Analyze the rhetorical modes used to persuade the watcher and explain how and why these are effective (or ineffective). You should examine the use of logos, pathos, and ethos. You will be able to find the full video of some of these on YouTube, a few in our library, and almost all on Netflix Instant Streaming. Many of these can also be found by simply by googling the title and the words watch free. For instance, google Supersize Me free and the first result will allow you to watch the film for free.
Essay Length: 2.5 pages, not including the Works Cited page.
Citations: Just refer to the documentary in the paper and do not include in-text citationsjust use your own words. Cite the documentary on the works cited page. Follow MLA formatsee Moodle page.
Directions: Identify the films argument and determine how well it makes this argument using ethos, logos, and pathos. State this in the thesis statement. Then, discuss ethos, logos, and pathos in separate paragraphs. Your essay should have an introductory paragraph ending with the thesis), body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Note: This assignment is not to just write a film review. The assignment is to evaluate the argument using ethos, logos, and pathos. If your paper does not follow the directions, you will not be eligible to receive a passing grade. See the detailed instructions in document “Prompt for Analyzing Rhetoric,” Week 3.
