Reflect on a speech you observed or presented. Explain to us what the topic was and who was involved. Indicate which of these appeal(s) were used in the presentation. Provide a specific example to illustrate. Was the use of these appeals effective? Why/why not? If you could only use one of these appeals (ethos, logos, or pathos) in a presentation which one would you select and why?
If you have access to watch/listen/play videos on your computer, and/or are not able to come up with any specific example please visit one of the following websites:
TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) is a nonprofit organization that hosts several talks each year. They have a wide range of topics available on their website - http://www.ted.com
American Rhetoric is another wonderful website that has transcripts, videos, and MP3s for famous speeches - http://www.americanrhetoric.com