Freedom of speech is something that has been long instilled in the minds of Americans. Some seem to suppose they have complete freedom of that right, however, there are rules and restrictions. Many are not aware of these limitations and are not aware of just how many our world possesses. Some countries have more restrictions than others, but overall there are some phrases that are against the law to use, for example, shouting “fire” in a theater full of people (Turley 160). While “Shut Up and Play Nice” by Jonathan Turley and “Kindly Inquisitors, Revisited” by Jonathan Rauch have different ways of approaching the subject, both focus on the limitations of our First Amendment right. These papers will be evaluated on how they persuade the reader to agree with their claims using the rhetorical modes of ethos, logos, and pathos. Ethos is utilized in both articles
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The use of pathos can be very convincing and can appeal to a majority of readers if utilized correctly. Rauch uses a large quantity of pathos when conveying his story about gay Americans during the 1960’s, a group that he was associated with (167). He uses a multitude of lists consisting of descriptives to create an emotional reaction of the reader. By listing that gays “were joked about, demeaned, and bullied” and then continuing by describing they were “hunted by Anti-Communist, Christians, and any politician or preacher” (Rauch 167). The lists create a sense of sorrow for the gay population during that time and demonstrate how many people detested them and how they were treated. Turley in contrast, attempts to persuade with pathos by using the adjectives and adverbs form to produce emotion from the audience. By using adverbs such as “violent protests”it showcases the emotion behind facts (Turley 159). Rauch’s listing does a better job of producing emotion to convince than the adverbs and adjectives in Turley’s
The use of pathos can be very convincing and can appeal to a majority of readers if utilized correctly. Rauch uses a large quantity of pathos when conveying his story about gay Americans during the 1960’s, a group that he was associated with (167). He uses a multitude of lists consisting of descriptives to create an emotional reaction of the reader. By listing that gays “were joked about, demeaned, and bullied” and then continuing by describing they were “hunted by Anti-Communist, Christians, and any politician or preacher” (Rauch 167). The lists create a sense of sorrow for the gay population during that time and demonstrate how many people detested them and how they were treated. Turley in contrast, attempts to persuade with pathos by using the adjectives and adverbs form to produce emotion from the audience. By using adverbs such as “violent protests”it showcases the emotion behind facts (Turley 159). Rauch’s listing does a better job of producing emotion to convince than the adverbs and adjectives in Turley’s