Martin Luther King Rhetorical Analysis

Martin Luther King does a phenomenal job in persuading his audience with his "I have a dream" speech. Not only with his use of ethos pathos and logos, but with the tone of his voice, and the delivery of his message.

Martin Luther king uses ethos by stating facts that were happening in that time. He states things along the lines of  '100 years later, and the negro is still not free.' Also when he says, "1963 is not an end, it is a beginning, and those who hope that the negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual." This quote is saying that there needs to be a change and this isn't just something that will blow over, this is an issue that will call for much attention to be put into affect. Martin also is someone who is a sufferer in the subject that he is talking about, which gives him great credibility because he is a victim in the topic, not just someone talking about it.

Martin uses pathos when he says, "We cannot be satisfied as long as the negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one." The term "we" already implies that Martin is speaking from the heart. He is not just on stage saying a bunch of words that don't mean anything to him, he is tapping into his emptions and speaking the truth.

There is a great deal of logos in the speech, but it doesn't necessarily come from stating facts. Again, Martin is a victim in the subject he is talking about, which makes him a reliable source of information. Martin talks about how negro's don't get treated fairly from the police and how they are told that their vote doesn't matter. These were real live issues that were going on in that time and that is where the logic comes from in the speech, from Martins very own personal experience.

The delivery of Martin's speech was another huge factor to his persuasive ability. Martin took many pauses in his speech. Not because he didn't know what to say next, but because it wanted to let his audience to actually understand what he was saying, and he wanted to give them a chance to ponder on what he just said. Martin also had a great speaking voice that made you want to keep listening. The way he dragged out certain words, and the way he got louder and quieter depending on how well he wanted you to understand what he was saying was a genius move.

Comma usage packet

Ex1:

1. Yoda,
2. Wars, Unknown.
3. television, films, read,
4. Leia, Avenue, Seattle,
5. C
6. Said, up, emissary,
7. except,
8. Kenobi, Vegetarian, energetic, fact, 88,
9. questions,
10. engineering,
11. Vaporators,
12. week, soon, weapon, source,
13. academy,
14. Skywalker, old, curious,
15. theater, you,

Ex 2:

1. C
2. Oil, water,
3. attractive,
4. meanings,
5. completed,
6. C
7. C
8. clothes, shoes,
9. blue,
10. ordeal,
11. novels, believe,
12. 7, 1941,
13. enough,
14. 8, Street, Massachusetts,
15. replied,
16. grooming,
17. captivity,
18. C
19. Vests, popular,
20. goddess, bodies,

Ex 3:

1. are, think,
2. Celene, feels,
3. musicals,
4. Jun, Spangler, dog,
5. Milpitas, California, Dubuque,
6. Moon, County, California,
7. organize, write,
8. pier, starfish, clam,
9. yes,
10. therefore,

Ex 4:
Paragraph 1: Tonight, coach, Jones, stated, best, time, left, loudly;
Dean, captain, said, it, then, ball; then, surprise,

Paragraph 2: Texas, cream, cousin, creamiest, swirl, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Houston, Avenue,

Review Questions page 527

1) The assumptions that Schlosser makes about his readers and his sympathies is that, his readers are parents or grandparents of small children. The quotes that make me believe this is the required audience is, "Today children are being targeted by phone companies, oil companies, and automobile companies, as well as clothing stores restaurant chains." This quote introduces the purpose of the essay as well as state an interesting fact for the reader. Another quote that targets his audience is, "The bulk of the advertising directed at children today has an immediate goal." This quote explains how advertising is directed more towards children other than anyone else. The benefits and risks of targeting an audience this way is, it is a good way to capture your readers attention. The risks of targeting an audience this way is, you may lose your audience without any credibility or use of pathos.

2) I find Schlosser's use of sources very persuasive. the sources he uses that seem most persuasive is the study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the research that Eric did. It is persuasive because it comes from a professional journal, and the author took the time to actually do some real research on the topic. The sources that are least persuasive is, Rod Taylor from a Brandweek columnist. This resource comes from a single persons opinion, and it does not seem like a professional opinion. He addresses counterarguments and anticipates antagonist readers when he states, " Many studies have found that young children often could not tell the difference between television programming and television advertising." This quote shows that tv is just tv to kids and they aren't even aware that they are being targeted.

