Monday, August 24, 2020

Logos, Ethos, Pathos in Essays—due September 3




How will you use logos, ethos, pathos in upcoming essays? How is every essay persuasive? Include 150+ words.

107 comments:

Anonymous said...

You need ethos, pathos, and logos in every essay you write. Ethos is helpful when you need support for what you are saying. If you are writing about how soda can be a cure for cancer, most people won't believe you; however, if you cite a world-renowned doctor agreeing with you on this claim, then it will be more credible. Pathos is a really good tool to use when engaging your audience. By tapping into the emotions of your readers they will be care a lot more about what is going on because they feel a connection. Logos is one that everyone can relate to and agree with. Facts are facts and there is no changing that. If you give concrete evidence of what you are claiming then there is no denying what you are saying. Every essay you are trying to persuade your readers into believing or supporting your writing. Using ethos, logos, and pathos will all help in achieving that goal.

Anonymous said...

I will use Logos, Pathos, and Ethos in my upcoming essays by making sure I am always trying to engage the readers. I will bring the reader in by giving them an emotional connection to the text, so they are more inclined to want to read more and more and allow them to feel more connected to the text. Then, I will explain to the reader why what I'm saying is ethical by writing about what is right in the minds of most humans although not all humans believe the same right and wrong. I will engage the reader with Logos by writing about things that make sense to the reader and thinks that they can picture happening so I can relate to their ideas more. I think that every essay is persuasive in the sense that everything you write is your idea and in every instance you want the reader to believe your text which is merely your ideas. This means that with all you write, have a purpose for what you are writing because it will have an effect on someone whether you know it or not.

Caden Flier said...

I will use logos in my essay to try and convince the person who reads it that it is logical to send me something back. I do this by telling them that if they would send me back something, I could spread their music, both of the people I am writing too are musicians, around the Midwest, as there are only like 4 other people here anyway. I will use pathos to connect the reader and myself through their music. I do this by telling them how their music makes me feel and how it has helped me get through some tough times in my life. Lastly, I will use ethos to make it ethical for them to respond. I will do this by implying that if they don't respond, they are going against what their music stands for, both of my letters are going to people that their music is very inspiring.
Every essay is persuasive because each one is trying to get the reader to agree to the writer, or even just to think that maybe they might have a point. If the essay is a thank you essay, it makes the reader know that they have made a difference. If the essay is an argumentive essay, it will either make the reader agree with them or it will make the reader realize that someone disagrees with them, even if they don't think the writer is completely nuts.

Matt Gusso said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in many different ways. I believe that pathos is one of the most influential. If you are truly writing about something that you enjoy your writing should be full of passion. Pathos is your way to emotionally sway the reader. Next, we have logos, logos is your logical reasoning behind your essay. If properly written your logos will make the reader feel obligated to donate. It should just make sense to the reader. Finally, we have ethos. I think ethos is best used as a tool to establish your authority on the topic being talked about. The audience may not know how educated you are on a certain topic. Ethos is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge on that subject. Every essay written should be persuasive in nature. This is the case because if you do really want what you are writing about you will be attempting to persuade the reader into giving you that.

Thad M said...

In my essay, I intend to use logos, pathos, and ethos to convey the message that I want to send. I will use pathos to make a personal connection to the reader, and use ethos to let the reader know that I know what I am about and that I understand the topic. I will use logos to let the reader know that it would be a smart thing to do to reply to me. Just about every essay is persuasive to some degree. The ability of an essay to persuade someone is dependant on their prior experience in the subject; however, an essay must be at least a little bit persuasive because the introduction of the essay must persuade the reader that the essay is worth reading to the end. Often times it is not apparent that an essay is in any way persuasive, but it may make you subconsciously change your opinions on a matter by presenting it in a positive or negative manner.

Anonymous said...

I use ethos, pathos, and logos without even thinking about it. I use them to appeal to whoever I am writing to or about. They help convey a point in a way that makes the reader want to listen. In the Letters essay, ethos helps when trying to show to the person that you are writing to that you are not just some random person. Pathos helps to show that you care about the subject, and may help motivate the reader to send you something back after you have written them a letter. In my case, logos is helping show that it would not cost a lot of time or money to send something to me.

I think every essay is persuasive because all essays are written with a goal in mind. Even informational essays will persuade a person to learn more about the subject that is written about. Other types of essays will try to persuade the reader into agreeing to the point made in the essay. Scientific essays will try to get the reader to believe their findings, which is persuasive.

Mikayla Knouse said...

In my letter, I tend to use mostly pathos. I'm writing to John Green, an author I admire dearly, so much of what I'm writing comes off very passionately and with much enthusiasm simply because I'm writing a letter out of devotion. I used logos by talking about his books and stating what connections I made with them and such. I found it difficult to use ethos because I didn't want to come off as "pushy" or rude when asking for something. I mean, I'm pretty much writing fan mail to him to show my gratitude for his work. To me, it just didn't make much sense to use a lot of ethos in the letter. Fortunately, I still managed to find a way to incorporate it into my letter by hinting at the idea of sending me back a signed book. I believe every essay is even a little bit persuasive because you're trying to make some sort of connection with the reader, even if the essay is informative. Essays can show different perspectives on certain topics and how the writer views them. The writer has the power to show the reader a different outlook and convince them into believing just about anything if they are skillful enough in their craft.

Anonymous said...

I feel like logos, ethos, and pathos will be used many times throughout my essays. These three things are the way to influence others to believe and support your writing. Not only do they influence others, but they also come together to create a well-rounded essay. I think that pathos is probably the most important because to get someone to support your thoughts you have to be passionate about them. I think that logos is important as well because you need to prove to the reader that you are educated on that topic. Every essay you write is persuasive because your goal is to impact the reader in some way. whether you are trying to get them to agree with you, or just want them to enjoy the writing. Both of these things require persuasion. Using logos, ethos, and pathos in your writing can help to persuade a reader in the way you desire.

Jennica Pitts said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to convince the audience about my point of view. I will also use them to prove to the reader that I'm connected to the topic and knowledgeable about what I am talking about. I will use specific events to up my credibility in my essays this makes my ethos grow in my writing. To improve the pathos aspect in my writing I will use stories to try and use more stories or life experiences that I have had which relate to the topic. In order to make logos more dominant in my writing, I would use reasoning or argumentation to try and sway the reader's viewpoint. Every essay is persuasive because the writers are trying to tell readers about what is happening in their essays. For example, an essay that might be considered persuasive that might not have originated with that intent is a scientific paper. Even though the paper was just stating facts and figures the reader might then agree with the writer and be persuaded on that topic.

Morgan said...

I have noticed that throughout my essay, I tend to use pathos more than both logos and ethos. I try to create an emotional connection with the person I am writing to, so maybe they would consider what I have to say/suggest. In future essays, I will definitely be using logos, pathos, and ethos to help persuade the reader and make them interested. I think it is a great tool that shows you know what you’re talking about as well as connecting yourself to the reader. I do believe that every essay is persuasive to some extent, simply because when you write essays, you want the reader to agree with what you have to say and consider your opinions logical. You want them to take your side on the topic you are discussing. If you weren’t trying to persuade anyone it would just become informative writing, which can be very boring to read. Writing with pathos, ethos, and logos allows you to show that you are passionate about the topic and will make the reader want to read more about why you feel that way. The reader could even change their beliefs on the topic because you are establishing authority and using logic, so it sounds like you know what you are talking about.

Anonymous said...

I intend to use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays in an attempt to emotionally engage my readers to my text. Depending on what you're writing you might start out with pathos in an attempt to build an emotional connection between yourself and the reader as soon as possible. If you're trying to get more government funding for something such as alzheimers or dementia research you might want to mention someone who you are close to as many times as possible. For example I would mention my grandpa's name over and over again instead of simply referring to him as "my grandpa" so the reader views him as a person too. As I continue through the essay I would start to use logos by citing multiple studies done by well renowned doctors on this topic to help prove my point. And the entire essay would be ethos because its showing my personal experience on this topic and it shows how it’s ethical to help these people I’ve helped you gain a connection too.
Every essay is persuasive because no matter what you are attempting to persuade the reader to agree with you on whatever you’re telling them and hopefully you engaged them enough by using pathos, ethos and logos.

Anonymous said...

I will use pathos, ethos, and logos in my upcoming essays by trying to engage my reader and make some sort of connection with them. I want them to relate to my writing and I want them to feel something. I'm going to try to use more of the logos and ethos in my essays because I didn't feel like I used them in the letters because I was trying to make more of an emotional connection. In a persuasive essay, I would use a lot of logos, and because I am trying to convince them of something so I would use logic and cite where I found all my information making me credible. I'm making them think that I know what I'm talking about because I researched it. When using pathos if I was naming a person I would use their name over and over again instead of just calling them he/she or him/her. Every essay is persuasive because you are always trying to get someone to agree with you no matter what type of essay you are writing.

Hannah Pearce said...

I am going to use pathos, ethos, and logos in my letters to try and convince the person reading it to agree with me on my topic in hopes of getting a response. In my first letter, I am including pathos, ethos, and logos but logos is the most prominent one. I have many statistics and facts to back up my argument so this classifies it as logos because I am using logic. This should be very helpful in convincing my reader to make the change that I describe in the letter. However, I am also including pathos quite a bit by establishing an emotional connection and passion for my topic. I am also including ethos to establish my long history and knowledge of the topic to show the reader that I know what I'm talking about. Including all of these will allow me to establish connections to the topic that the reader can hopefully relate to and will therefore keep the reader engaged while reading my letter.

