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Using Aristotle’s Triangle to Analyze Speeches
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After reading "Digital Dive: Using Aristotle’s Triangle to Analyze Speeches", consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
1. How does Saño attempt to establish his authority and expertise in the speech? How does he demonstrate practical wisdom and goodwill toward the audience?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that Saño mentions that he represents his people and knows their suffering and their feelings on the issue. Correct answers should also mention that Saño thanks the audience repeatedly. For more help, see The Persuasive Appeal.
2. In what ways does Saño appeal to the feelings and emotions of his audience? In what ways does he demonstrate his own feelings?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should mention the horrible images Saño describes from the typhoon. Correct answers should also mention how his voice shakes and he chokes up, crying at the very end of his speech. For more help, see The Persuasive Appeal.
3. How does Saño appeal to reason? Does he make reasoned appeals to his audience? Does he make arguments (i.e., are his appeals backed up by evidence)?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider the arguments Saño makes for climate change and the consequences that could occur if people do not come together to solve the problem. For more help, see The Persuasive Appeal.