Question

video: chimamanda adichie - the danger of a single story
objective
you will annotate the speechs transcript to identify and explain the three classic rhetorical appeals:

• ethos - credibility or character of the speaker
• pathos - emotional appeals to the audience
• logos - logical reasoning and evidence

part 1 - directions

1. read the entire transcript, and the of the speech once without marking anything.
2. on a second read, highlight at least 5 different passages (about 2 - 4 lines each) that demonstrate a rhetorical appeal

• at least one example of each: ethos, pathos, and logos

1. in the margins or in comment boxes, write three notes for each passage

• strategy: ethos / pathos / logos (or a mix - explain)
• evidence: words, phrases, or examples that reveal the strategy
• effect: why this strategy is persuasive. how might different audiences respond?

Explanation:

This task involves analyzing a speech transcript for rhetorical appeals. Ethos, pathos, and logos are key concepts in rhetoric. The steps guide one to read the text, identify passages with these appeals, and then analyze the strategy, evidence, and effect of each.

Answer:

The task requires annotating a speech transcript to identify and explain ethos (speaker's credibility), pathos (emotional appeals), and logos (logical reasoning) by highlighting passages and writing notes on strategy, evidence, and effect.