How do these articles use Emotion to
persuade? (Guiding Question)
In the three articles about the possibility
of the United States invading Syria, emotion is utilized to persuade readers to
agree with each author’s point. (thesis)
TS,F,O,O,F,O,O,F,O,O,CS (paragraph plan)
1.
Intro + thesis as last sentence
2.
Article 1 (NY TIMES)
a.
Fact: “The
potential strike by the United States against Syria, despite strong opposition
from many countries and major political and religious leaders, including the
pope, will result in more innocent victims and escalation, potentially spreading
the conflict far beyond Syria’s borders.”
1.
In this quote, Putin attempts to employ pathos
to convince his readers that the United States should refrain from striking
Syria, despite their widespread use of chemical weapons on citizens, including
women and children. He begins by
pointing out that “religious leaders, including the pope,” strongly oppose any
US intervention. Pointing out that the
pope is against military action is a form of pathos, because many Americans
view the pope in a positive light. When
one of the most famous religious leaders in the world condemns an American
military response prior to its implementation, this might provide American
citizens with a reason to pause, since they have positive feelings towards the
pope and generally believe that he is on the side of what’s good and
right. What’s more, Putin makes sure to
point out that escalation will result in “more innocent victims.” This is, again, an attempt to use emotion to
influence since there aren’t many Americans who will or can tolerate innocents
being killed.
2.
explanation
b.
Fact
c.
Fact
3.
Article 2 (HUFF PO)
a.
Fact
b.
Fact
c.
Fact
4.
Article 3 (Breitbart)
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