In this unit you also studied persuasive techniques. Choose three examples from the unit where one character tries to persuade another or the author tries to persuade the audience. Write down the example, selection, and which type of persuasive technique is being used. Write your answer as a complete paragraph.
One example of persuasive techniques in the unit is when Atticus Finch tries to persuade the jury to see Tom Robinson's innocence in the trial. He uses logical reasoning by presenting evidence that proves Tom's innocence, such as demonstrating that his left arm is disabled and couldn't have committed the crime that he is accused of. Another example is when Bob Ewell tries to persuade the jury to believe his false accusations against Tom Robinson. He uses emotional appeal by playing on racial prejudices and using inflammatory language to incite fear and hatred towards Tom. Lastly, the author, Harper Lee, tries to persuade the reader to sympathize with Tom Robinson and recognize the injustice of racial discrimination. She employs the rhetorical technique of ethos by establishing her credibility as a writer and using her storytelling skills to evoke empathy and moral outrage in the audience.
