Your Persuasive Speech Topic / “Ethos, Pathos and Logos”
Objective: Following your review and completion of the material in this module, state what you have chosen for your speech topic at the top of the page and write an essay responding to the prompts below.
Purpose: To submit your speech topic and demonstrate your understanding of the terminology, “Ethos, Pathos and Logos”, their definitions and usages as related to Public Speaking.
Takeaway: By gaining a complete understanding of “Ethos, Pathos and Logos”, you will well-prepared to develop and build a structurally solid Persuasive Speech. All three elements must be utilized in your Persuasive Speech Presentation.
Assignment; Persuasive Speech Topic / “Ethos, Pathos and Logos”; Refer to this week’s readings, videos, discussions and lectures to complete the prompts below
Instructions;
Make sure your speech topic is stated at the top of the page.
Review and respond to the prompts below to write your essay (refer to the examples given):
What is Ethos Pathos and Logos and its usage/s; each individually and overall? Define each term.
Give an example of how a speaker can use each one in their presentations; Ethos, Pathos and Logos.
What are some ways you can apply this to your own Persuasive Speech Presentation?
List (1) example of each; with respect to your speech topic.
For Example: If my topic is: Donating Blood
-Ethos: You had internship at a hospital.
-Pathos: Newborn babies requiring blood transfusions.
-Logos: Establish shortage of blood in birthing facilities with statistics.
