CASD1707 Fall 2024
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Module 9 Checklist
What kinds of persuasive techniques did you see X González using? What was most striking and effective?
In her statement at the March for Our Lives, Emma Gonzalez advocated for gun control by using a combination of quiet and emotional appeal. She created an effective opportunity for reflection by listing the victims and stopping for a few minutes. Her message inspired young people to take action through activism and voting, reinforced by her status as a survivor.
X González uses several persuasive techniques in her speeches. She uses pathos, appealing to the audience’s emotions, by naming each of her friends who were killed and describing what they would never be able to do again. She also uses logos, appealing to logic, to argue that gun laws need to be changed. She points out that it is easier to buy a gun in Florida than to make plans with friends. She also uses statistics about mass shootings in other countries to support her claim that gun control can be effective.
X González uses different forms of persuasion in their gun control advocacy effectively. Pathos,The personal account of survival from the Parkland shooting makes for immediate and resounding emotional contact with the audience. Highly worded language and emphasis on human cost draw an empathetic and urgent response. Ethos, Because of their survivor status, X has a voice of great respect and authenticity. The fact that they continue in activism reinforces this ethos as one of a committed, trustworthy advocate for change. Logos, The speaker fortifies X’s message with statistics and facts on gun violence to prove, through clear and rational arguments, why reform is needed.
X González’s speeches are impactful due to the fact that they really mix up, ethos, pathos, and logos to support gun control. The fact that they are survivor status gives them a lot of credibility (ethos), meaning that they have the problem telling what it is like. Pathos is visible in their emotionally charged storytelling, such as naming victims and talking about the terrible losses. On top of that, González uses logos by means of statistics and logical comparisons, such as the fact that buying guns in Florida is easier than doing other activities. Their appeal to both the emotions and the logic is what makes their message so convincing and persuasive.
In X González use Ethos, Pathos, and Logo in her speech. Pathos, She bring up the name of the people that are kill And the things that they can’t do anymore and a long moment of silence. Giving people time to think about it. Logo bring thing that happen before and how it was solve. Ethos, she give credit to her teacher when she use one of her teacher line. The most striking one is the name and what they cant do, it really bring up my emotion.
X González delivered very powerful speeches that I felt were extremely important. I found that bringing up the names was very effective, and the silence felt very long, which was also an effective part of the speech. I also thought that the point regarding the Second Amendment and how guns have developed since then was a really good point. Comparing countries and laws was also very effective, and it was a good point to make. I really enjoyed listening to these speeches for the first time, and hearing the passion in their voice helps deliver the message.
The persuasive technique X González used was Proposition of Policy. The most effective was taking a moment of silence of how long the shooter was inside their school. The most striking was providing facts/evidence of the unjust that was being done. Ex: How much money the NRA donates, what certain polticians say, what neighbors said about the shooter.
X González uses a combination of emotional storytelling, personal experience, and facts to persuade audiences. The personal account as a survivor of the Parkland shooting creates an emotional connection, to the arguments made about gun violence and policy reform which provide a logical foundation. The use of logical reasoning and strong call to action, makes the speech compelling and impactful.
X Gonzales uses ethos by telling the audience her friends who were from her school show how close she was to them and these names further prove why she cares about these individuals so much. Her organization is used with the proposition of policy that provides the problem and then uses pieces of evidence of that solution. Such as the gun shootings are a big problem however they can be solved using other countries such as Japan, Canda, and Europe are examples which have handled gun control with fewer deaths compared to America. This contributes to her argument for handling gun control and goes straight to more changes such as giving examples that show that the president has to change and its policies.
The persuasive technique that X González uses is Pathos. She does this as she names the victims that are deceased from the gun violence as she tries to push for gun control. Logos is also used as she names the laws that won’t be changed. The most striking is Pathos as it builds a personal connection to the audience of the loss of loved one’s that she’ll never get back.
In her speech, Emma González uses pathos, ethos, and logos to make her message impactful. She appeals to pathos by sharing emotional details about the Parkland shooting, resonating with the audience’s feelings. Her ethos is established through her role as a survivor and advocate, making her voice trustworthy. She also incorporates logos by presenting facts and logical arguments to challenge opposing views on gun reform. This mix of techniques strengthens her overall argument.
The persuasive techniques I saw Emma González use include saying the victims’ names and the power of silence. This relates to pathos because it ties the audience in emotionally and allows them to sit and realize that these people will never be here again. She also uses facts about how much money Trump receives from the NRA to show why he is so hesitant to put a stop to gun regulation
Emma Gonzalez uses the persuasive tehcnique called pathos to result in a emotional appeal. She mentions the victims names which symbolizes how they are people too. This relates to Pathos because it allows the audience to reflect on the incident and realize that the victims are not with us anymore.
X González uses a powerful combination of ethos, pathos, and logos to deliver a compelling message. The most striking technique is the use of pathos, such as naming the victims and including a moment of silence, which creates a deep emotional connection with the audience. This, paired with logical arguments and personal credibility as a survivor, makes their advocacy impactful and unforgettable.
In her speech, Gonzalez uses a lot of appeal to the emotions, the speaker’s word choice and his or her authority as a person with a lot of credibility, and reason. She appeals to pathos when describing the events that occurred in the Parkland shooting to create an emotional response in the audience. The credibility which is known as ethos is based on the fact that she is a survivor and an activist thus giving her voice credibility and credibility. Also, she employs the logos strategy whereby she puts forward facts as well as logical arguments to reply to the opposing view on gun control. All these strategies for rhetoric make her argument more compelling.
In X González’s speech, several persuasive techniques stand out. They use emotional appeal by sharing personal experiences and showing visible emotion, making the speech relatable and moving. González establishes credibility by referencing their experience as a Parkland shooting survivor and their knowledge of government. They use logical arguments, citing facts and statistics about gun violence and comparing the U.S. to other countries. González directly addresses lawmakers and urges the audience to vote and advocate for change. The repetition of phrases like “We call BS” reinforces key points and makes the message memorable. The most striking and effective aspect is González’s emotional intensity, which, combined with logical arguments and direct calls to action, creates a powerful and compelling message that resonates deeply with the audience.
X Gonzales utilizes ethos when she tells the audience that her school buddies demonstrate how close she was to them and that their names further demonstrate her deep affection for them. Her company has an idea for policy that presents the concern and then uses bits of evidence to support the fix.
The kind of persuasive technique I see X González uses is pathos. He is strong for his emotions, sharing personal and collective stories of those affected by gun violence.
X González uses different forms of persuasion in their gun control. She uses pathos to appeal to the audience’s emotions. She argues that the gun law should change. She said that it’s easier for people to get guns and I agree with her that I feel like a teenager should have a gun. I feel like they should be more strict when it comes to people wanting a gun.
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