Examine their use of three concepts in argumentative writing but often times used in fiction and poetry: ethos – ethical appeal; pathos – emotional appeal; logos – logical appeal.

Choose three short stories and three poems to thoroughly examine. Examine their use of three concepts in argumentative writing but often times used in fiction and poetry: ethos – ethical appeal; pathos – emotional appeal; logos – logical appeal. Think about how each writer uses these techniques to appeal to his/her reader but also how he/she uses these mechanisms to present his/her main characters, address a variation of themes and audience, deal with conflict, and set up the climax of the story. If you see a connection between any or all of the writings you have chosen, feel free to capitalize on that.