Now in the last twenty plus years of my professional life, I have seen a quantum leap in the representation of women and Latinos
in the legal profession and particularly in the judiciary. . . . As of September 1, 2001, the federal judiciary consisting of Supreme, Circuit and District Court Judges was about 22% women. In 1992, nearly ten years ago, when I was first appointed a District Court Judge, the percentage of women in the total federal judiciary was only 13%. –“A Latina Judge’s Voice,”
Sonia Sotomayor
How does the rhetorical appeal strengthen the writer’s argument that there is more diversity in the legal profession?
It cites a fact to prove a growth in diversity.
It uses a logical fallacy to stir emotion.
It calls on authority to show she is right.
It uses a hasty generalization about diversity.
