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Chapter 5: Work

Chapter 5: Work. The Language of Composition Thursday, Nov. 17 – Tuesday, Nov. 29 th. Ethos (Ethics). An appeal to a character or person to demonstrate that they are credible and trustworthy Ex: psychologists specializing in adolescent behavior

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Chapter 5: Work

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  1. Chapter 5: Work The Language of Composition Thursday, Nov. 17 – Tuesday, Nov. 29th

  2. Ethos (Ethics) • An appeal to a character or person to demonstrate that they are credible and trustworthy • Ex: psychologists specializing in adolescent behavior • Emphasizes shared values between the speaker and the audience • Ex: a parent speaks to another parent showing concern • A speaker’s reputation immediately causes the audience to listen • Ex: “the dog whisperer” • The speaker’s expertise, knowledge, experience, training, sincerity, or a combination of these can give the audience a reason for listening

  3. Logos (Reason) • Writers offer clear, rational ideas that are logical • Use of facts, statistical data, or expert testimony as support • Can acknowledge a counterarguments (which will strengthen your argument if you refute the validity of the counterargument

  4. Pathos (Emotion) • Difficult to write effectively using only emotional appeals • Can use language within the work which does tap into emotions (figurative language, personal anecdotes) • Use of visual elements usually evoke a greater emotional appeal

  5. What is work ethic? • Does our society lack work ethics or has our society become workaholics? Why? • How does the notion of the American Dream fit into our current society? • What types of workers exist in our society? • Do you want a job or a career? What’s the difference?

  6. “Serving in Florida”Barbara Ehrenreich • Who is Ehrenreich’s audience? • How does Ehrenreich establish her ethos in this selection? What part does her relationship with George play in her appeal to ethos? • Ehrenreich is both the observer and the writer. • How does she make this narrative stance work? • Does she shift abruptly between describing what is going on and commenting about it, or does she move smoothly between the two? • Provide specific passages.

  7. The Atlanta Exposition AddressBooker T. Washington • What appeals to ethos does Washington make in the opening paragraphs? What additional appeals to ethos does he make as the speech proceeds? • Identify appeals to both logos and pathos in this speech. Which one is more prevalent? Why do you think Washington emphasized that appeal? • What is the prevailing imagery of the final paragraph? Why do you think Washington chose to end this way?

  8. The Traveling Bra Salesman’s LessonClaudia O’Keefe • Where in the essay does O’Keefe begin appealing to logos? • How does O’Keefe establish her ethos within the first several paragraphs? How would you describe the ethos? • Where does O’Keefe address counterarguments? Does she concede or refute them? • What is the lesson O’Keefe wants us to learn?

  9. We Can Do It! PosterJ. Howard Miller • What characteristics do you associate with the woman depicted in the poster? • How does the poster appeal to logos and pathos? How is this poster an argument for women working outside the home? • How effective is this appeal on you? Would you be willing to work outside the home?

  10. Compare & Contrast How are these two images similar and/or different?

  11. The Great GAPsby SocietyJeff Parker • Is the allusion to the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald appropriate? Why? • What is the purpose of the expression “old sport”? How does it contribute to the characterization of the man in the suit? • How do you think Ehrenreich would respond to this cartoon? Would the cartoon effectively illustrate her work? Why?

  12. Homework • Complete journal entry #1 • Read for class on Friday, the 18th(see packet for specific concepts to focus on) 1. Thomas Carlyle from Labour pg. 209-211 2. Tillie Olsen I Stand Here Ironing pg. 224-230 3. Amelia Warren Tyagi “Why Women Have to Work” pg. 238-240 4. Richard SelzerThe Surgeon as Priest pg. 197-204

  13. Chapter 5: Work Friday, Nov. 18th

  14. LabourThomas Carlyle

  15. I Stand Here IroningTillie Olsen

  16. Harvest SongJean Toomer

  17. “Why Women Have to Work”Amelia Warren Tyagi

  18. The Surgeon as PriestRichard Selzer

  19. Homework • Complete Journal Entry #2 • Read for class on Monday, Nov. 21st • The Case for Staying Home pg. 240-242 • Sick Parents Go to Work, Stay Home When Kids Are Ill pg. 242-243 • My Mother, Myself, Her Career, My Questions pg. 243-245 • Don’t Call Me Mr. Mom pg. 246-247 • “Working Parents Play ‘Beat the Clock’” pg. 235-238

  20. Monday, Nov. 21st

  21. The Case for Staying HomeClaudia

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