Hannah Pearce said...

Every essay is persuasive because you are trying to get the reader to believe whatever they are reading no matter what it is about. The writer is trying to get the reader to agree with them on the topic.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays to establish myself as an individual that the reader can connect with. These components prevent writing from becoming monotonous and mundane and can help to separate my essays from dozens of other essays that have been written about the same topic. It is important to have a good balance of the three, because having too much pathos and not enough logos offers no real intellectual thoughts, only opinions, but having too much logos and not enough pathos comes across as dull and boring—and nobody wants to read an essay like that. Additionally, you want to show ethos so that the reader will view you as a credible source of information, but if you sound TOO authoritative you risk sounding narcissistic and prideful, so I will strive to have a healthy balance of each element in my future essays. Every essay is persuasive because you write an essay to inform the reader and share your extensive knowledge of a specific topic, with the goal being that you persuade them to believe what you are saying. Whether that is on the basis of facts and statistics or scientific research or on the basis of your passion, experience, and emotions about a topic, either method is a persuasive motive. You could literally be persuading, perhaps you write an essay in an attempt to persuade an opposing political ideology to consider your ideas, or you could be persuading emotions, perhaps by writing about deforestation, a group of readers is inspired to fight against deforestation even though your essay was just about deforestation in general, not about ways to fight against it. The essay itself should persuade people to care about that topic, whether or not it persuades people to actually do something about it. If you don’t want people to care more about your topic after reading your essay, why would you write about it in the first place?

Olivia Kern said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays to further convey my ideas and make a more personal and realistic connection with the reader. Logos is the ability to create an argument or point that uses logic to back it up. I will find factual information to add to my essays that is science-based and trustworthy. This will be a very useful tool in my essays because it will them much more credible and will validate my argument. Ethos is another useful tool when creating essays. Ethos is one’s ability to create a sense of authority to display that you are knowledgeable about the subject manner and can be trusted to provide reliable and thoughtful information. I will create ethos by showing that I am knowledgable in the subject manner and have experience with the subject. This is helpful in creating a sense of credibility which will make my essays stronger and more believable. Finally, pathos is another way to enhance essays. Pathos is the ability to show emotion and passion within an essay. I will create pathos by making a more personal connection to the subject matter. This can be accomplished by adding personal stories or opinions which make the author more relatable. When an author uses pathos, it creates a sense of credibility by showing the reader that their information is reliable and useful and gives the reader more motivation to trust the author.
In every essay, no matter the subject matter, there is some aspect of persuasion. Whenever a writer composes, they are composing about something that they would like others to believe. The essay may not be a persuasive essay, but in order for an essay to be effective, the author must persuade the reader to some level. The best way to do this is to create a sense of credibility. A great way to create credibility is to add pathos, logos, and ethos in an essay. When an author uses these three tools in their writing, it creates credibility by showing that the author is passionate, reliable, and logical, all three of which create credibility. This in turn makes the essays stronger and more persuasive.

Anonymous said...

I will use Logos, ethos, pathos in my essays to help involve the reader in what they are reading. Logos can show a reader that what they are reading makes sense logically. This would be a great tool if I was trying to convince them of something. Ethos is a tool to help someone believe that what you are saying is ethically correct. You want them to think that what you saying is something that they can morally support. Pathos is great for getting someone invested in what you are writing. You can help them relate to what you wrote about. You can use it so that you can put something that they can relate to which would further your stance on what you are talking about. In every essay everything is persuasive. You want the reader to believe that what you are writing is something they want to read. You want to convince them to read what you are writing about.

Anonymous said...

Using ethos, pathos, and logos is how you make an essay worth reading. I'm writing about what I'm passionate about. It's also something that we need to talk about in this day and age. There isn't a point in writing if there is nothing ethical about it. If you have to write an essay, you might as well do some good with it. You'll also need to be logical when writing. Without logic, your paper won't make sense, people will think you're dumb, and your paper is basically worthless. It's logical to talk about women's health and how we aren't taught as much as we should be. With terrible health education, it's logical to talk about these issues. When you write with all three: ethos, pathos, and logos, you not only become a better writer, but you're words start to actually mean something. I want my words to mean something. If I'm gonna talk, I might as well have a reason and be passionate while being logical while I talk.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays to help keep the reader engaged with my essay. If I don't use these the reader will get bored and just disregard everything that I have written. Ethos is very important to use because it shows that you know what you are talking about and that you are serious. You don't want to come off looking like a kid when you are trying to get something changed for yourself. Logos will be important in essays because it shows that you have taken the time to do research about the topic. You don't want to take something blindly because it will look like you don't know what you are talking about. If it doesn't seem like you know what you are talking about the chances of them continuing to read what you wrote is very slim. Pathos is very important because it shows you care about the topic. If you write to someone asking for them to change something, you need to make it look like you care about the subject. Using all of these tools in an essay will allow the reader to want to continue and know why you want this changed, or to learn more about what you wrote.

Anonymous said...

I will use Logos, Ethos, and Pathos in my essays to make sure I have a variety in my writing. If my essay is all Pathos, then the reader will only understand the passion that I feel. I want my essay to be persuasive, which Pathos will help with. I also want my essay to make sense logically, which would involve Logos. Lastly, I want my essay to be ethically correct so that the reader knows I am doing this for a good reason. Using these three, I can make sure that the reader will not only understand what I am writing and why, but I also want to make sure that they feel the passion that I have in my voice as a writer. One of the most important factors in composing is the voice of the author and I want my voice to be powerful and logical. Logos, Ethos, and Pathos will help me with this.

Grace Lamberty said...

Using pathos, ethos, and logos makes my writing much more interesting. Within an essay, if I only use the element of pathos, what will I use to prove that I care? Will I use statistics? Data? Personal Experience? How am I going to sell my passion without ethos? Why is it ethical for you to support or understand my passion? While I write my essays this year, I will be sure to use all three. Only using one of each within an essay makes it unappealing; and it doesn't show you, or my audience, who I really am. Each essay is persuasive because you can have all the facts, data, and passion, but what are these without explanation? Using these three elements will allow for my personality and intelligence to shine through. If there is no wit, passion, or character within an article, story, or an essay, it's meaningless. Words matters, especially in the ways that you use them.

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Kenzie Polasky said...

Logos, ethos, and pathos are essential for writing a satisfactory essay. Logos can help with the logistics of an essay; for example, if one writes an informative, using logos is very helpful. Adding logic to an informative essay will back up one's reasoning and help prove a valid point or principle. Using ethos in an essay is also highly recommended. By using ethos, in any form of writing, adds credibility and trust. Ethos is great in persuasive writings. Then comes pathos, pathos could be a great opener of an essay. A warm felt story will draw the audience's attention and they will want to keep reading what has been written. Using logos, ethos and pathos will improve my writing by making a connection with the reader and getting a point across. Every essay is a persuasive essay because in every good essay one will back up their point or information trying to prove that they are right. Each essay will end up using logos, ethos, and pathos; if done correctly.

Abbey Jacobsen said...

In my upcoming essays, I will be using logos, ethos, and pathos to show more passion in what I am writing about. By using these in my essays, I will be able to help the reader connect with the emotion or feeling that I am writing. Logos is a rhetorical or persuasive appeal to the audience and is able to make a point by using logic and argumentative statements. Ethos will show my audience that I am knowledgeable and can be trusted. I think that pathos is the most important because it appeals to emotion. If your essay doesn't have any emotion, it is hard for the audience to connect with you. Pathos can show that you truly care about what you are trying to persuade. Throughout your essay, you should use logos, ethos, and pathos multiple times to keep your audience engaged. If your essay is bland, the person you are trying to persuade will have no interest in what you are saying.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays to help get the reader on my side, even if the essay I am writing is supposed to be persuasive or not. In my letters, I am using logos, ethos, and pathos too. There are examples of all three throughout my two letters, though there is more of a variety in my second letter. In my second letter, I am stating facts, such as mentioning a certain number of states and giving a definition to clarify what I want to be done. These are examples of logos that I am using. Also in my second letter, I state that I am a resident of South Dakota in an attempt to show authority over the state representative I am writing to. This is an example of ethos. Finally, in my second letter, I am making a personal remark of how what I am writing about may personally affect me to hopefully pull on the heartstrings of the person I am writing. This is an example of pathos.

Every essay is persuasive because every essay has logos, ethos, and pathos. Logos, ethos, and pathos are modes of persuasion, so if anything has examples of these will automatically be persuasive.

Kendra Wannarka said...

I will use ethos, pathos, logos is my essays to help the reader understand what I am trying to say. By using these tools, I can connect with my reader to try and get them on my side of the story. When I am showing facts to the reader that would be considered logos seeing as I am presenting them with logic. In my essay, I pointed out facts about the manufacturing of their clothing. Ethos is a tool that can be used to show authority to the reader. I used ethos within my letter to show that people ask where clothing is from and when I have that power, I could direct it to Pink Lily or I could direct the potential business elsewhere. Ethos, in this essay, helps show that even though you are the consumer, you still have power within the company to a certain degree. I try to show as much passion within my letter through pathos. I truly love the company, Pink Lily, and will continue to buy clothing from them for a long time. Pathos try to help convey the passion to the readers and help them understand where the composer is coming from. By using these three tools, I can become a better writer by looking at what else I can bring to the essay.

