Today we discussed the effectiveness of using syllogism and enthymeme in persuasive writing. Remember that an author or speaker's use of syllogism will not generally be as obvious as listing the major premise, minor premise and conclusion in a neatly packaged list for you. Rather, the author or speaker will develop their point by weaving syllogism throughout the article or speech. Enthymeme, on the other hand is generally stated in one sentence and requires the audience to infer the major premise.
Today's reading from the Norton Reader:
"We Do Abortions Here: A Nurse's Story"
This is one of the most powerfully written essays in the Norton Reader. Did you notice how subtly she weaved her argument throughout the piece?
1. TAP the essay
2. Identify, define and analyze five rhetorical strategies from the essay (do not use appeals for this portion of the assignment).
3.Create three appeals citing information from the text: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Remember: You must use points from the essay to support your appeals.
4. Pick a side of the abortion issue and create a syllogism for your point of view. Then, using the point of view from the other side, create an enthymeme.
Homework: Remember you have the final section of work from The Glass Castle AND a Friday Reading due Friday.
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