Congresswoman Mink uses a mix of pathos, ethos, and logos in her speech regarding “The Language of Government Act of 1995.” Mink uses pathos to appeal to the emotions and values of her audience, such as the sense of belonging and identity. She uses ethos to provide her credibility as a member of Congress who seeks to represent her constituents for whom English is a second language. Mink uses logos to provide facts, statistics, and evidence about English speakers in support of her argument.
A device that Mink relies on heavily is that of using rhetorical questions to strengthen her argument by emphasizing a point. The questions invite the audience to consider the issue at hand and allow Mink to offer her own solutions.
