Now that you've identified Congresswoman Mink's use of rhetorical appeals and devices, you'll prepare to explain how
they are effective. Re-read her speech and answer the
questions in the table to organize your analysis.
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Rhetorical Appeals
• What rhetorical
appeals does Mink
use?
How are they
effective?
Rhetorical Devices
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• What rhetorical
devices does Mink
use to strengthen
her argument?
• How are they
effective?

Mink uses a mix of pathos, ethos, and logos.

Mink’s use of pathos is effective because she appeals to common emotions of belonging and identity. Her use of ethos is effective because she reminds her audience of her credibility as a member of Congress. Her use of logos is effective because she calls upon a variety of facts, evidence, and statistics to support her argument.

Rhetorical Devices

What rhetorical devices does Mink use to strengthen her argument?

How are they effective?

Mink uses a series of rhetorical questions to strengthen her argument.

Mink’s use of rhetorical questions is effective because it invites the audience to consider a solution to the questions she poses. They also allow her to emphasize a point or set up a solution she proposes.

Explanation:

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