Logos
By:Andrea Pierce
The logic or facts
used to support an
argument or justification.
Example:
- " 'The' is the most commonly
used word in the English language,
according to a study by Oxford English
Dictionary."
-"An Article of Faith for Marketers:
Place no Faith in Articles."
By: Geoffrey A. Fowler and
Yukari Iwatani Kane
Example:
that breast cancer is genetic
or hereditary, with rising percentages,
attached to fatty diets, childlessness, or
becoming pregnant after 30."
-"The Clan of One-Breasted Women: Epilogue"
By:Terry Tempest Williams
Example:
- "In January 1988, the Supreme Court
refused to review the Appeals Court decision."
-"The Clan of the One-Breasted Women:Epilogue"
By:Terry Tempest Williams
Importance in Writing
- Logos provides examples and
logic to the writers argument.
- Logos is very important when a
writer is trying to persuade his/her
audience. It shows that they
know what they are talking about.
It creates factual support of the topic. Logos is a very important rhetorical device and is very effect if used correctly.
Effects in Writing
Logos plays a big role in writing. When a writing uses logos it, strengthens their purpose, therefore they are more likely to get their purpose across. More people are prone to believing facts than they are to opinions. Many people will find a piece more scholarly and persuasive than a piece with the authors bias. The reading might not havethe same bias as the reader, therefore the purpose of the piece will not reach out to the reader. If the author uses facts and support for their arguement, they are more likely to be heard.
A a date is also logos.
Dictionary
Definition
Revised
Definition
The reason or rational principle
expressed in words and things,
arguments, or justification.
When identifying logos
they are facts not opinions.