Emily Pugach said...

In my upcoming essays, I will be using ethos, pathos, and logos to intrigue the reader to continue reading. One of the most important roles of using ethos, pathos, and logos is to persuade the reader. With these concepts, I can use my words to touch the reader with descriptive details. There are a lot of different ways that an essay is persuasive, but every essay is. Being persuasive can come in different forms like persuading the reader that you know the information you are talking about. You can also persuade them to buy or send you an item that you have been waiting for. Another way of being persuasive is by showing passion. In my letters currently, I use pathos to show passion, which is a form of persuasion. This form is using the descriptive words. Logos and ethos can be used to persuade the reader by explaining how you are a credible source and you know the information that you are talking about.

Seth Burchill said...

Pathos, logos, and ethos are simple techniques that help an author "steer" the emotions of a reader. A person can use these techniques in almost any essay or passage. In informative essays, ethos and logos can be used to make the reader think that the author is intelligent or knowledgeable. In argumentative essays, pathos and logos can be used to open the reader's mind and change their perspective more easily. In this way, every essay is persuasive because by using these three techniques, an author is trying to sway or persuade an audience into thinking differently. I think I have always used some form of pathos, ethos, and logos in my essays, but now that I know exactly what I can do with them, I will use them more. I will use pathos to establish an emotional connection with my audience and make sure that they know how passionate I am about the topic. I will use ethos to establish my authority on the subject, so my audience thinks that I know what I am writing about. I will use logos to make my audience think deeper about the topic and try to change my audience's mindset or beliefs.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, pathos, and ethos in a variety of ways in my upcoming essays. The three examples of writing help enhance the reading experience and help describe things in a way that is more visible to a reader. You want your reader to be able to see what they are reading, that way they can understand the content more and they can try to relate to it. You want them to understand when someone is passionate. You want the reader to understand how much emotion something carries. The best way to represent that in a piece of writing is by trying to involve pathos in it, evoking an emotional message from the writer to the reader. Other responses can be evoked from the reader, including reasoning. Using logos in writing to create a factually clean essay helps the reader trust the author more. Trust is very important in literature. Having an author who is trustworthy is a viable attribute to have when analyzing literature and composing it. One way of gaining that trust is by including ethos in the writing.

Every essay is persuasive because an essay is written by someone who is different than the reader and usually has a different perspective of the world than the reader. The writer uses all different kinds of ethos, pathos, and logos to try and prove that their opinion of a certain subject is right and another is wrong or immoral.

Anonymous said...

It is essential that I use ethos, logos, and pathos in all my essays. In my essay, I will start using ethos. I will be using ethos by establishing my credentials and prove that I know what I am talking about. Anyone can write an essay, but not everyone can write a well-composed essay. The audience will not be interested in an essay if they are talking about a subject they don't have any background knowledge. For example, I could make an essay stating that I know the cure for cancer. But, people will most likely not believe me if I don't prove that I am a trained doctor. It is very important to use ethos in an essay in the beginning so the reader decides to keep reading. Once I have established ethos and the reader accepts my credentials, I need something to drive my essay forward—this is where logos comes into play. Logos is another word for logic. When I am writing I need logic to back up my argument. So if I was writing my "cure for cancer" essay I would need proof to back up my statement. So from there, I would explain all my data and my lab test results to fully explain how I found out the cure and prove that I actually did. Lastly, I need to use pathos in my essay. Pathos is using emotions. When I think of pathos, I think of the word "passion". You must use passion in the essay so that the reader can relate. If the reader feels any kind of emotion whether it be sad or happy, it helps them to relate to what I am saying in my essay. If they can relate to my essay they will keep reading on and be interested. For example, in my "cure cancer" essay, I can bring up how I have many family members that have got cancer and talk about their struggles. I am sure a lot of my readers have either experienced cancer or one of their loved ones has experienced it. If you put all three of these practices together you are going to impress, persuade, and intrigue the reader.

Anonymous said...

I will use ethos, pathos, and logos in my essays to make sure I include all of the important factors in an essay. You need to use ethics, logic, and passion to draw the reader in and that is what I am going to use ethos, pathos, and logos for. Also, my essays need complexity and variety, and using all three of these will make this happen. If I only use passion the reader will not know if it is logical or ethical. Without all three, the reader may not want to continue reading because it may be plain or boring. In my writing, I want the reader to be intrigued. Using logos, pathos, and ethos, I can make the reader interested and I can give them logical, ethical, and passionate points to make them want to continue reading.

Anonymous said...

I will use ethos, pathos, and logos throughout my essays by drawing the reader's attention from the get-go. I think it is very important to make sure your reader is engaged otherwise your writing will not be read. I think ethos, pathos, and logos are the three best techniques to use when trying to get the reader's attention. When the reader is drawn in on an emotional level, a logical level, and a credible level, it is hard for them to say no, or to stop reading. In my essays, I will be using these techniques to draw the reader in, possibly get a response back, and to get an autograph. To do this I need to keep my reader engaged and that's where persuading comes into play. Every essay in a way is persuasive, whether you are trying to get them to give you something, you are trying to get a response back, or even just trying to get someone to read your work. When you use ethos, pathos, and logos you are guaranteed better writing skills, persuading skills, and a better chance for getting a response back.

Rachel Strizhius said...

In my upcoming essays, I plan to use logos, ethos, and pathos intentionally. Using logos, ethos, and pathos gives you (the writer) an opportunity to examine the message that you are sending across to the reader. When I write my letters, I want to be aware of the audience that I am writing to and the message that I want to send. I intend to use logos, ethos, and pathos to facilitate that. Logos uses logic to explain why something should happen. It makes sense and sends the message that you know what you're talking about. Ethos explains the ethics behind the points that you are making. It sends the message that you are making this point/decision ethically, and don't have any ulterior motives. Pathos is used to express your passion for a certain topic. When using Pathos, the readers should be able to understand that you care deeply about the topic at hand. I want my readers to know how I feel about certain things, and I plan on using logos, ethos, and pathos to express that. Using this logic, you could argue that every essay is persuasive. In every essay, you should be persuading the reader into believing that you feel a certain way about a topic. Persuading the audience to believe that you have strong feelings goes hand in hand with logos, pathos, and ethos.

Alexis Dooley said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays as a way to make a point to the reader, as well as present information in the best tone. Using logos is a great way to show that you are intelligible about the subject. Using logos helps to present facts so that they are supportive and prove the point you are trying to make. Ethos is a good way to establish yourself as an authority; show that you are more than capable of writing the essay. Ethos helps to establish you are qualified to speak about the subject. Pathos is good for making a connection with someone without actually knowing them. When writing, it is good to use pathos as a way to form a personal connection with the reader. I will use pathos as a way to connect myself to the topic being discussed. Every essay is persuasive, as you are attempting to get the reader to think a certain way, to agree with what you are saying. Even essays that discuss literature are persuasive; as you are trying to get the audience to agree with your analysis.

Kaleesta Waysman said...

I will use logos in upcoming essays by including evidence and reasoning in my arguments/points. Logos describes the logic of essays. Depending on the essay type, I may include quotes and research from reliable sources to support my claims. I will separate each piece of evidence by using transition words. Transition words will make my logical points more noticeable. In addition, I will utilize ethos in my writing as it proves the credibility and professionalism of the writer. I will utilize ethos by properly formatting my essays, which demonstrates my professionalism. Correct grammar usage, vocabulary, and punctuation will also show my professionalism. I will utilize ethos by also citing credible sources. Showing the reader that I have researched the topic provides me with an immense amount of ethos as it proves that I have taken the time to become an expert. Another way I could prove that I have ethos is by providing personal examples. Demonstrating that I have experienced my claim first-hand will give me credibility/ethos. Lastly, I will use pathos when writing my essays. Pathos describes the emotion and passion of the writing. I can show that I am passionate about the topic by utilizing word choices/diction that will demonstrate such. I will relate my claims to the reader to appeal to their personal experiences and emotions. I will gain pathos if I not only show my passion but also influence the reader to become passionate as well.
Every essay is persuasive because all writers are trying to convince the reader that their information and/or opinion is factual and correct. Writers must use logos, pathos, and ethos to persuade the audience effectively. Even if the essay is scientific/factual, the writer must persuade the reader that he or she is credible. The audience must trust the writer. To gain trust, the writer must use logic, passion, and professionalism.

indiabradfield said...

I will be using logos, ethos, pathos in my upcoming essays because it makes the reader want to read more. By using these, it also makes the reader know that you care for what you write about and it would just make the reader want to read more of your works. Each of these modes of persuasion is usually used to convince audiences. They hold a different meaning that every writer would want in their writing. Logos or the appeal to logic means that you want to convince your audience by using reasoning and logic. For example, one might use facts and statistics for their logos. Another mode of persuasion is ethos. Ethos or the ethical appeal means to convince the audience by the character or the credibility of the author. For example, making yourself sound fair, not biased, and using the correct grammar, you have an ethos in your writing. The last mode of persuasion is pathos or emotional appeal. By using pathos you can persuade the audience by using getting to their emotions. Pathos is a good thing to use during your writing because the author uses this to make the reader feel what they want them to feel. For example, you can make the reader feel pity, grief, or sympathy just by reading a story. By using the modes of persuasion you get a better connection with your audience.

