In Class Notes October 28, 2008

What is ethos?
-good character
-goodwill
-good sense

*1st, 2nd, 3rd person "distance" and "voice"
*active vs passive
* qualifiers
* word choec
* punctuation

Parents example pg 315.
Sharpio-
Good Sense: making the argument- "if we do x, y will happen" Examples- 1st person word choice (pairing)
Qualifier- "it is a complex matter"

Goodwill: acknowledges parents, emotions, values
- word choice confidence, grace
- QUALIFIERS (some...most)

Good Character:

• (agressiveness toward parents)
• (trust)/ (responsible)/ (fair)/ (honest)
• Situates herself as an advocate for both parents and students
• word choices
• examples (first person)