Reading, some people hate it, some people love it. As a person who hated it and grew to love it, i know how easily reading can be influence, rather its the cover of the book, the genre, or even critics on the book. When it comes to reading many things can influence what you read and what you don’t read. Throughout high school and even college, people are forced to read articles, stories and even textbook that can be a drag for some and the highlight of the day for other. My question today is: How does ethos, pathos and logos affect people’s reading activity when forced to read for class? Why is this question so important? This question is important because most millennials don’t read for fun anymore. I had interviewed five of my peers to see what types of books they like to …show more content…
Interviewing these millennials the conclusion that ethos, pathos and logos had an effect to which puts them off of reading for fun. However, if the book was on a topic that they like, then they wouldn’t have a problem with reading it, for example Brad. Brad was one of the five millennials that i had interview and got to know a little more about his reading habits. Brad, 24, is a high school graduate who hasn’t attended college and works full time at his family store, Gordon’s Bait & Tackle. I had asked Brad if i could interview him about his reading habits and throughout the interview, he states that he never reads, and that the only time he read was when his teacher assigned the class a book, and “even then I usually never read them” he said. I then asked him why he never read the books his teacher assigned he said, “Being forced to read is like being forced to clean, you hate it and you rather be doing something else, plus the book were usually boring”. Later on I asked Brad what his interest were, I found out that he like sports and video games. His favorite sport was football, and I
Dana Gioia calls out millennials and younger generations in america, to spark a conversation about the increasingly declining and destructive behavior of NOT reading! Gioia makes very many fantastic points and uses very many persuasive elements on why literacy actually is vital to to our society and the negative effects that come from this lack of literacy. She gives us factual evidence and credible sources to pull the reader into her side of the argument.
The world of argumentation. Ethos, Logos, and Pathos are different styles of writing and each style can be used to persuade the reader to change their mind to the writer's point of view. Logos is a Greek term meaning logic. It is the logic or reason, this style of writing focuses more on the facts of an argument. An example of this can be "All women are smart. Amelia is a woman. Therefore, Amelia is smart. Logos can also be expressed with a picture. Pathos addresses the emotional aspect of writing. The writer can use this style to express sympathy and/or imagination. An example of pathos is, "They've worked against everything you've worked so hard to build. Do not give others the chance to humiliate you." Ethos is used to build authority. It
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are three different ways to persuade an audience to a point of view. Each one is used in their own way to dictate the direction a reader should be thinking. Ethos is to use ethics to persuade a reader. This could be done by using the credibility, or character of the author as a form of persuasion. Pathos is using emotions, such as famous inspirational quotes, stories and a vivid dialog to persuade the reader.
Like every great literary masterpiece, results of pathos may vary from reader to reader. Examples of ethos in the story Green
Ethos, pathos, and logos are three persuasive techniques used in writing to appeal to an audience's emotions, logic, and credibility. Ethos refers to the ethical appeal or the credibility of the writer. It involves establishing your own expertise or authority on the topic being discussed. A writer can build an ethos by citing credible sources, displaying knowledge of the subject matter, and presenting arguments in a way that is logical and sensible. Pathos, on the other hand, is the emotional appeal used to connect with the audience on a personal level.
In the article, “Why Literature Matters,” Dana Gioia predominantly focuses on the use of logos, logical fact-based evidence and stimulating, emotional-based language to entice the audience. Gioia elaborates on the theme of correlation between young adult Americans and the decline of literature in this age group. He continues his argument with the consequences with the decline of literature in the lives of these Americans.
Pathos is the attempt to persuade your reader by appealing to their emotions, logos is persuading the reader by using arguments they will receive
Using the findings of “Reading at Risk,” Gioia argues that “literary readers are markedly more civically engaged than nonreaders, scoring two to four times more likely to perform charity work, visit a museum or attend a sporting event.” Nevertheless, the reason being might be “the kind of civic and historical knowledge that comes with literary reading.” Not only does this argument point out the negative effects of non-readers, but shows the positive side if more young adults took on reading rather than anything else. More readers are more likely to do something that can be a benefit to society while non-readers don’t benefit at all. With an increasing number of non-readers, there will most likely be a lack of political, historical, and economic reforms that have a necessity for creativity, historical and civic
In one study it is revealed that “literary readers are markedly more civically engaged than non readers… more likely to perform charity work, visit a museum, or attend a sporting event.” Gioia adds this study to her essay because she her audience to know that not reading doesn't just affect your job or work, it affects your daily
In chapter two of The Dumbest Generation, Mark Bauerlein expands upon his stated conclusion from the first chapter. He proclaims that one of the main reasons for the “knowledge deficits” of the under-thirty generation is a nationwide “bibliophobia”, which is a fear of books or rather the lack of willingness to read.
In “Why Don’t Teens Read For Pleasure Like They Used To?,” Jennifer Ludden a writer from Mind/Shift, KQED.org explains why many teens aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. A study done by Common Sense Media, shows that “Nearly half of 17-year-olds say they read for pleasure no more than one or times a year - if that.” Ludden states that with the digital revolution, there are more platforms than ever to read on. Even though the number of American teens reading for pleasure has dramatically. Additionally, Jim Steyer, CEO and founder of Common Sense Media, says he’s been studying the impact of technology on children.
They read because they live in an often terrible world. They read because they believe, despite the callow protestations of certain adults, that books-especially the dark and dangerous ones-will save them” (Alexie). Readers use literature as an escape, they use it to get away from their life. Reading literature can distract the
As a girl growing up around a group of bikers, boys and two parents who listened to eighties hair bands and metal, you wouldn’t think that I read or was read to frequently before starting school. I pursued in reading quite often, actually. When I finally started school, I had the tendency of keeping to myself and staying quiet. There never have been very many friends in the picture of my life. I learned at a young age that there often are going to be cliques, even when you’re an eight year old in girl scouts. I stood out in more ways than one, but for now I’m only going to elucidate why reading is so salient to me.
In Katherine Kersten's “Why students should read the classics” she clearly argues that “[New York Times] Reading Workshop's goal is to make students lifelong readers. But it's hardly self-evident that reading about pop stars is a better use of kids' [...] time than playing video games or basketball” (1). Contemporary books sometimes lacks the great amount of literary devices that are used in great amounts in classic books. When students are learning how to use literary devices they should be reading examples that were written by authors who have taken their time in what they write and not a graphic novel or a simple short novel. Contemporary novels don’t often have the best examples that are beneficial to young readers and writers sometimes because they are too relatable to the reader.
Additionally, what people read influences how they perceive the world. In turn, this influences what and to whom they like and are sympathetic towards. I once needed to write a nonfiction essay for a school assignment, and I choose to write about video games, specifically about their artistic potential and about esports. I choose that subject since I love video games, and have amassed a wealth of knowledge about those topics over many years worth of