Cole Bunker said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays to show how I feel about something and to show I know what I am talking about. I think that pathos especially appeals to me because I can show how strongly I feel about something which helps persuade someone. I feel that every essay is persuasive because you are trying to persuade someone that your belief is right or that you know what you are talking about which uses ethos. Logos also helps because you can use it to persuade your audience that there is a reason why to agree with you. I think that in every essay you type you have to try to persuade someone whether it be that what you are saying is right or that what you are saying is true. You might also have to persuade someone that what you are writing about is interesting so you have to try and persuade them to be interested in what you are writing about.

Noah Bertsch said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in many different ways in my letters. I can use logos for logical reasoning. This will help convince the person that I am writing to that I know what I am talking about. For instance, if I wanted to ask someone for an autograph, that would be more reasonable then asking to meet them or something bigger. That is something logical to ask for. Ethos is showing authority or that you know what you are talking about. If I was going to compliment someone on their career accomplishments, then I would have to either know what they have done in their career or have researched them. This would show that I know what I am talking about and have prior knowledge. Pathos is more emotionally based. When I write I am most likely going to use pathos by talking about my sister or some kind of emotional connection that I have to what I am talking about. This is to try and make a connection to the person that I am writing for, to show that I care and that it would mean a lot to me.

Jacob Jorgenson said...

I will use Logos, Pathos, and Ethos in my upcoming essay’s to help appeal to who I am writing too. When they are used it helps to show that you are passionate and know what you are talking about. Those are good things to include in your writing because it will show the reader that what you are writing about can be trusted. If the reader trusts you and what you are writing is true they are more likely to believe the point you are trying to make and that can be used to persuade them to believe you. That is where persuasive writing comes in. If you can convince the reader that you know what you are talking about through logos, pathos, and ethos, then you can persuade them to get on your side for something or to respond back like what we are doing with letters. The two are connected and when you realize that you can use that to your advantage when trying to persuade people into doing something for you or convincing them to get on your side for something.

Connor Ilchuk said...

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos will be used in my essays as a way for me to convince and hold the reader on my side. Logos is the ability to appeal to the logical part of the brain, I am using this to help explain why Yamaha should give me free stuff. In my essay, I am explaining that because I am already a loyal customer and that I am going to be a band director that has to buy products from either Yamaha or somewhere else it would be beneficial for them to keep me as a customer. Pathos will be used to appeal to the emotional side of the brain. In my letter, I talk about how my celebrities have helped me as a person and that I am thankful for their help. I use Ethos to establish my credibility when it comes to knowing what I am talking about. In my letter, I talked about how my brands of Yamaha instruments compare to my other brands. Along with this I also state my experience in different ensembles and my years of experience. Every essay is persuasive because you are always trying to tell the reader something. You have to convince them of what you are talking about whether you are asking for things or you are simply informing them of a subject.

Tyler Westcott said...

I will use logos, ethos, pathos to try to keep my reader interested in what I am writing. It will help support my writing and prove that I am connected to my topic. Using these three things helps the reader to relate to my writing and can make the letter sound less monotonous. I will try to use ethos so that my readers can make more of an emotional connection. I also am going to use these more in the hopes I can get a response back from whoever the letter is going to. If I’m in an argument with someone I can use logos to back up the facts that I’m using. I think every essay is persuasive because you are trying to get others to agree with you. It doesn’t matter what the topic is about the writer gives the reader facts and opinions to try to get them to come to the same conclusion.

Nick Gromer said...

You need Logos, Ethos, and Pathos because they are what tie an essay together. They each have a different function and purpose. For example, Ethos establishes the author as a figure of authority and knowledge. When presenting your knowledge of your topic in your essay; Ethos makes is critical in making the reader believe you know what you are talking about. Logos makes the essay make sense and persuades the reader to agree with the essay. Logos is quite possibly the strongest of the three, humans are hardwired for logic and most humans follow logical paths every single day in their life. Pathos appeals to the reader's moral compass. This is another very strong method. These all tie together and form a comprehensible essay that convinces a reader to not only read the essay but listen and interpret it too. Each essay you write is persuading the reader to keep on reading. That is why each essay is persuasive.

Anonymous said...


I will use ethos, pathos, and logos in my essays to engage the reader. Using these will make your writing more appealing. These will also help to persuade the audience to listen to what you are saying. I am going to use ethos to show that I know what I am talking about and that the reader should trust me in what I am saying. For example, I will state certain facts about the topic. This shows that what you are saying is credible. In certain essays, you may be able to include different quotes. I will use logos to show that what I am writing is logical. This shows more power and convinces the audience on why this is something that is important. It helps to persuade the reader. Lastly, I will use pathos to show how passionate I am about the topic. This will evoke emotion from the reader and hopefully make them feel more connected to my writing. You can make them feel different emotions based on how you write. For example, in my letter I write about personal experiences to humanize myself. Using these forms of persuasion can help your writing a lot.

Anonymous said...

Ethos, logos, and pathos are all methods that are very important in writing. Using these methods help the writer better explain the message he is sending to the reader. Logos basically means logic; if I know logical statistics or facts the reader will trust me as a source. Logos is a great method to show you have done your research on the topic and if you research a topic that shows you care about what you are doing. Next, ethos is a must use in every essay because it shows that you have authority and should be the one writing about the topic. I used ethos in my writing by not being biased and using correct grammar. Lastly, I will use Pathos to connect with the reader through his or her emotions which will keep the reader eager to keep reading. Every essay should include these methods to create a persuasive message on the topic.

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Anonymous said...

I will use logos, pathos, and ethos in every essay in order to add meaning to my essay. Essays have to have logic, emotion, and credibility in order to engage the reader. Without them, I think the essay has no color or creativity. Soon, the reader will get bored and either stop reading the essay or zone out as they read. One needs logos, pathos, and ethos in order to make their main point. Pathos gives emotion to the essay. The reader should read it and have some sort of emotional reaction to it. Logos adds logic to the essay. The reader will read it and see the reasons as to why it only makes sense to agree with the author. Finally, I use ethos to add credibility to my essay. By using pathos, I show that I am educated on what I am writing about. I think every essay is persuasive because the author writes hoping that the reader will agree with what they say. For example, if you are writing an essay about the negative effects of WWI, you want the reader to agree that World War I had negative effects on society. Authors do not want the readers to walk away after reading an essay thinking that everything the author states was incorrect or invalid.
-Eva Malam

Annaliese Braucht said...

The use of logos, ethos, and pathos is necessary within any composition to provide multiple connections between the reader and the composition; I plan to use logos, ethos, and pathos to ensure my essays are enjoyable for the reader while also communicating my essay’s purpose. I personally find that establishing pathos is the easiest through the use of a personal story or connection. In my essays, I will find a way to induce an emotional connection with my reader so that pathos is established and a connection is more personal. Ethos is the establishment of authority and respect between a reader and an author; I plan to establish credibility through the use of research as well as well-thought-out composition. Logos is established by providing a logical reason to believe in something, and I will establish logos throughout the essay by explaining the reasoning behind my thesis and supporting statements, leaving no room for doubt or misunderstanding. When an author establishes logos, ethos, and pathos, the reader develops a connection to the composition that allows for persuasion. Persuasion in writing does not always mean that it is a persuasive essay looking to openly argue a certain point with the reader. When writing an essay, the author tries to persuade the reader to understand the essay’s thesis statement and purpose. The success of an author regarding persuasion relies on their use of ethos, logos, and pathos to compose a memorable essay that affects the reader and their beliefs. By establishing the connection between reader and author, persuasion becomes more personal; successful persuasion and understanding, likely.

Reagan J said...

Using logos, ethos, and pathos in my essay will be a great way to show my skill to the person receiving my letter. The receiver will understand that I think logically about my writing. It could influence them to read my letter and consider allowing it to affect their life or business. When you use ethos in an essay it establishes your knowledge of your topic. They should respect you and your opinion. Finally, pathos connects you to your audience. Pathos can make your writing more alive, therefore pushing your audience to feel something and relate to it. Including logos, ethos, and pathos in your writing will make your essay more persuasive and easy to agree with. It would be hard to disagree with or deny someone who is logical, passionate, and ethical. It will be easier to write quality essays now that I know how to write something that can resonate with people.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, pathos, and ethos in my letters to show that I took time in writing it and not just putting a random letter together. Logos shows that you know what you are talking about in your letter and that you have done your research. For example, in my letter, I talk about some of the parts that go into the one wheel I would like them to send me. This shows that I know what they have put into making this machine. Next is ethos, ethos can kind of go along with logos because you want to be dominant. One way that you can do that is by knowing what you are talking about. Lastly, I will use pathos or passion to show the reader how much I would like to receive their product. One way you can do this is by relating to who you are writing to. Knowing this information makes it a lot easier to write a quality letter instead of one that doesn't use any of those.

Laura Kemner said...

Every essay should be persuasive in one way or another. The point of writing is to express your thoughts and convince others that you are right and credible. Using logs, ethos, and pathos adds depth and interest to the writing. I will use facts and statistics to support my claims. This persuades my audience through logos because facts don’t lie and people trust the data. I will use pathos to make the reader feel connected to the writing through relatable points. When someone has an emotional feeling towards something, they will not as easily forget it. The point is to draw the reader in even more so that they are even more easily persuaded. Finally, I will use ethos in my writing to convince the reader that I know what I am saying and that it only makes sense to agree with me. Using these 3 tools, I can make it easy for the intended audience to see my point and accomplish my goal of whatever I am writing for.

