Classical Argument Aristotle

What is a Rogerian Argument?

• Arguing to win the fight

• Arguing to lose the fight

• Arguing to find a common ground between the parties fighting

• Not arguing because arguing is bad and leads to fighting

Aristotle's 3 types of arguments are ethos, pathos and logos. What is ethos?

• Logically presenting your argument

• Emotionally presenting your argument

• Using trust to present your argument

Aristotle's 3 types of arguments are ethos, pathos and logos. What is pathos?

• Logically presenting your argument

• Emotionally presenting your argument

• Using trust to present your argument

Aristotle's 3 types of arguments are ethos, pathos and logos. What is logos?

• Logically presenting your argument

• Emotionally presenting your argument

• Using trust to present your argument

Of Aristotle's three arguments, which one did he say works best?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Depends on the situation

Of Aristotle's three arguments, which one did he say was the most unpredictable/dangerous?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Depends on the situation

How can you create ethos in your paper?

• Only use reliable sources

• Use language that respects the subject and your reader

• Make sure you research the topic thoroughly

• All of the above

Why is pathos an unpredictable argument?

• Most people are logical thinkers

• Emotion makes people uncomfortable and can lead to offending them

• Credibility is a much better strategy

• People are very predictable. The question is flawed

Why can humor be a good thing in persuasion?

• It can't. You shouldn't joke about something serious.

• It shows people they are just being silly and this isn't worth fighting over

• It's hard to say no when you are laughing

• Nobody likes a serious person

There's absolutely nothing wrong with your side of the issue in an argument?

• True

• False