Rhetoric in Atticus* Closing Argument
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Rhetoric in Atticus’
Closing Argument
Chapter 20 To Kill a Mockingbird
What is rhetoric?
Hint: What is the purpose
of a rhetorical question?
How many times have I
told you not to do that?
The art or study of using
language effectively and
persuasively
Rhetoric
Appeal
of ETHOS
Appeal
of PATHOS
Appeal
of LOGOS
Types of Rhetorical Appeal
Ethos - Credibility
A way of convincing an audience
based on the character of the
writer/speaker
It says in effect: “I’m a great guy so you
should believe what I’m telling you.”
Example: I am a husband, a father, and a
taxpayer. I’ve served faithfully for 20
years on the school board. I deserve your
vote for city council.
Ethos
Pathos – Emotions
A way of convincing an audience based on
appealing to their emotions
Such an appeal attempts to persuade by stirring
up the emotions of the audience and attempts to
create any number of emotions, including: fear,
sadness, contentment, joy, and pride.
Example: “Feed the Children” television
commercials use pathetic appeal by showcasing
images of deprived, starving children in order to
get you to contribute monetary donations.
Pathos
Logos - Logic
A way of convincing an audience
based on the use of reasoning, facts,
and statistics
Example: A Chevrolet advertisement
that provides performance data on the
vehicle being marketed is making a
logical appeal.
Logos
We will watch 2 short Pedigree Commercial
First time, you will just watch
Second time, you will write the rhetorical
appeals and how they were use
◦ Ex: Ethos – The veterinarian is a credible
source to recommend Pedigree dog food
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH3pA
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As
you reread Atticus’ closing
argument (pgs. 271-275)
◦ Identify the rhetorical appeals being
used and how they are used
◦ Example: “The state has not produced
one iota of medical evidence to the
effect that the crime Tom Robinson is
charged with ever took place” (Lee 271).
◦ -Logos – No factual evidence to convict
Tom Robinson
Rhetorical Appeal is Atticus’ Closing Argument