EXERCISE 1

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EXERCISE 1

Read more about memos in Ch. 14.

  • Visit the website of a car manufacturer, such as Ford (www.ford.com) or Mercedes-Benz (www.mbusa.com). Identify the major techniques of persuasion used in the words and graphics on the site. For example, what claims are made? What types of evidence are used? Is the reasoning sound?