Overview
In a minimum of two paragraphs that have a minimum of four sentences each, report on an argument that you were in where something was at stake.
Paragraph 1: Describe the place where the argument took place and who was involved.
- Tell what was at stake.
- What did you say? What point were you trying to make?
- What did the other person say? What point were they trying to make?
Paragraph 2: Reflect on this argument and answer the following questions.
- How did you establish your authority (ethos)?
- Did you appeal to their emotions (pathos)?
- Did you appeal to reason (logos)?
- Do you recall any fallacies that either you or the other person used?
- What strategy was most effective for you in the argument?
- What strategy was most effective for the other person?
- What was the outcome?