Highschooler's Ethos Essay

In my situation, building ethos for preventing obesity between parents and high schoolers would be significantly different. In establishing ethos in front of parents, I might talk about the healthy foods I feed my children and the sports that they not only love doing, but also prevent them from becoming a part of America’s growing child obesity problem. Also, I would talk about how simple it is to feed my children all their fruits and vegetables and the little amount of time it takes to prep their lunches or dinners everyday. Parents are more likely to listen if they know I have experience raising children as well. On the other hand, building ethos for a group of high schoolers is different in that I would tell a story of my journey as a overweight highschooler and how I overcame my weight problems through doing sports that not only were interesting to me but also kept me active. Additionally, I would talk about easy ways to eat healthier foods that aided me in my transformation. High schoolers would rather listen to someone who’s been in their feet and therefore feel compelled to believe my message to them.
Page 12 Activity: In George Wil’s Reigning in China, he appeals to logos through his intertwining of statistical facts and use of other authors to validate his ideas. He introduces his writing by boldly stating the fact
that, “Half of the 6 billion tons of coal burned globally each year is burned in China.” He wastes no time and presents the data that China depends heavily on coal, a nonrenewable natural resource. Additionally, he continues his piece as he introduces another author, James Fallows, to solidify his point that China has reached the point where demand for coal is so high that the Chinese government has turned to improving public transportation so that reaching coal will be easier to access.
Page 17 Activity: Dwight D Eisenhower appeals to logos through provoking hope and remembrance of family.
In the line, “The eyes of the world are upon you,” Eisenhower evokes a sense of purpose as the men are about to risk their lives for their home and country. These men are scared and the line gives the men the courage to stay strong. Additionally, it also hits home as it motivates the men by having them think about the future safety of their wives and children. Although the men fear losing their lives, it allows for the men to know that in the event that they die, they will not be forgotten and that they meaningfully contributed to advancing the
country.