There is nothing more crippling to a human being than for that person to think of himself/herself as a victim. You’ll notice that the writer of this story does not see himself as a victim, even though he CERTAINLY was a victim! Mr. Douglass chose to make the best of his circumstances and sought to better himself instead of wallowing in self-pity. How did he avoid the temptation to see himself as a victim? How can a person avoid the temptation of blaming others for his/her lack of success, and instead choose to be the best he/she can be despite the obstacles?
This week we discussed the three categories of persuasive techniques: logos (logic, facts, reason), ethos (ethics, values, morality), and pathos (emotion, language, story). Which of these three techniques do you tend to find most persuasive? In other words, when someone is trying to persuade you of something, are they more likely to convince you with facts, with morals, or with feelings? Explain why you think this is the case by providing specific examples.
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Composition: 8th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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