Rhetorical Appeals
This rhetorical appeal touches on the audience's empathy, feelings, and imaginations.
Pathos
Pathos
Mariah Carey
"What do you mean you don't like Selena Gomez-Pedevillano's new song? Everyone else is listening to it?!"
Band Wagon (Ad Populum)
The first thing Mr. P watches when he wakes up on Thanksgiving Day, this event takes place in New York City.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This rhetorical appeal seeks to use credibility to create trust.
Ethos
A Nike ad shows Lebron James and Kobe Bryant hitting game winning shots.
Ethos
This "EARFQUAKE" rapper has an album that was inspired by Dr. Seuss.
Tyler, the Creator
Straw Man
This sport is played every Thanksgiving Day, usually after Mr. P eats dinner and falls asleep on the couch.
Football
Logos
"4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest toothpaste over the competitor"
Ethos/Logos
This famous rapper and fashion designer performed a track from his album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" on a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float.
Kanye West (Ye)
"If students worried more about their academics, there would be no need for a dress code"
Red Herring
This is Mr. P's least favorite Thanksgiving treat.
Turkey
This rhetorical utilizes time as a means of convincing others.
Kairos
Kairos
Will Ferrell traveled to New York City from the North Pole in this famous Christmas movie.
Elf
"Students who use phones in school will end up failing out and without a job."
Slippery Slope
This is the second thing Mr. P watches on TV after he wakes up on Thanksgiving Day, this follows the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The National Dog Show
Without using this kind of rhetorical appeal, your argument can fall apart.
An ad suggests that Instagram ad can reach 1.3 billion users
Jim Carey played this character in this Dr. Suess Christmas Tale.
The Grinch
"Mr. P's not really that good of a teacher... Have you seen his hairline?"
Red Herring
Every year, Mr. P sets this up on Black Friday, the day that follows Thanksgiving Day.
The Christmas Tree