Exploration of Ethos

Ethos: In rhetoric, the character or emotions of a speaker or writer that are expressed in the attempt to persuade an audience. it is distinguished from pathos, which is the emotion the speaker or writer hopes to induce in the audience. Ethos was the natural disposition or moral character, an abiding quality, and pathos a temporary and often violent emotional state. Ethos described character. (Dictionary.com)

My definition of ethos is the emotional response you obtain from reading text. Putting emotion into your writing is the key thing that keeps the audience interested. No one would want to read a monotone essay simply for the fact that it is a boring and hard to stay connected to. I love putting emphasis in not only my writing but the way i speak as well. I am a very loud and outgoing person and it is important to show the audience that, not only in telling them directly but displaying it in how the paper is read. This semester i have learned just how to show these skills in a way that is very effective. My writing has improved tremendously and will continue to improve with the lessons that i have learned. Learning how to not only use ethos but pathos and logos has made my writing exciting for even myself to read. Writing is not my strong subject but i would like it to become one.