Ericka Risty said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays because they can help enhance my writings. By using logos, I will be including facts to back up a specific topic, making sure the topic and all the facts are all logical. This process will make the reader feel as if what they are reading is appropriate for them and not something that has been put together at the last minute. By using ethos, I will show authority and prove my knowledge about a given topic. When using ethos in an essay, it can be backed up by logos and facts to give off the effect that when I write an essay, I don’t appear to be big-headed but to be knowledgeable. Pathos is another important factor in essay writing. It shows the reader that there is passion being put into the essay; I can provide personal experiences to make the reader feel more connected to me and my topic. Every essay is a persuasive essay whether it be persuading someone to agree to one side of an argument or if it means you have to persuade someone to keep reading the essay. To persuade someone to keep reading your essay without getting bored, the essay will need to be interesting which can be done by adding different moments of logos, ethos, and pathos.

Anonymous said...

I will use Pathos, Ethos, and Logos to help add persuasive points into my writing. Embedding these into my writing will actually make writing and reading my essays much easier; because when you can see specific connections within the writing to the author it is much easier for the reader to make the connections or understand it better. Without the use of those, there would not be a connection between me and my writing or my writing and the reader. If there is no connection there really is no point in writing at all. If you don’t put a reason behind your writing it will always end in a roundabout phrase that doesn’t gain anything from when it started. So if you are always putting reason behind your writing there will always be a point, and when there is a point to writing there is a sense of persuasion in it. Everyone loves for someone to agree with them so even if they are stating an opinion or a fact, they would want others to agree with them. So while they may not consciously look for the approval of others it is always there.

Anonymous said...

Using pathos, ethos, and logos in future essays will strengthen my writing by making the reader more involved and the text easier to connect with. Using these techniques will show the reader that the author means what they are saying and it isn't just a bunch of words sloppily put together. When the writing is authentic, it is easier for the reader to make connections to what they are reading. Making that connection will help the reader identify and support your ideas or thoughts you are trying to get across. This ties into every essay being persuasive. Every writing is persuasive because authors are always trying to get the reader to agree with their beliefs, whether that is trying to say which team is the best or talking about how they see a character in a book. This persuasion may not always be noticeable right away. Just simply talking about something in a positive manner will get the reader to think if they agree. By getting the reader to think and having all the supportive evidence in the writing will make them more likely to agree. This is a great example of persusion in an essay.

Brooklyn Grage said...

When I am writing I will use ethos, pathos, and logos in my essays to keep the readers interested. I use ethos to prove that what I am saying about the topic is true and that the reader can trust what I am writing about. Using pathos is more about the emotion of when I am writing. If I write something that doesn't have any emotion or anything exciting then it will become boring for the reader and they will not continue to read the essay. When I plan on using logos in my essays I will try to keep the readers interested in what I am saying by using the facts and information about the topic to persuade them to believe or think the same way that I do. Every essay is a persuasive essay. They are all persuasive because all of them have a main point and people are always trying to present their argument or point to the reader.

Luke Kocer said...

There are many different things that I will use to keep my writing interesting and one of those ways is by using pathos, logos, and ethos. I use pathos to make the reader feel emotion towards what I am saying/make the reader feel bad for me. This helps me because it makes the reader more involved in the reading. I use logos in my writing to show that my writing is logical and show facts and information to make them think about what I'm thinking. Finally, I use ethos to make what my situation seem like it is ethical for the person to do the right thing. Every essay is persuasive because no matter what you are writing about you are persuading the reader to believe what you believe. The only exception that I would have is a factual essay but at some point you might end up stating your opinion, trying to persuade the reader.

Anonymous said...

I’m using logos, pathos, and ethos in my letters in many different ways; I will continue to use these throughout the year. These three are very important to give my writing purpose. Nobody wants to read what you're saying if you aren't using logic, passion, and know what you're talking about. A reader will get lost if your text isn't credible or interesting. I will use these in future essays by always making sure that everything I say is tied together and flows nicely. Every essay is persuasive because you are writing from your perspective that the reader is getting the opportunity to look in to. Whether the reader agreed with what you are explaining before they read or not, they are going to get to experience your same feelings and reasonings after they have read your work. No matter what type of paper you are writing, there is always a point to be made.

Anonymous said...

In my upcoming essays, I will use logos, pathos and ethos to help enhance my writing. The use of these three will help you to become a better writer and people will be more intrigued when reading your essays. The use of pathos outlines that you are passionate about the topic, this will show that you are writing from the heart. Logos will show that you understand the logic of your writing, and it will give your piece more depth. Lastly, ethos will show that you know your topic and that you claim the authority of it. Every essay is persuasive in some way. For example, you could be trying to sell something to someone, so you use persuasive words to get them to buy it. You could also do the same when simply typing a letter to a celebrity, the way you would show it is by trying to persuade them to write back. These are some of many examples of how all essays are persuasive.

Alyssa Hasert said...

Using logos, ethos, and pathos when writing creates more of an appealing essay to read. I will be using logos in my future essay to provide reason and proof to the statements that are being said. When there is doubt about a statement that is being made, I will follow up with logos to try and convince the reader by using scientific data, statistics, events, etc. Ethos will be included in my future essays also. Ethos depends on credibility and ethics. I will include the experience that I may have in connection with what I am writing as a way of providing credibility. I will also ensure that what I have written is grammatically correct, has correct punctuations, and has no misspelled words to improve my credibility as a writer. Lastly, pathos will be included in my essays because it is a great way to get the reader to connect with what has been written. I could use sadness or joy to convey strong emotions from the reader, which will help the writing appeal more to the reader. Every essay is persuasive because there is always a point that is trying to be made. The point being made needs to be backed up with logic and evidence to be able to convince the reader that your argument is correct, which is primarily what the definition of a persuasive essay is.

Rebekah Carpenter said...

I will use logos to make it so my point comes across clearly and logically so the person that I am writing to will want to respond to me. It will also help show I am a credible source by proving that I am knowledgeable about what I am talking about because of the facts I share. Pathos to try to get the reader to understand where I am coming from by sharing personal things. I would also use it to show how much passion I have for the topic being discussed by giving multiple facts or drawing a lot of attention to the topic by using my personal option and experiences by creating an emotional connection. Ethos will make my reader see that what I’m writing is morally correct in a majority of people’s mindset and that it is also the right thing to do even if it is undervalued. I think that every essay is persuasive in the fact that they have main points to try to get the reader to think or do something by providing evidence or an emotional appeal.

Andrea Cain said...

I will include logos, pathos, and ethos in my writing to strengthen the message I am trying to relay. Writing should include reason, passion, and logic. Without this, writing becomes less meaningful; these three specific things will lead to compelling works of literature. I want my writing to be less verbose and more articulate; writing with logos, pathos, and ethos will accomplish this goal. Every piece of literature is persuasive no matter what is being talked about. The way a writer composes determines whether a piece is more or less persuasive, but ultimately all pieces are persuasive because the writer expresses the topic based on their perspective. Regardless of an essay being informative – the manner in which you right still allows the reader to interpret your own opinions about what the writer wrote. I will use logos, pathos, and ethos to compose more persuasive essays because my reasoning will be presented in a passionate and logical way.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, pathos, and ethos to write a more persuasive letter. I would use them to make sure that the reader clearly knows how I feel about a certain topic. Then I would make them feel like they should feel that way too. Pathos would result in having a connection between me and the reader. Once that connection is made I can use ethos to show how ethically it makes sense. From there, I would be able to pull out my logos and show the logic behind my argument. All three of these things should take a regular essay and turn it into an intriguing and influential piece of work. Using logos, pathos, and ethos to write would be the key to any persuasive essay you write now and in the future. Using all three of these would make it much easier to show connections between you and the reader, reveal the ethical side of your argument, and use logic to show your reasoning.

Anonymous said...

I will use pathos, ethos, and logos to keep whoever is reading my essay engaged. I will use ethos to establish credibility in what I am saying. If I make this bizarre statement, there is a good chance that the reader will not believe it, but if I quote a scientist or doctor or other professionals in the field, the reader might believe me then. I will then use pathos to further draw people in with their emotions. Instead of having the reader read a bland essay, I'd add some pathos to bring out emotions and draw them in. I will also use logos to explain my reasoning or to convince the reader to believe me. By using logos, I am establishing my argument or reasoning for the essay through facts, case studies, etc. Every essay is persuasive because no matter what your essay is about, you are trying to convince the reader of something. It could be trying to convince the reader to believe results from a new study, or trying to convince the reader that you deserve the scholarship or job that you are applying for.

Anonymous said...

I believe using ethos, pathos, and logos is necessary for each essay you write. Using these three things will keep your reader engaged in your essay. Ethos is necessary to prove your information is valid and real. Ethos will put facts behind your statement that will help the reader take your essay seriously. Pathos is a component in an essay that will connect the reader personally with you. The reader will become attached to the essay in a different way instead of just facts and explanations. I will also use logos in my essay to state my explanation about what I'm trying to prove. Since I already have Ethos, I can state my own explanation after I've stated real facts about why I believe something. When using ethos, pathos, and logos, your essay becomes better written and will help draw that reader to attention and be engaged in your essay. It will also help persuade that reader to believe in something you believe in. Each essay should use these components because it makes readers become persuaded and become personally attached.

