Several examples came to mind as I read the chapters this week. Watching major league sporting events on TV can result in being exposed to arguments in the form of commercials. The companies that advertise during games go to the top marketing firms in the country in an attempt to persuade us to buy their products. Many of these commercials appeal to our emotions (Pathos). Political commercials obviously attempt to convince us of the high moral character of particular candidates (Ethos). Some of us are good at using these appeals when we argue a conviction or attempt to persuade someone else to believe as we do. Much of what we have learned and practiced so far in this class will help us make our case in the final researched argument we present. The entire rhetorical situation we have identified should help us outline our facts, motivations, audience, and conclusions.
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