Ethos, pathos, logos

The definition of Ethos;
In classical rhetoric, a persuasive appeal (one of the three artistic proofs) based on the character or projected character of the speaker or writer.

Example;

"Everyone makes an appeal to ethos, if only an ethos of choosing never to stoop to such matters as ethos. No speech with intent is 'non-rhetorical.' Rhetoric is not everything, but it is everywhere in the speech of human arguers."
(Donald N. McCloskey, "How to Do a Rhetorical Analysis, and Why." New Directions in Economic Methodology, ed. by Roger Backhouse. Routledge, 1994)

The definition of Pathos;
In classical rhetoric, the means of persuasion (one of the three artistic proofs) that appeals to the audience's emotions. Adjective: pathetic.

Example;
"Hillary Clinton used a moment of brilliantly staged emotion to win the New Hampshire Democratic primary . . .. As she answered questions in a diner on the morning before the election, Mrs. Clinton's voice began to waver and crack when she said: 'It's not easy. . . . This is very personal for me.

The definition of Logos;
In classical rhetoric, the means of persuasion by demonstration of logical proof, real or apparent. Plural: logoi.

Example;

"The appeals to reason that an orator might use do not violate the principles of strict logic; they are merely adaptations of logic. So, whereas the syllogism and induction are the forms that reasoning takes in logic, the enthymeme and the example are the forms that reasoning takes in rhetoric."
(Edward P.J. Corbett and Robert J. Connors, Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. Oxford Univ. Press, 1999)

Education

I read an article written by the New York Times, about the declining enrollment rate in public schools across America. Many people will argue that it's the so called recession that is the cause of the rapid decrease in funding for educational providers and institutions. Lets be honest, demographics have always played a part in the type of education one receives. Public schools often lack the funding to provide the same education as say a private or charter school. Without sufficient funding, teachers are faced with trying to teach with outdated materials. Thus, leading to learning disabilities, declining enrollment, competing with surrounding schools and finally teachers are being laid off. No longer is it a matter of children being advanced enough to attend "better" schools or the educational state of the children, but simply weather or not they have the financial means to "pay" for proper education.

Review of my diagnostic scoren

After completing the diagnostic test, I became aware of the areas in which I have the most trouble. I did struggle a bit on certain questions, however, for the most part things went pretty smoothly. If I had to pick an area in which I need to concentrate on, it would be puncuation and spelling. I honestly must say that Im not very literate when it comes to computers and technology. I often find myself extremely overwhelmed, frustrated and dare I say uneducated. Even now as I sit at my neighbor's computer "blogging" about my feelings, I still can't help but wonder am I even completing the proper assignment.