Karsyn Driscoll said...

I will be using ethos, pathos, and logos in my essays to enhance my writing. Using these tools will create a more compelling composition. I will use ethos to show the reader that my information is genuine and from valid sources; otherwise, they would have no reason to believe me. Adding pathos, I will make a connection with the reader through passionate statements that will engage their emotions. I will use logos to make my points come across clearly and logically. This will encourage the reader to accept whatever I may be stating. Every essay is persuasive because the writer conveys the topic through their perspective; they are always trying to convince the reader to think or do something, so they use tools like evidence or emotional appeal. I will use ethos, pathos, and logos now and in the future to compose more persuasive essays; doing so will help me present my writing with more depth, making it more logical and meaningful.

Abby Christensen said...

I believe using pathos, ethos, and logos is enhancing in every essay that is written. Using these three elements will show the reader that you are educated and will captivate the reader. Pathos is an element that will help connect to the reader on a personal level. Showing how you can relate to the reader and empathize or sympathize with them will make them more intrigued to continue reading. I will use pathos in my essays to allow the reader to see my point of view and share personal examples to help the reader relate to my writing. Reading a piece of writing full of facts and statistics can be boring and repetitive, so adding pathos will give the reader something to appeal to while they read. Ethos is an essential component that will show the reader that your writing is real and valid. Through the use of ethos, the reader will be able to understand how your essay is ethically correct. In my essays, I will quote professionals in fields related to my topic in order to make my reasoning stronger. Logos provides an explanation as to why your essay is logical and makes sense. In my essays, I will use logos to provide logical reasons why my writing is correct and convince them to believe the message I am conveying. Pathos, egos, and logos are necessary components to captivating the reader and convincing them that your writing is strong and correct.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to engage the readers in my essay. When you use pathos you are trying to connect to the audience's emotions and get them connected to the essay. You want to get the audience to feel for you and for themselves. For logos, you are showing the audience that you are not just stating something you have facts to back it up. So you want to have cited or quote people that are well known. Ethos, you are showing that you know what you are talking about and that you are trustworthy. You want to know what you are talking about and you want the readers to believe you are a credible voice. Every essay you are trying to persuade someone to believe what you are thinking. You do this by using pathos, logos, and ethos. Each one makes the reader believe more on what you are saying.

Anonymous said...

I have used logos, ethos, and pathos in many different ways to give my essay more value. When using these three techniques it makes the reader feel like you are more passionate about what you are writing about. Using pathos is a great way to help the reader connect with you on a more emotional level. Logos help the reader understand why you are writing what you are. It will give further reason for your essay. Ethos will then make you sound like you know what you are talking about. It will also give your reader more evidence of you being passionate about this subject. Using these three techniques will help persuade your reader into agreeing with what you have to say. Without using these three techniques your essay may not come off as persuasive and will be looked over. These techniques will help your essay become more interesting and persuasive.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays to connect with my reader and make them think beyond my writing. If you do not connect them to your essay they will be miserable reading it. You should always be writing a persuasive essay because you are trying to persuade your reader to keep reading and enjoy what you have written. Using logos, ethos, and pathos shows the reader that you are a more experienced writer. By using logos, you are letting them know that what you are saying is logical and they should agree with you. By using ethos, you are showing you know what you are talking about and you are educated on the topic. By using pathos, you are making a connection with the reader and showing passion for your topic. By using these tools you will engage the reader and create a better essay overall. This will also help add depth and purpose to your writing.

Eli Kirlin said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in upcoming essays to incorporate more feelings into my essays. Imagine if the book "The Fault in Our Stars" had shown no emotion. Would there even be a book at that point anymore? By using these three things it shapes our essays and makes them interesting. How boring would an essay be to read if there was no sense of emotion, logic, or authority? If I didn't use these things in future essays they would all be blah. Every essay has a point to make and is persuasive in some way no matter the subject. If your essay is about letting people know about your business, then you're persuading them to check out your product or site. If it's about cooking and why its better to use whole milk than skim you're persuading people to use whole milk when cooking. those are just two examples of how every time you write, you write trying to persuade people to understand or do something.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays to persuade my reader of my message. Before these first two letters, I was not familiar with logos, ethos, and pathos. Now I have a better understanding of them and will use these techniques more often. Pathos involves the emotion you need to target your reader's sympathetic response; it grabs their attention and motivates them to act on what you say. Ethos indicates that you know what you are talking about and increases your credibility. This is also a great way to demonstrate your authority on the topic and persuade the reader to get something done. Some readers may get defensive against ethos and pathos which may require you to use logos. Logos is the logical aspect of writing and makes it harder for the reader to make excuses for getting something done. There will be a higher probability of them considering your request if you do the hard work of figuring out how to get something done for them. All three of these writing techniques work together to create the best persuasive writing one could aspire to write.

Ellie Surprenant said...

I will use ethos, pathos, and logos in my essays to help persuade and engage the reader. Using ethos allows you to connect to the reader and draw out their emotions. Using pathos successfully will make the reader want to keep reading. Pathos is also very helpful in persuading the reader to think in the same way that you do. Using ethos shows that you are credible and the reader can trust what you are saying. It's important to establish that you are a trustworthy source to the reader. Logos is beneficial in backing up what you are saying. Having facts to support your essays is crucial. Logos also helps to establish credibility with the reader. Ethos, pathos, and logos are all essential in writing a persuasive essay. Every essay is a persuasive essay because every essay has a main point that you are trying to get the reader to agree with.

Ava Wilson said...

I will use ethos, pathos, and logos in all of my future essays to ensure the reader is convinced of my argument. These three techniques will also help me in connecting with the reader. I will use ethos and logos in order to convince the reader of my point and establish my credibility as a writer. Using ethos will show readers they can trust my writing and using logos will help me to earn their trust through the use of concrete evidence. Using logos will be useful since facts cannot be reasonably argued with and will further help readers feel they can trust what I have written. Using pathos will help me keep the reader engaged in my writing and will also persuade them to agree with my point by playing on their emotions. Using pathos will also help to create an emotional connection between the reader and my writing which will further invest the reader in the essay.

Carson Johnke said...

I will use pathos, logos, and ethos in my upcoming essays to help enhance my essay along with keep my readers involved. Pathos, in my opinion, is the most influential. You connect with the reader on a deeply emotional state because you are using vivid words that create a deep connection. Logos is the logical reasoning behind your writings. Logos in my opinion is best used to get a response from your reader. Lastly, we have ethos which is very important in all of your writings. Ethos can demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the subject that you are writing about. Pathos, logos, and ethos can completely change how a reader interprets your writings if you use them in the right way. Along with changing how your reader interprets your writings you can persuade them and even invoke them enough to respond to your writings. Along with persuasion the use of pathos, logos, and ethos will make readers more intrigued and interested and the main goal of writings is to make readers interested.

Grace Gerken said...

I will be using all of those three in my letters and upcoming essays. I use pathos the most as I think it is much easier to write about something that you have passion for. If I am writing about something that really does not connect with me internally, I tend to relate to something that is somewhat close to it. Using pathos is the best way to get on every body's side, you want them to feel a certain way and react the way you want; you can do that by using pathos. Using ethos is very beneficial when you are asking for something in favor of another thing. I use this if I am writing a letter in hopes that I will get something in return at no charge. If you want to be heard, you need to have ethos in your writing. Logos is valuable when you are trying to persuade others to do what you want them to do. People tend to step outside their comfort zone if they have a good reason to do it. I think you absolutely need this if you are trying to sell something at a very high price or even trying to start an in-home daycare, you need to have logic in what you are saying.

Sam Olthoff said...

Ethos, pathos, and logos are very important in all writing. I will use ethos, pathos, and logos for upcoming essays to interest the reader and appeal to them. I think pathos is the most important thing to show in an essay. Pathos is showing passion. This is important when writing, to show the reader that you care about what you are writing, but also to make a connection with the reader so that they feel the emotions that you're also feeling. You also need to show logic and reasoning to back your opinion or evidence. Finally, you need to show facts that support your opinions and writing. A lot of essays are trying to persuade the reader in one aspect or another. Whether you are trying to convince them to buy a product, give away a product, or just agree with your idea. That is why it is important to use Pathos, logos, and ethos.

Anonymous said...

Logos Ethos and Pathos are very important to writing anything. You need logic to show that you understand the topic. To show that you have full comprehension of what you are trying to accomplish. You need ethnics and emotion to show that you care about what you are doing and why someone should take the time to read your latter. And you also need passion and not just words on a page to make someone care about what you wrote. Without these writing looses its connection to readers and personalities. This is what I will be using them for in my letters.

Matt Hoff said...

The importance of using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos is monumentous. It can derive emotions from the reader and that is what you are looking for, especially when trying to receive a reply back. Pathos is your own emotions being placed into the letter. Ethos will make it easier to get whatever you are asking for in return. Logos provides reasoning back into your letter and using reasoning will help the reader understand the letter. All together, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, will naturally persuade your audience. They pull their emotions into your letter without them realizing that this is happening. Ethos, Pathos, and Logos can single handedly change the meaning of your letter. It makes it easier to comprehend by making the letter more emotional. It is one hundred percent essential to have these in your letter in order to help them relate to you and have a connection.

