The unforeseen death of Princess Diana left the world in sorrow. Following her death, many public speeches and articles regarding this tragic event were released. Queen Elizabeth gave a televised speech, Earl Spencer gave a eulogy, the BBC broadcasted a report, and Wikipedia released an article. The BBC report and the eulogy were rhetorically effective, while Queen Elizabeth’s speech and the Wikipedia article were not. The broadcasted report released by the BBC was rhetorically effective because of the correct usage of ethos, logos, and pathos. The purpose of the report was to inform the audience of the tragedy that had recently occurred. The report successfully fulfilled the purpose. The BBC or British Broadcasting Corporation immediately
