8. Next, we’ll discuss the rhetorical appeals discussed on page 237 of The Aims…, and then take a few minutes to discuss which rhetorical appeals we think we see in “Waking Up and Taking Charge
- I think the rhetorical appeals that were shown on page 237 that were included in the article would be reason and character
- reason because its supports how we should all stand together to make a difference with college debt and prices skyrocketing
- character because she talks about how she feels about the issue and states reasons why we should all stand together
9. Now, consider the aims of argument as discussed on pages 13-14 of The Aims…, What do you think is the aim of argument in this essay?
- the aims of argument that appeared in this essay would be inquiry because its informal and it sounds like she is trying to get this statement across to colleagues and friends to standup for something that needs to change
10. Finally, consider the four criteria for responsible reasoning on on pages 8-10 of our textbook. Does Kamenetz meet those criteria?
- yes, she’s a responsible reasoning, she is critical and open, knows the arguments contexts, knows her audience, and is well informed.
- she is self critical in the end where it talks about VA21
Aim of Argument 