Debate+rules+by+Aristotle

Three Elements of Persuasion According to Aristotle Reason- logos – the logic of the argument > evidence the babies born to mothers who smoke have lower birth rates, more respiratory problems, and a higher incidence of sudden death syndrome than the children of nonsmoking mothers. Emotion- pathos- the emotion of an argument > a recent tragic accident involving a local twelve-year-old girl who was killed by a drunk driver as she rode her bicycle school. Focus on the condition of her bike, the blood on her dress, and the anguish on the faces of her parents. Ethics- ethos- credibility > qualified, experience, well-informed, and knowledgeable person whose > arguments are ethically sound. > of convincing readers. > you as experienced, insightful, relaxed, or intense.
 * 1) An argument in an appeal to mostly reason and intellect. Argument deals with issues that are debatable with opposing views.
 * 2) Most effective when you are expecting your readers to disagree with you.
 * 3)  Ex: Pregnant women should refrain from smoking cigarettes. Cite statistical
 * 1) Deductive reasoning: moves from a broad, general statement to particular examples supporting the statement***
 * 2) Inductive reasoning: moves from several particular examples to a single, useful generalization.
 * 1) Attempt to arouse reader’s feelings, instincts, senses and biases
 * 2) Used most profitably when readers agree with you
 * 3)  Ex: Urge lawyers to impose stricter jail sentences for alcohol abuse. Describe
 * 1) Word choice is highly important: use words with favorable or unfavorable connotations. (“Slender” or “scrawny”).
 * 2) Use figurative language.
 * 1)  Cultivate a sincere, honest tone that will establish your reputation as a reliable,
 * 1) Used in conjunction with reason and emotion to lesson resistance from readers
 * 2)  The more believable we are as human beings, the better chance we will have
 * 1) The tone of the essay is key, and is also formed by word choice.
 * 2)  The types of examples used are important. The types can help the reader see