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Ethos, Pathos, And Logos Walk into a bar…
- James an ordinary man went to Albert’s bar just for a few drinks to ease off the horrible day he was having. When he got to the bar he sat down and asked for a Grape Escape. A Grape Escape is made out of UV Grape Vodka, sour mix, and a slash of raspberry berry liqueur served over ice in a low ball glass. After James got his Grape Escape he noticed a drunk woman close by where he was sitting. She was crying and looked unhappy. So James decided to sit next to her and try to comfort her and make her feel better. Coming to find out that she was dealing with a breakup from a 3 year relationship. James let her know that he experienced a long year relationship with a breakup as well, but thats part of life and one should move on. James really saw something in that woman in the way she expressed how she felt, and her nobility. He told her that she needs is time to move forward and start over. James gave her his number and hoped and she would call him back and want to see him.
2. If you could write a research paper on any subject, what would it be and why? Describe in brief detail the reasons why you want to tell others about
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The reason why I would like to write about my favorite soccer player is because I would like to write about something that interest me. I think that when writing a research paper it should be on a topic that I am familiar with in which I would understand what to research for and write about. I would want to tell others about my favorite soccer player so that people could that my favorite soccer player is not just like any other player. I would want people to know his story and what got him to become a professional soccer player. Learning more about my favorite soccer player would enable me to learn his history towards his career, the obstacles he had to face, and such others things about

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