Identify the most interesting and important claims made by Hughes. Do they support the rhetor’s overall argument? How/why?
Questions to consider:
Claims: Identify the most interesting and important claims made by Hughes. Do they support the
rhetor’s overall argument? How/why?
Evidence: What kind does he use? How do they support his claim(s)? What purpose does this
kind of evidence serve in his argument? Is it convincing? You may examine, for instance,
whether Hughes uses a particular type of evidence or a specific rhetorical strategy better (or
worse) than another. You should also consider how effectively they evoke the Aristotelian
appeals: logos, pathos, and ethos.
Audience: Who is his intended audience? Don’t just say, “everyone.” Think: education level,
class status, profession, etc. How can you tell this is his intended audience? Also, keep in mind
that assumptions in rhetoric are not always negative. They simply reveal to us the rhetor’s
intended audience.
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