Rhetorical Analysis Of Chris Reeves

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I believe that Chris Reeves is able to achieve his purpose of convincing the audience and pass this act. Chris Reeves was known for being a well known actor for playing Superman and later on had an accident with a horse that almost cost him his life. Reeves is now a speaker who now has has one purpose, to convince the audience to pass the American Disabilities Act.

First, Chris Reeves use special devices called diction and details to achieve his purpose and uses it all throughout his speech. He uses words like ?struggled? and ?rehab? to describe what he has been through in his lifetime. He appeals to the audience with his words and believes Americans can conquer this journey.

Next, Reeves use the words family and value a lot to achieve his

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