Evaluating Pathos and Ethos

Follow the following below. “Read the posted excerpts from Baldwin and Coates, as well as “Citing Text Effectively,” before completing this assignment. In one paragraph, answer the following: Overall, how well does James Baldwin use ethos in his excerpt from The Fire Next Time? Quote specific examples that illustrate his tone, any references to his own credibility, and any instances where he is showing audience consciousness. Again, you must cite the reading for specific examples, and I want you to consider his audience carefully (his 15-year old nephew, also named James). To determine whether his use of ethos is effective or not, try to address whether his uses of ethos assist him establish credibility and trustworthiness or hurt him and why. In a second paragraph, answer the following: Overall, how well does Ta-Nahisi Coates use pathos in his excerpt from Between the World and Me? Quote specific examples of how he uses metaphors, how he chooses specific ways to word or phrase his ideas, and any instances of visual language. Like the first paragraph, I expect direct citations from the text. To determine whether his use of pathos is effective or not, try to address which emotions his metaphors, word choice, and visual language seem to be evoking in his intended audience (his 14-year old son, Samori) and whether those emotions seem effective or fair or not in your opinion and why.

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Cathy, CS.