Xander Hentschel said...

I will be using ethos, pathos, and logos in my essay by relating myself to the person I'm writing to. The way I plan on doing this is to subtly mention similarities between myself and my letter recipient. Pathos is the emotions and passion you put into your writing. This can be achieved by appealing to the reader's emotional side, or something they care about. Ethos is using your writing to convey your authority in whatever topic you may be writing about. Writing about something you are very familiar with is easier than something you are not familiar with because you can establish authority over the subject with your knowledge. Finally, logos is using reasoning and logic to convince whoever is reading that it would benefit them, which will help them make that decision. Every essay has to be persuasive and convincing to work properly because otherwise, no one would care or believe what you are saying.

Jonah Bebensee said...

Using logos, ethos, and pathos are the key to writing a persuasive essay or letter. If you want to actually make an impression on your reader they are the way to go. Logos is used to make your writing logical. If you make your writing seem logical, you are more likely to get a result from your letters. Ethos is used to show how knowledgeable you are on the subject. If you are knowledgeable your audience will listen to you more intently and also respect your opinion a lot more. You will have a lot more power to persuade people this way. Last but not least, pathos is the key to creating a connection with your readers. This ties your knowledge and logic together and bonds it with passion to really drive your point home. If you can successfully convey your emotion people will really feel what you feel. Your essay will be very persuasive if it can bring logos, ethos, and pathos together successfully.

Evan Gienapp said...

I will use the essay composition methods of logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming letters to persuade my readers with what I am writing about and also to relate to them in some shape or form. I'll use Logos to come across as an educated author in my essay by using knowledge and logic in my writing. Then I'll use Ethos to back up these points. Then I'll use Pathos to relate to the reader in some shape or form so that they'll enjoy my writing more. Every essay is persuasive because whether or not you think about it, you always use Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. When constructing a formal essay, it's hard not to include these three simple terms because without them it wouldn't be much of an essay at all. I think the only way for it to be classified as an essay is for it to have these english formulas.

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Luke Wickersham said...

I will use logos in my essays by using proven facts and statistics. There is no one that can argue that two plus two does not equal four. Using facts like this will help increase my essay because you cannot argue with proven facts. I will use ethos by using credible sources for my information. Using credible sources will enhance my essay because while I may not be an expert in my writing topic, the source that I use could be an expert. This will show that I have good information from a trustworthy source. I will use pathos by writing with passion. If my essay gives a vibe that I do not care about what I am writing, then that will rub off on the reader and they will no longer care about my writing. I believe that every essay is persuasive because as a writer, you are always trying to convince the people that what you are saying is true, and you are also trying to get them to buy into your idea. You are attempting to persuade them to think what you think.

Anonymous said...

I will use ethos, pathos, and logos to show emotion. To connect with the reader and get a better connection to them through ethos. Use pathos to show passion and a real passion for the topic and not just words filling up space. I will use logic to show reasoning and better understanding for why they should respond. First starting with logos to show the reader why I am writing the letter in the first place. Then pathos to show true passion and emotion to gain this connection to the reader. This way they can relate and understand where it is that I am coming from. Ethos will start to show up in the middle and end proving to them that they can trust me. More logic and emotion at the very end to prove to them through ethos that I am passionate about the topic. The logos showing more logic about the letter and why they should respond to me. All of these to show I do care, that I want a response and would be appreciative of that response. This proves once again through ethos that they can trust me, and would want to trust me by the way pathos showed them the connection between the reader and me.

Kylie Birath said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays. The reason for this being, that each one of these things appeals to the reader in a different way. If I want my reader to be emotionally engaged and feel what I am feeling, I am going to use pathos. I am going to use ethos when I want my readers to believe that I stand strong in my beliefs and have a well constructed point. Logos can then go hand in hand with ethos. Logos allows for me to give legitimate reasons and examples to help strengthen my overall message. I believe that every essay has the potential to be persuasive; it all just depends on how you use logos, ethos, and pathos. By linking all three within any writing you are setting the stage for the reader to be persuaded. For example, you have to start by drawing the reader in by creating emotional connections to your opinion (pathos). Then you go on to validate your emotions by giving factual evidence (logos). If you portray both of these in a strong, authoritative manner you as an author are sure to receive more credibility (ethos).

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essay to show that I know what I am talking about, and I feel a certain way towards this essay. I will use logos to prove I know something about this specific topic. I will use ethos to show credibility for the specific topic. I will use pathos to show emotion towards this topic. Logos, ethos, and pathos all provide the perfect equation for not only a good essay but to show you are smart and that you have been to college!

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Emma Jarovski said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my upcoming essays to explain certain ideas and how much they mean in my essay. I will use logos in my essay to show the knowledge and facts in my essay. It is vital in a piece of writing to have facts and statistics to back up your opinions in an essay. I will use ethos in my essays to develop trust and credibility with my reader. It is very important to establish that trust with your reader by having a confident delivery in your writing. I will use pathos in my essay to show passion and emotion in my essays. Making an emotional connection with your reader is important so that a reader can identify with your writing.
Every essay is persuasive because every piece of writing is written by someone's point of view. Everyone in the world has a different point of view so every essay is different.

Jenna Dubbelde said...

The use of logos, ethos, and pathos appeals to the reader in different ways. Logos shows that you know what you’re talking about. It validates your reasoning and can be the very reason why you are writing the letter. Pathos pulls on the emotions of the reader. It can create a better relationship between the writer and the reader. Having a relationship with them could better your chances of a reply, or them continuing to read the letter. Ethos is about showing your authority over the subject. Using names or titles show ethos. These three techniques are used to persuade the reader into reading the essay.
All essays are persuasive because the writer has to convince the reader to continue reading. As well as see the topic in the view of the writer. Make them see what you were trying to convey and fully convince them that you are correct.

Anonymous said...

I think you use logos, ethos, and pathos in every essay by default. You use logos by making sure the information in your essay makes sense. It needs to be logical so that you sound professional in your writing. If you don't sound professional, then nobody will take your writing seriously. You use ethos by using credible sources, to show that you know your stuff. Pathos is the easiest to use if you enjoy what you're writing about. If you are passionate about your writing, then it will be easier to persuade your reader.

Every essay is persuasive in a way because every essay has a goal in mind. You are trying to pass on information or a personal opinion onto the consumer. Whether on purpose or not, you are trying to persuade the reader to believe what you are writing. Regardless of what you're writing about, you are persuading the reader to some extent.

Anonymous said...

After my first exposure to logos, ethos, and pathos, I realize that everyone has used them before without even knowing it. I used all three many times in my two letters in order to add flow and efficiency. I used logos the most due to my bashing Adidas and compared them to their competition, which they won't like. I used this the most because it was all genuinely logical for them to fix their mistake and take care of their customers. Pathos is another effective tool to use in any given essay, letter, email, etc. Pathos shows that you mean business, show authority, and makes the reader take you more seriously. I will continue to use these two the most in my future writing due to these reasons. The last reason I want to mention is getting the reader on your side. Some call it persuasion but others will call it open-minded. If you get the reader to be open-minded or on your side, they will read your writing with a better attitude and clear head. Getting Adidas to read my letter with a clear mind and to see my point of view will help with my and everyone's future success in writing.

Luke Burch said...

After my first exposure to logos, ethos, and pathos, I realize that everyone has used them before without even knowing it. I used all three many times in my two letters in order to add flow and efficiency. I used logos the most due to my bashing Adidas and compared them to their competition, which they won't like. I used this the most because it was all genuinely logical for them to fix their mistake and take care of their customers. Pathos is another effective tool to use in any given essay, letter, email, etc. Pathos shows that you mean business, show authority, and makes the reader take you more seriously. I will continue to use these two the most in my future writing due to these reasons. The last reason I want to mention is getting the reader on your side. Some call it persuasion but others will call it open-minded. If you get the reader to be open-minded or on your side, they will read your writing with a better attitude and clear head. Getting Adidas to read my letter with a clear mind and to see my point of view will help with my and everyone's future success in writing.

Sage said...

Looking back at past essays, I have noticed that I have already used ethos, pathos, and logos in them; although, I hadn't known that I was. Using these three ideas lets the letter flow and ultimately have a purpose. Without using these three ideas you lose the reader's interest. If you were to leave out pathos, it would be uninspiring and lack human connection. If you only wrote with logos and pathos, you would lack evidence to support your claims, and if you were to leave out logos you lose the understanding of the topic. As you see all of these ideas are vital to an excellently written essay. Every essay is persuasive because you are trying to get the reader to see something the way you do. As the writer you want them to understand it from your point of view so you would use pathos, ethos, and logos to show that you are passionate, logical, and ethical.

Anonymous said...

I will be using logos, ethos, and pathos in future essays, especially persuasive essays, to show that I know what I am talking about and passionate enough about that subject to try to convince the reader to agree with me. Logos will come in handy in trying to show the reader, whether it’s a fellow student, a future professor, or just an observer, that I am knowledgeable in what I am writing about. Ethos will show that I am considering other people’s feelings and opinions, even if I don’t necessarily agree. Pathos is useful in future essays because it shows the reader that I care about what I write about and it will make my essay more enthralling and entertaining.

I believe that every essay is persuasive because you always leave bits of your opinion and bias, no matter how large or small, in your writings. Maybe someone is reading my essay on types of jellyfish with a preformed opinion or no knowledge. My essay could sway that person and their feelings on jellyfish. You are trying to convince the reader to continue reading and agree with you at the end, to see things from your point of view.

