Module 5: Stretching Limits in the Age of Reason

You have explored throughout this module the evolution of writing's persuasion from one based on faith to one based on reasoning. With the rise of the Age of Reason, writers and speakers alike supported their arguments with devices such as pathos, logos, and ethos. You also learned about logical fallacies to help you become aware of problems that could make your argument invalid. Rhetoric seeks not only correctness in language but also clearness, unity, force, and beauty in expression. Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrate how writing can effectively persuade, instruct, and entertain.

You have also learned about the grammar of sentences and the ability to use sentences effectively to produce a desired effect on readers and listeners. When writing, you must write with a specific audience in mind. By keeping in mind that someone is listening, you will be more interesting and use more details in your persuasion.

 

 

 

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