To help us think about what makes for a persuasive and effective argument, we explored 6 strategies along with sentence stems that can help us begin to write our supporting paragraphs to defend and explain our thesis. Many of these are connected with each other and they have become the lens in which we read and analyze other famous speeches. Here they are explained:
Kairos (Greek for opportunity) - Try and convince your audience the issue is so important that they must act NOW!
Research - Using reliable research can help your argument be convincing.
Ethos (Greek for "character") - If people believe and trust in you, you're more likely to persuade them.
Pathos (Greek for "suffering" or "experience") - Getting people to feel happy, sad, or angry can help your argument.
Big Names - Important people or experts can make your argument seem more convincing.
Logos (Greek for "word") - Facts, numbers, and information can be very convincing!
Kairos (Greek for opportunity) - Try and convince your audience the issue is so important that they must act NOW!
Research - Using reliable research can help your argument be convincing.
Ethos (Greek for "character") - If people believe and trust in you, you're more likely to persuade them.
Pathos (Greek for "suffering" or "experience") - Getting people to feel happy, sad, or angry can help your argument.
Big Names - Important people or experts can make your argument seem more convincing.
Logos (Greek for "word") - Facts, numbers, and information can be very convincing!