Persuasive techniques such as Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are used to help state/support a claim when writing. In the article “Position on Dodgeball in Physical Education” by the NASPE, the authors focus on using persuasive techniques to make claims about how dodgeball is not a beneficial activity in physical education. To begin, the authors utilize their own credibility to enhance the claim that dodgeball is not an appropriate school game. To remind the readers of their authority and knowledge, the authors state, “Thus, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) would like to reiterate its position about including dodgeball in school physical education programs”(986). The language of the passage reveals how the authors …show more content…
This quote relays the fact that the NASPE has gone far enough to establish standards for sports that people are expected to follow. This demonstrates how authority was used yet again to convince the reader that the situation presented was the correct goal. As one can see, the belief that dodgeball is inappropriate for schools is supported by the association and credibility of the authors. In addition, logic and data are used to support banning dodgeball in all schools. For instance, to provide a clear definition of gym class, the authors state, “The purpose of physical education is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be physically active for a lifetime”(986). The point of this statement is to give a clear explanation as to what a general, beneficial class would look like. This highlights the goal that all physical educators should hope to attain, with a broad generalization of what that should specifically look like. Further, when arguing that keeping children active is difficult, the writers say, “61.5% of children aged 9-13