Emma Haas said...

After realizing what the logos, ethos, and pathos all mean. It makes me recognize the deeper meaning of what I am writing. I think it is important to use these in upcoming essays because it enhances the writing a lot. When you use pathos you are using an emotional connection that the reader can relate to. This makes the reader more involved and can truly understand the meaning of the text. With that, each writing you do, you are expressing feelings and opinions to go with your side. You might include facts that prove some opinions, but you are using a lot of ethos, pathos, and logos. Whatever you are writing, someone could disagree with you. Using a persuasive manner will allow people to understand and maybe agree with what you are writing. If not, it always can open up discussion.

Kaylie Moody said...

I will be using logos, ethos, and pathos in future essays, especially persuasive essays, to show that I know what I am talking about and passionate enough about that subject to try to convince the reader to agree with me. Logos will come in handy in trying to show the reader, whether it’s a fellow student, a future professor, or just an observer, that I am knowledgeable in what I am writing about. Ethos will show that I am considering other people’s feelings and opinions, even if I don’t necessarily agree. Pathos is useful in future essays because it shows the reader that I care about what I write about and it will make my essay more enthralling and entertaining.

I believe that every essay is persuasive because you always leave bits of your opinion and bias, no matter how large or small, in your writings. Maybe someone is reading my essay on types of jellyfish with a preformed opinion or no knowledge. My essay could sway that person and their feelings on jellyfish. You are trying to convince the reader to continue reading and agree with you at the end, to see things from your point of view.

Anonymous said...

I will use Logos, Ethos, and pathos in my essay to engage the reader into what I am telling them. I will use pathos to show them how I really feel. It will be more of my personal opinions and my passion towards them. I will use ethos to prove that I know what I am talking about. I will bring up past events that have happened to prove that. I will use logos to make them realize that I am not asking for a lot. I can do this by asking for things that do not take too much time or effort.

Every essay is persuasive because "You" are always righting your own essay. Or at least you should be. When you are writing your own essay you leave parts of yourself and your opinion in that essay. By doing this, the reader will be reading the bias that you put into your essay.

Anonymous said...

In my essays, I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to make a connection with the reader. All three terms cater to different aspects of the person reading. Ethos will help establish an emotional bond between one another and keep them engaged in the essay. Pathos, I will use to show my passion behind what I am writing about and that it has meaning in my life. I will use logos and factual information to back up my writing to show my idea came from somewhere and has a basis for being true. Every essay is persuasive because even if you are only using facts, without bias, the reader will form their own opinion around what is being described; every essay has persuasion even if it is unintentional. For example, if you are writing about the President of the United States and only use facts, people still make an opinion about them whether or not they realize it.

Anonymous said...

Using logos, ethos, and pathos in your writing will help you with the overall meaning. I will use it to connect with whom I'm writing too or what I'm writing about. I will use ethos to show the reader that I know what I'm talking about and to establish my authority on a subject. Using logos will help me show data and common sense to the reader. I will use pathos to connect with the reader personally, in an attempt to sway them emotionally.

I believe every essay is meant to be persuasive and what I mean by that is when you are writing you always input your opinion into your essay. Sometimes you don't even notice that you do that. You're biased to your own opinion as you should be.

Joe Kolbeck said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in essays to convey strong feelings and understanding. I will inherit the use of pathos to show emotion to the reader/receiver to gain a level of trust. I will also use logos— being smart about what I ask to gain from sending them a letter— and last but certainly not least, ethos. I will use ethos to show the reader that I know what I'm talking about, and not just speaking haphazardly. Using all of these together to form one great, persuasive essay will most likely get you what you want.

I believe every essay is persuasive because you are always trying to get that company/person on your side. The writer is trying to gain something from writing an essay to that person, so they would want the reader to agree with them on the topic. If the reader doesn't like the argument provided by the writer, they will be less likely to cooperate with the writer. The writer will try to get the reader on their side, hence why every essay is persuasive.

Abigail Blok said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays so that I can be understood by a wide variety of audiences. Not everyone is drawn to a piece of writing containing only logos or only pathos. In order to make sure that the widest variety of people can understand and connect with my writing, I will include all three. In addition, all three include different purposes. Ethos is used to establish an emotional connection between the author and the reader. Pathos is used to show passion or purpose for writing. Logos is used to provide your logic behind your passion. For example, someone can state that kale is the best food ever but if they do not have logic, passion, and a connection with the reader, then their claim is invalid. In conclusion, by including logos, ethos, and pathos in my essays, my readers will better understand why I wrote on a certain topic.

I believe that every essay is meant to be argumentative because every belief comes with someone who does not believe. Most of the time, the writer will try and get the reader on their side. Every writer must prove to the reader why they are right; they do this by creating an argument. Whether the writer knows it or not, they are trying to prove that what they believe is correct. They do this by using pathos, ethos, and logos. In conclusion, anytime the writer is stating what they believe they are creating an argumentive essay.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to create a connection between me and the reader. I want whoever is reading my work to be able to relate to it so they are impacted by it. Using logos is important because you need logic in order to have a realistic goal when writing. Logic helps me write smarter because I think about how each work will have an impact on the reader. Ethos is also important because it helps me remember what is ethical when writing. I believe pathos is the most important because this is what will really develop a connection to the reader. If I can add passion to my writing, my readers will want to read more. It feels like the text is written directly to you when you feel a connection which is what I strive for in my writing. Every essay is persuasive because everyone writes in a different manner. It doesn't matter what you're writing about, you will write in a way that shows what you believe and think. When I write, I'm writing how I'm feeling and other people may disagree.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to help me make a connection between myself and the reader. I want the reader to be able to trust me and therefore agree with my opinion; logos, pathos, and ethos will help me do this. Pathos will help me show that I have a passion for the subject that I am writing about — that I care for it enough to write an essay about it. Logos will help me with showing that I know about this topic well by showing facts with sources and being able to explain it in depth. Ethos will also help me establish my knowledge over the reader showing that you know what you are talking about and that is why they should believe you. I believe that every essay is persuasive because you are trying to get each reader to agree, believe in what you believe, with you.

Anonymous said...

I will use logos, ethos, and pathos to help relate to the reader on a more personal level, and show that I am credible. I want the reader to understand my goal and I will do my best to persuade them to agree with my opinion. Logos shows the reader that I am well educated on the topic and that I care enough to research a topic well. Ethos is about proving to the reader that I can be trusted and that I know what I am talking about—this can tie into logos. Pathos is about relating to the reader and showing that I am passionate about this topic; I need to show that I am confident in what I say and it is helpful to find ways to relate to your reader; pathos represents your passion for what you write.

Every essay is persuasive in the fact that every essay has a purpose and the author wants to persuade you that they are correct about the subject, or maybe even that their opinion is correct.

Jaxen Mullet said...

Ethos, logos, and pathos can be used in many different ways and can make you have more emphasis on the topic you are talking about. Ethos shows that you have the authority or knowledge of your topic making no reason for the reader to not believe what you are talking about. I will use scenarios that happened in the game to show that I did play it and have knowledge of the game. Logos is the logic of the three. To truly convince someone of something, making it logical is well, logical. It makes more sense to the reader making them more likely to agree with you. I will only ask for him to take a small part of his time out of his day to make someone else's infinitely better. Pathos is the emotional or passion-based of the three. Humans are naturally moved by emotional or passionate subjects in life. By including it in any writing, you are able to get the reader more involved in the subject of your writing. I will talk about the moving part of the game that could move almost everyone that invested time in the game to tears.

Every essay is persuasive because you are trying to show that you know what you are writing about and trying to convince the reader of everything that you write about.

Luke Feeken said...

The purpose of using logos, ethos, and pathos in my letters to give weight to the context of the letter. Logos stands for logic or reason. These points are to be rational and can be critical to convincing the reader. Ethos stands for ethics or authority. Ethos arguments establish credibility to yourself as a writer and official of the subject. Finally, pathos stands for passion and emotion. These details engage the reader personally and will make themselves want to invest in your writing. All three are critical to writing a convincing argument in your essay.

All essays are persuasive in that they are all trying to convince the reader of something. This ‘something’ can range from support and opinions to making the reader more knowledgeable and intellectually developed. Argumentative essays try to sway people to take the stance on a certain topic. Informative essays try to convince the reader that what the writer is telling them is a fact. Narrative essays want to hold the reader’s attention. All essays are trying to shift the perspective of the reader, making them all persuasive.

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Mattie O'Donnell said...

Ethos, logos, and pathos play vital roles in creating an essay that is okay or one that is amazing and will guarantee you a response. Ethos establishes the credibility of the writer, it provides the reader with the fact that you have a good idea of what you are talking about. Logos is the logical reasonings within your essay. This impacts your essay by providing proven facts to make a logical argument. Finally, pathos plays an important part to tug at the heartstrings of your reader, it makes them feel your passion about the topic you are writing on. In other words, it makes them feel emotionally connected to the topic just as you are. In future essays, I will use ethos, logos, and pathos to make the reader think I am knowledgeable, connected, and credible about the topic I am writing about. Every essay is persuasive in a way because you want the reader to be captivated by your essay and think about what you are writing to a deeper level. By the end of the essay, the reader should feel the same way you did about the topic as you did writing the essay.