Brianna Binion
ENC 1101
August 8, 2016
Bernie Sanders means of persuasion
In the article “Make College free for all,” Senator Bernie Sanders uses the presidential election as an opportunity to expose the truth why numerous citizens do not achieve “the American dream” (Sanders 3). Sanders argues that a college education should be free for all citizens. Furthermore, he explains why numerous Americans do not get a chance to go to college. In the article “Make College free for all,” Senator Bernie Sanders effectively uses pathos, logos and kairos to support his argument, however, his use of ethos is not effective.
In Sanders argument, the use of pathos is effective. Senator Sanders argues that “In Finland, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Mexico, public colleges and universities remain tuition-free. They’re free throughout Germany, too, and not just for Germans or Europeans but for international citizens as well” (Sanders 7). The …show more content…
Sanders indicates that many young adults “graduate [from college] deeply in debt” (Sanders 4). Senator Sander stated that “with $1.3 trillion in student loans, Americans are carrying more student debt than credit card or auto- loan debt” (Sanders 4). The statistic can come as a surprise to numerous Americans. The statistic can even discourage countless Americans to reframe from attending college.
Senator Sanders’ use of kairos is effective in his argument. With the presidential elections in less than three months, Sanders picked the perfect timing to present his argument on free college education. Senator Sanders is trying the appeal to current and future college students. Although Sanders is no longer in the running as the Democratic presidential nominee, he is currently campaigning for Hilary Clinton. As he campaigns for Hilary, he will still be able to use free college education as a topic of issue, since the cost of college is continuously
ENC 1101
August 8, 2016
Bernie Sanders means of persuasion
In the article “Make College free for all,” Senator Bernie Sanders uses the presidential election as an opportunity to expose the truth why numerous citizens do not achieve “the American dream” (Sanders 3). Sanders argues that a college education should be free for all citizens. Furthermore, he explains why numerous Americans do not get a chance to go to college. In the article “Make College free for all,” Senator Bernie Sanders effectively uses pathos, logos and kairos to support his argument, however, his use of ethos is not effective.
In Sanders argument, the use of pathos is effective. Senator Sanders argues that “In Finland, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Mexico, public colleges and universities remain tuition-free. They’re free throughout Germany, too, and not just for Germans or Europeans but for international citizens as well” (Sanders 7). The …show more content…
Sanders indicates that many young adults “graduate [from college] deeply in debt” (Sanders 4). Senator Sander stated that “with $1.3 trillion in student loans, Americans are carrying more student debt than credit card or auto- loan debt” (Sanders 4). The statistic can come as a surprise to numerous Americans. The statistic can even discourage countless Americans to reframe from attending college.
Senator Sanders’ use of kairos is effective in his argument. With the presidential elections in less than three months, Sanders picked the perfect timing to present his argument on free college education. Senator Sanders is trying the appeal to current and future college students. Although Sanders is no longer in the running as the Democratic presidential nominee, he is currently campaigning for Hilary Clinton. As he campaigns for Hilary, he will still be able to use free college education as a topic of issue, since the cost of college is continuously