In Class: Ethos Artifact

The ethos object that I brought to class is my tennis racket. Ethos establishes credibility for whoever presents an argument, so I chose to bring an object that adds to my credibility as a tennis player. Anyone can claim to be a tennis player, but one who obviously participates and knows the game of tennis will be able to demonstrate these skills on any given basis, with or without a racket. By bringing my racket to class today, I wanted to establish my credibility and legitimacy of a tennis player. My tennis racket has natural wear and tear, and through examining it, you can tell that it has been worn down through regular use. My goal through this is to gain the trust of everyone who I present myself to, which is crucial in creating an effective argument. In order to win over the audience and for them to buy into an argument, it is essential to gain their trust. This particular racket has been my main racket for the past few years, and is one that I have found most success with while playing. I find it important in tennis to feel comfortable with your racket in tennis, and it is equally important that you find the right racket to complement your style of play. There are rackets designed for power, as well as rackets designed for finesse. My particular racket is designed for finesse, because I find efficiency and accuracy more important in my game than power and speed. Tennis is one of my passions, and easily one of my favorite sports to play.