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