DCA Final Draft
Denise Reyes
Dr. Lee
English 1301-004 (10AM)
22 September 2014
Discourse Community Analysis As ENGL 1301 has progressed these past two months, Professor Lee has taught the class the difference between argument and plain old fighting. The goal of argument, as First Year Writing describes is, “to bring about a change in an audience’s initial position on a controversial issue…” (Wood et al., 5). In addition, we have been discussing the ethos, pathos, and logos appeals when proposing an argument. These three criteria are critical for convincing the audience to understand where you are coming from, and hopefully accept your proposal. Ethos pertains to ethical appeals; pathos relates to emotions and values; and lastly, logos communicates a logical appeal. Through the use of logos, ethos, and pathos, this paper will discuss how I became a member of my discourse community; which is my youth group. In addition, it will give you an insight into a large segment of my life. The first night I was ever invited to join my youth group was during the fall of 2008. Sitting in youth group on Wednesday nights has taught me about God on a much deeper level and has helped me have a more personal connection with my Lord and Savior. Because I have been in youth for six years I have developed logos by having a well-rounded knowledge of the Bible, and because of my level of experience. My youth group knows that they can come to me if they are ever stressed or concerned about anything, or even if they have any questions. Additionally, Robert and Leslie know they can come to me if they need help with the youth or setting up a game. Every now and then, Leslie and Robert will plan a game night instead of teaching. It is during these nights that they usually pick me as a team captain because of my knowledge of the Bible, due to all my years in youth group.
Now some naysayers might say that I have not yet become a part of this discourse community, but this summer my youth group
Dr. Lee
English 1301-004 (10AM)
22 September 2014
Discourse Community Analysis As ENGL 1301 has progressed these past two months, Professor Lee has taught the class the difference between argument and plain old fighting. The goal of argument, as First Year Writing describes is, “to bring about a change in an audience’s initial position on a controversial issue…” (Wood et al., 5). In addition, we have been discussing the ethos, pathos, and logos appeals when proposing an argument. These three criteria are critical for convincing the audience to understand where you are coming from, and hopefully accept your proposal. Ethos pertains to ethical appeals; pathos relates to emotions and values; and lastly, logos communicates a logical appeal. Through the use of logos, ethos, and pathos, this paper will discuss how I became a member of my discourse community; which is my youth group. In addition, it will give you an insight into a large segment of my life. The first night I was ever invited to join my youth group was during the fall of 2008. Sitting in youth group on Wednesday nights has taught me about God on a much deeper level and has helped me have a more personal connection with my Lord and Savior. Because I have been in youth for six years I have developed logos by having a well-rounded knowledge of the Bible, and because of my level of experience. My youth group knows that they can come to me if they are ever stressed or concerned about anything, or even if they have any questions. Additionally, Robert and Leslie know they can come to me if they need help with the youth or setting up a game. Every now and then, Leslie and Robert will plan a game night instead of teaching. It is during these nights that they usually pick me as a team captain because of my knowledge of the Bible, due to all my years in youth group.
Now some naysayers might say that I have not yet become a part of this discourse community, but this summer my youth group