Aristotle's Use Of Ethos Pathos Logos

Over the past four weeks we have examined spoken discourse through speeches, and analyzed advertisements. Howbeit, it 's time to dig into written discourse; essays are a form of written discourse. How so? An essay allows the writer to use logic in order to express their thoughts, show the writer 's understanding. To a greater extent it 's a great way for the writer to argue their point by providing sufficient evidence by using Aristotle 's three rhetorical appeals logos, pathos, ethos. Essays are written to do one of the following. Firstly, inform the audience the purpose of this is to provide information on a particular subject matter. Second, to explain something to the audience, thirdly essays can be used to entertain the reader. Lastly, the purpose of essays are to persuade …show more content…
While listening to gangsta rap I feel a range of emotions, it appeals to me. It is worth noting that I am African American, therefore I know based on experience(ethos) that gangsta rap doesn 't represent me. Music is a form of entertainment, and I viewed gangsta rap as just that. I 've never believe it was representative of me or my culture. Yes, as stated in the essay most of the major stars that happened to be a part of the gangsta rap scene are African American. However, I am not violent, materialistic, nor does "gangsta" speak for me or African Americans as a whole. If anyone believes otherwise, like Brummett brilliantly said it 's a form of racism. People do indeed think that it 's ok to stereotype, disrespect or generalize African Americans based on rap music. Yes, that 's including those who may be non-black and listen to rap themselves. No, my assumption about gangsta rap have not changed the essay only supported how I felt originally, and let 's me know that I am not alone in my "assumption." The chapter in general was refreshing and restore my faith in