Ethos Pathos and Logos in "Kid Kustomers"

The author uses Ethos when he says, "In May of 1966, the Walt Disney Company signed a ten-year global marketing agreement with the McDonald's corporation." the facts that he uses throughout the essay are facts that seem like he really cares about the subject he is talking about, and his writing makes him seem like an overall trustworthy person.

Pathos is showed in the paper when Eric Schlosser writes, "The major toy crazes of recent years- including Pokémon card, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Tamogotchis- have been abetted by fast food promotions." This quote appeals to the audiences emotions because it brings back memories for the readers who are reading this article now.

Lastly, the author shows Logos when he states, "Studies suggest that until the age of six, roughly 80 percent of children's dreams are about animals." The author shows that he did his research and states facts that are relevant to what he is talking about in his paper.

Exercises 28.5,6, and 7

Exercise 28.5
1) correct
2) Which use organic farming techniques
3) correct
4) correct
5) Volunteers willing to work in the garden every week are essential as well.
6) correct
7) correct
8) or "veggie wagons"
9) although they may make two deliveries during peak harvest time
10) planted during the academic year

Exercise 28.6
1) American colonists first imported pasta from the English, who discovered it as tourists in Italy.
2) The English, returning from their grand tours of Italy, were called macaroni's because if their fancy airs.
3) a hairstyle, with elaborate curls, was also called macaroni.
4) The song "Yankee Doodle" refers to this hairdo, when Yankee Doodle "stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
5) The song, a creation of the English, was actually intended to poke fun at unrefined American colonists.

Exercise 28.7
1) Prices having risen rapidly, the government debated a price freeze.
2) A price freeze, unlike the rise in interest rates, seemed a sure solution.
3) The President would have to persuade business to accept a price freeze, his methods depending on their resistance.
4) No doubt the President, his advisors having urged it, would first try a patriotic appeal.
5) The President, not his advisers, insisted on negotiations with businesses.

Commercial assignment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2FU5oa1r54

This commercial appeals to ethos by identifying a problem that people agree with. They start by saying that we are "imperfect humans in an imperfect world." This quote is a quote that many people can understand. In the actual commercial, they have people going through some situations that may seem extreme, but they are still things that could actually happen to the average person. For the most part, people can agree that things happen un-expectantly, and they would be happy to know that there is an insurance that could cover these unexpected problems.

This commercial also appeals to pathos by appealing to the audiences emotions. Again, the commercial states that things happen un-expectantly, and that we as humans have to make sure we take control of the situation. The examples used in the commercial are things that many people can relate to. They understand the pain, anger, and heartache that's expressed in the commercials clips because it's things that could happen in the real world.

This commercial didn't have any use of logos. It is difficult to include all three rhetorical appeals in one argument, especially when it comes to commercials. This commercial had zero use of facts. There was no evidence that their specific insurance was better than any other insurance. Also, they never stated what their argument was about, they just wanted to inform you that they are a good insurance company for being able to have a basic understanding of everyday life.

Summary of Ethos Pathos and Logos

Ethos: When appealing to Ethos, there are three strategies to use to include it in your writing. First, you want to establish that you have good judgment. In other words, you want to identify a problem that readers agree with. Next, you want to convey to readers that you are knowledgeable. Do some research on the subject you are talking about. If you know what you are talking about, you will already sound knowledgeable. Finally, you need to show that you understand the complexity of a given issue. In other words, know that any issue can be understood in more than just one way. These strategies should help when you are trying to include ethos in a specific paper.

Pathos: Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that appeals to emotions. When appealing to pathos you want to show that you know what your readers value, use illustrations and examples that appeal to the readers emotions, and consider how your tone may affect your audience. First, show that you know your readers value. Find a common ground for your audience. share your values, and then think about what your audience thinks. Next, use illustrations and examples that appeal to readers emotions. Find examples that impact your readers best. Lastly, consider how your tone may affect your audience. For example, if a subject is clear to you, don't expect it to be clear to others. Try to refrain from using words like 'obviously,' or something to put off your readers.

Logos: The final rhetorical appeal is logos. When using logos you will again  need to follow three different strategies. You need to state the premises of your argument, use credible evidence, and demonstrate that the conclusion follows from the premises. When stating the premises of your argument, you are basically trying to persuade your reader to agree with your argument. You also want to use credible evidence. In other words, make sure your evidence is convincing, and you are using actual facts. The last step to appealing to logos is to demonstrate that the conclusion follows from the premises. Make sure you use the right words, and that your evidence matches the overall argument of your paper. Following these steps is a sure way to ensure the use of logos in your papers.

