Question
Write an original, persuasive paragraph on the topic of your choice. You can persuade your audience about anything that interests you--advocating for a cause, sharing a personal opinion, or convincing your reader to take action.
In your paragraph, make sure to use the following rhetorical elements:
Ethos: Establish your credibility or trustworthiness on the subject.
Pathos: Appeal to the emotions of your reader.
Logos: Include logical reasoning or facts to support your argument.
Parallelism: Use parallel structure to emphasize key points (and demonstrate proper grammar).
Tone: Establish the attitude of your paragraph (how you feel about the subject matter)
Mood: Evoke a certain feeling in the reader (e.g., sadness, joy, sympathy, etc.).
Diction: Choose words that have strong connotations to influence your reader’s opinion.
3. After writing your paragraph, label at least one example of:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Parallelism
Words that contribute to tone and mood.
Words where you use diction to create a specific effect or connotation.
Note: You can use whatever labeling system you want, as long as it’s clear to the reader (me!)
4. Write a brief explanation (3-4 sentences) below your paragraph that reflects on:
How you used ethos, pathos, and logos.
Why you chose the tone and mood that you did
How your word choice (diction) supports your overall message.
In your paragraph, make sure to use the following rhetorical elements:
Ethos: Establish your credibility or trustworthiness on the subject.
Pathos: Appeal to the emotions of your reader.
Logos: Include logical reasoning or facts to support your argument.
Parallelism: Use parallel structure to emphasize key points (and demonstrate proper grammar).
Tone: Establish the attitude of your paragraph (how you feel about the subject matter)
Mood: Evoke a certain feeling in the reader (e.g., sadness, joy, sympathy, etc.).
Diction: Choose words that have strong connotations to influence your reader’s opinion.
3. After writing your paragraph, label at least one example of:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Parallelism
Words that contribute to tone and mood.
Words where you use diction to create a specific effect or connotation.
Note: You can use whatever labeling system you want, as long as it’s clear to the reader (me!)
4. Write a brief explanation (3-4 sentences) below your paragraph that reflects on:
How you used ethos, pathos, and logos.
Why you chose the tone and mood that you did
How your word choice (diction) supports your overall message.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
We stand at a critical juncture in our society, where the powerful embrace of technology can either bridge gaps or widen chasms in our communities. As someone who has actively engaged in educational reforms and technology integration, I firmly believe that investing in universal access to high-speed internet is not merely a luxury; it is a necessity. Consider this: nearly one in four rural Americans lack adequate access to broadband, limiting their educational and economic potential while isolating them from vital resources and opportunities. This digital divide leaves disadvantaged students without means to complete assignments, job seekers without access to openings, and families without adequate healthcare information—threatening the very fabric of our democracy. We must take action now, advocate for funding now, and ensure equitable access for all—because in a world where knowledge is power, silence is not an option. (Ethos: "someone who has actively engaged in educational reforms,” Pathos: “the very fabric of our democracy,” Logos: “nearly one in four rural Americans lack adequate access to broadband,” Parallelism: “advocate for funding now, and ensure equitable access for all,” Tone: urgent and assertive, Mood: a sense of desperation and hope, Diction: "luxury," "necessity," "isolate," "advocate,” which conveys urgency and importance.)
In this paragraph, I used ethos to establish my credibility in the field of educational reform to enhance trust. Pathos appeals to the reader's emotions, evoking feelings of urgency and concern about the digital divide's impact. Logos is evident in the factual statistic about rural broadband access, providing a rational basis for the argument. I chose a tone of urgency and a hopeful mood to inspire action, creating a sense of urgency around an issue that affects many. My diction was chosen carefully to inspire urgency and significance, using words with strong connotations to reinforce the critical need for action in bridging the digital divide.
In this paragraph, I used ethos to establish my credibility in the field of educational reform to enhance trust. Pathos appeals to the reader's emotions, evoking feelings of urgency and concern about the digital divide's impact. Logos is evident in the factual statistic about rural broadband access, providing a rational basis for the argument. I chose a tone of urgency and a hopeful mood to inspire action, creating a sense of urgency around an issue that affects many. My diction was chosen carefully to inspire urgency and significance, using words with strong connotations to reinforce the critical need for action in bridging the digital divide.