Credibility

“The tragedy of Julius Caesar” Brutus has just killed the romans leader Caesar and Brutus is trying to convince the commoners that killing Caesar was just. In the play Brutus and Antony both have speeches that are similar and different in Ethos (credibility) , Logos (logic) ,and Pathos (appeal to emotion). The speeches in many ways are the same in the way of Ethos. Brutus showed ethos by addressing the commoners as “Romans, countrymen, and lovers” ( III.ii.13-14 ) to show that the…

Women have to work twice as hard to be considered on the same level as a man. Luckily for Meryl Streep, cited by the media as “The best actress of her generation” and multiple Golden Globe winner, this is not so difficult if one is willing to uphold the motivation and will to do so. Streep explains in her 2010 Barnard Commencement Speech that for hundreds of years men have been ranked superior to women, but things are changing now and in this generation man are adapting. Streep begins buliding…

Throughout our readings we have seen the lessons in young adult literature be given to an alternative character rather than through the main character. One of these examples being from Anderson’s Speak. In her book the main character’s lesson on expressing yourself are told through two particular individuals: Mr. Freeman and David Petrakis. For Mr. Freeman the lesson is told to her when she asks how to express emotion through art. He responds with telling her to “think about love, or hate, or…

personal testimonies, which improved her credibility and allowed her character to be relatable and trustworthy. For example, on the topic of gun legislation, Clinton had related to the masses by conveying her understanding of those who wish to maintain their gun rights. After establishing this trust with the crowd, she had proceeded to refer to the events concerning gun violence as well as the amount of lives destroyed. This had further proved her credibility as well as the depth of concern for…

I have always been interested in electronics and technology in general. Growing up, whenever somebody in my family bought a new gadget or a computer, they would ask me to set it up for them. Although, I had no greater knowledge of those devices then my family members, it was mostly me who configured those gizmos. Looking back, it seems like everyone in my family assumed that I knew everything about technology, and most of the time I made it work. However, to tell the truth, pretty much all the…

her school was honoring Native Americans was rude and offensive in her view.She begins building her credibility by starting with personal facts, reputable sources and a little bit of logical information, citing convincing information, and emotional appeal; however toward the second paragraph to the end of the article her attempts to appeal the reader 's’ emotions and personal view lowers her credibility and ultimately, her argument. In her article she first set the stage by describing how…

Comfort, as the interviewer, was blessed with the unique opportunity of causing the interviewees to argue and give credibility to their responses and opinions. In that way, Comfort was not on the defense but on the offense. So, the answers given to each question were building the credibility of the audience members. If it was not truly credible, the answers would fall on themselves and Comfort would have a way to show them truth. Comfort also uses ethos;…

Advertising - (Nike) Advertising starts in 1704 in America, and it was in newspaper (Lauren Drelloct). After that it still expanding until now, and it starts playing a big role in our daily life. Some people love it, and some thinks ads are exploiting them. Does the ads affects people? They says strong evaluation can affect in your choices, and changes your mind (Andrew Sneddon). As a result, companies uses strong evaluation in their ads to change your choices. Nike is one of the biggest…

In the 2014 article, “Why Scientists Should Embrace the Liberal Arts,” former Cornell president, David J. Skorton, argues that scientists need to find a better way to communicate their knowledge with the public. Skorton mentions that the general public often has a difficult time believing what scientists try to tell them because they cannot comprehend their jargon. He believes this is happening because scientists lack the skills and education needed to effectively communicate their ideas to the…

environment” as an umbrella term. He implores his audience to look at definitive facts before coming to a conclusion. His conversational tone allows for a relaxed read and a personal feel, appealing to pathos. His few concrete facts add to his credibility and serve as an example of what he is asking of his audience, to look at definitive facts before reaching his conclusion. However, McKitrick is drawing his conclusion that the environment is not as bad as the discourse surrounding it makes it…