Expressing Your Views Assessment

A personal philosophy statement expresses your belief or perspective about a truth you hold dear. Drawing inspiration from other writers who have attempted to communicate their wisdom on life, nature, and the world, you'll craft your own personal philosophy paragraph. Your paragraph should include

a clear claim supported with evidence
one example of abductive, deductive, or inductive reasoning
two rhetorical appeals (ethos, kairos, logos, or pathos)
two rhetorical devices
correct grammar, usage, and punctuation
Audience

Who are you speaking to?

Purpose

What do you want your statement to achieve?

Claim

What is your claim?

Personal Philosophy Statement

Type your response here. Your personal philosophy statement should be at least 7-10 sentences in length.

Logical Reasoning

How did you incorporate abductive, deductive, or inductive reasoning?

Rhetorical Appeals

Which two rhetorical appeals did you incorporate?

How did they enhance your claim?

Rhetorical Devices

Which two rhetorical devices did you incorporate?

How did they enhance your claim?