english extempore essay

Classical Rhetoric

a combination of persuasive language and argument to persuade an audience.

Ethos

appeals to the writers character

good will

attending church - "I was now & then prevail'd to do so, once for five days successively." dedication of book - "for my son & prosperity."

intelligence

changes language - "a number of friends" sincerity over honesty - "use no hurtful deceit"

pathos

uses feelings and emotions to persuade an audience

Syllagism

"All humans are mortal, Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."

ethymeme

"Because Socrates is human, he is mortal."

Logos

logical appeal to the mind

What are the three appeals?

logos, ethos, pathos

Virtuousness

self improvement - "Bold & Arguous" honesty about faults - "I was surprised to find myself fuller of faults than I had thought."