Thesis exercise number 2

Exercise 1

1) NT

2) NT

3) T

4) NT

5) T

6) NT

7) NT

8) T

9) NT

10) T

Exercise 2

1)G

2) G

3) G

4) NG

5) NG

6) NG

7) G

8) G

9) NG

10) NG

Exercise 3

4) The human body has an easier time functioning when it's hungry rather than when it's thirsty. 

5) Playing basketball is a great way to stay healthy, and stay in shape.

6) Jogging is a healthy activity that can guarantee a longer life span.

9) Government agencies often make foolish decisions when it comes to jobs and natural beauty.

10) Melville deserves an award for his great performance in Moby Dick 

Writing thesis statements exercise

Exercise 1
1)A
2)A
3)F
4)F
5)A
6)F
7)A
8)F
9)A
10)F

Exercise 2
1)Basketball is a better sport than football.
2)Hip hop and R&B is the best type of music.
3) School is not as important as people make it seem.

Exercise 3 
1) Distance education is the best way to learn.
2) You can tell a lot about a person by the way their voice sounds.
3)Every job deserves to have paid vacation time.
4) If you aren't cheating, you aren't trying.
5) If you volunteer for anything at all, you can get into great schools.
6)Reality shows teach people real life lessons.
7)There is no relationship stronger than an father and his son(s).
8) College newspapers only teach college students about the new gossip.
9) A strong family bond starts with eating together.
10) The way correction officers treat inmates is unfair.
Exercise 4 
Thesis: College is not as important as people make them seem.
Supporting arguments:

1. Many people who never went to college are still successful. 
2. Teachers aren't even teaching students what they need to know. 
3. Thousands of people who have graduated from college are unemployed and broke. 

Thesis:  A person's looks is the most important thing about them. 

Supporting arguments:  

1. You can show them around to make others jealous.
2. Attractive people give you good looking children.
3. They make you look better as a person. 

 

Exercise 5
1) Gamblers do a lot of damage to the game.
2) It has many community colleges that enhance local economies.
Exercise 6
1) When it comes to baseball, cheating is a big deal for people on on and off the field.
2)There are many different positive reasons to live in Kansas. 

Chapter five summary

From Formulating to Developing a Thesis

A thesis is a sentence that states what a paper is about, and is usually located at the end of an introductory paragraph as the last sentence. It often answers a question or proposes an argument for the reader. Chapter five in "Inquiry to academic writing" explains how to write a proper academic thesis. though there are plenty of steps to creating a proper thesis, I will only go into depth on the most important ones. which are: 1) establish that the issue you are talking about is current and relevant. 2)Briefly present what others have said. 3)explain what you see as a problem, and 4) state your thesis.  

First, you want to make sure you are establishing that the issue you are talking about is current and relevant. By making sure the issue you are writing about is current and relevant, you are trying to appeal to your audience. Think of a problem going on in the world that applies to the majority of people. Your claim can then be something that most people could agree with and keep them interested in whatever you are writing about.

Second, you want to include things that people who disagree with you would say. Usually this type of thesis would be used when you are stating an argument. For example, if your thesis states something along the lines of "boxing is a great sport to relieve stress," you want to make sure you include what people who disagree with you would say. instead of only talking about the positives you see in boxing, say something like "most people would say 'boxing only causes violence,' but it actually has been proven to relax those who are overwhelmed." By adding negative comments about your topic into your thesis, and then explaining how they are wrong, you will have a better chance of persuading a reader who didn't originally agree with you.

Next, explain what you see as the problem. In other words, let the reader know exactly what your argument is about. If you have an essay talking about how the food in the school cafeteria is gross, let it be known in your thesis what you want to do to change it, or even state how exactly it affects the students.

Finally, Be sure to state your thesis. page 109 in "Inquiry to Academic Writing" states, "An effective thesis statement helps readers see the reasoning behind the authors claim; it also signals what readers should look for in the remainder of the essay." In other words, whatever your paper is about, be sure to include the topic in your thesis clearly. If you are answering a question in the majority of your essay, then you need to be sure you asked a question in your thesis. This will eliminate confusion for the reader.

Although there are more tips and steps to creating a great academic thesis statement, the most important ones to identify are: making sure what you are talking about is current and relevant, have a counter argument for your readers explain what you see as a problems, and to state your thesis. following these guidelines will improve not only you thesis statements, but your overall writing; Knowing that your body paragraphs should always tie back into your thesis, it should make writing easier.