Seeing Logic

Worksheet Description

The “Logos” Rhetorical Analysis worksheet is centered on understanding and identifying the use of logos in a text. Logos, derived from Greek, relates to logic and reasoning in rhetoric. The worksheet instructs students to analyze a provided text, extract quotations, and then elucidate why these excerpts exemplify logos. This involves recognizing how an author uses logic, data, facts, statistics, and rational arguments to persuade or inform the audience.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to discern and evaluate the logical appeals in argumentative writing or speech. It guides them to acknowledge how logos is employed to construct a persuasive argument through the use of evidence and rationality. By asking students to find specific examples and explain their reasoning, the worksheet helps students practice critical thinking and deepen their analytical skills regarding the persuasive use of logic in rhetoric. This is an essential skill for academic writing, where logical argumentation is often the cornerstone of effective persuasion.