The Persuasive Trio

Worksheet Description

This thought-provoking activity invites students to explore the power of rhetoric by responding to the argumentative writing prompt, “Should a college education be free?” Students will have the opportunity to employ a combination of ethos, pathos, and logos in their response, demonstrating their understanding of these persuasive techniques.

In their written response, students will strategically incorporate ethos to establish credibility and authority on the topic, pathos to evoke emotions and connect with the reader’s values and beliefs, and logos to provide logical reasoning and evidence to support their stance. To ensure clarity and analysis, students will indicate in the margin which rhetorical device they are using at each point in their response.

This exercise encourages students to think critically, engage in persuasive writing, and master the art of rhetoric. By blending ethos, pathos, and logos, students will enhance their ability to craft compelling arguments and effectively persuade their audience.