Consumer Engagement and Brands 1 Consumer Engagement with Self-Expressive brands: Brand love and Word of Mouth (WOM) Abstract Self-expression in brands nowadays is being understood as the capability of the brand to allow the customer to alter it as per his own identity The following study strives to understand consumer engagement with self-expressive brands leading […]
Hoop Dreams Many authors/film makers realize that sometimes, in order to make a point, an idea is best conveyed through a stirring of the audience’s pathos, or feelings. An audience whose emotions have been affected is more likely to remember a message and take it into consideration. Hoop Dreams, a documentary by Steve James, is […]
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Get startedUsage of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in An American Slave How can ethos, pathos, and logos change a human’s perspective on an important event? The right balance of ethos, pathos, and logos would lead to a heartwarming story of any kind; an example would be Fredrick Douglass’ An American Slave. Douglass’ autobiography has shown a […]
John F. Kennedy once said, “I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party’s candidate for President, who happens also to be a Catholic. ” In this single sentence, he uses a method of Aristotle’s persuasive speech making. One of the greatest examples of using rhetorical strategies is indeed John F. […]
American citizens are familiar with the words The Second Amendment, and speak about it with strong feelings. Gun control and gun rights has become more of a controversial issue since the recent increase in mass shootings, deaths, and injuries. In ‘Repeal the Second Amendment’, Ron Elving argues that although many American citizens want more gun […]
In Oprah Winfrey’s eulogy to Rosa Parks and Brutus’s funeral speech to Caesar, the stylistic differences are evident. Though both speakers attempt to captivate their audiences with compelling speeches, Oprah Winfrey’s compassionate personality and ability to use rhetoric devices effectively prove her speech to have a greater impact on the audience than Brutus’s. When used […]
Malcolm X was civil rights activist, born in Omaha Nebraska in 1925. He wrote many essays to inform citizens in the United States of the struggles and difficulties that African Americans face while simply attempting to get an education. He also wanted to persuade African Americans to take action in the civil rights movement. In […]
In the eyes of many, there are no better examples of two people standing on the opposite side of a spectrum of any sort than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X are both very important , most historical figures in the history of America, and the […]
The Declaration of Independence uses rhetorical devices, such as logos, pathos, and ethos, to justify and define the American people as an entirely separate populace. The precise language paved the way for the freedoms that Americans enjoy today. Thomas Jefferson appeals to the audience’s sense of reason through his use of logos. He presents a […]
John F. Kennedy was a phenomenal speaker. He knew how to use his words to rally support from his audience. Therefore, he was not an inspirational leader and through his words he was able to move his audience. President Kennedy was able to reach out to his audience by addressing their emotions and their beliefs. […]
John F. Kennedy, who was the 35th President of the United States of America, had achieved many accomplishments throughout his presidential career. Many people had no faith in John F. Kennedy especially those in the South because they did not support his idea of the Civil Rights bill and his thoughts on how to handle […]
Dr. Martin Luther King once said on a speech, I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. Love […]
In Martin Luther King Jr.r’s, Letter from Birmingham Jail, there is an abundant use of pathos through figurative language such as imagery and metaphors. Dr. King uses these rhetorical devices in order to counter the argument that his actions are untimely by appealing to the emotions of the clergymen. To begin the third conclusion, Dr. […]
Antigone is a play that demonstrates a variety of emotions throughout the play. The story starts off with the protagonist, Antigone, battling to give her brother, Polyneices a proper burial. The antagonist, Creon, who can also be referred to as Antigoner’s uncle, and the ruler of Thebes, issued a royal edict banning for the burial […]
A difficult part about becoming accustomed to another way of life when moving to a different country also includes learning the language of the country. Also how well you learn it and how you speak it. In Mother Tongue the author uses the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos persuasion methods to pull the reader into her […]
Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address and Emily Dickinson’s poem Success Is Counted Sweetest both encounter the Civil War through the use of rhetorical writing. These two artifacts consist of the four resources of language which include: argument, appeal, arrangement, and artistic devices. In order to advertise this message Lincoln approaches his audience through the means […]
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared, Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that “all men are created equal.” Lincoln’s words tug at the heartstrings of his audience by referencing the many years of perseverance poured into the […]
“On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner, ethos is used the most towards persuading that dumpster diving is “A sound and honorable niche.” In Eighner writing it is clear to assume that scavenging is no walk in the park. Eighner believes there is a code of honor towards respecting other scavengers, including helping each other. Despite […]
Does using persuasive appeals in your writing help convey a message? In “On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner, he discusses his life and experience as being homeless along with his dog. Eighner reflects on his life as a scavenger and examines what people in today society consider trash. His message is to value your belongings […]
There are things in life one simply cannot control. The outer things like the face, the voice, the body type, and the inner things like testosterone, muscle strength, and overall personality. However, in Oliver Sacks’ The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat the uncontrollable quality is disease. Life-changing, neurological diseases which affect the […]
In light of the local law enforcement’s recent need to crack down on violations committed by junior drivers and with the clear misunderstanding of the risks of young drivers shown in the letter from a parent your paper recently published I strongly encourage you to reprint Anna Quindlen’s essay “Driving to the Funeral.” Quindlen’s essay, […]
