As Tamar Demby analyzes Anne Applebaum’s argument, Demby points out the errors from the writing, she is establishing her position by stating what Applebaum needs to improve and include into her points. She explains how a fair-minded ethos and a fact-based case needs to be established in order to make the argument effective. Demby argues that, “Applebaum undermines her own purpose by basing her argument on unsupported claims, relying on highly emotional language, and failing to establish her ethos as a credible authority on the issue,” and I agree because these were some of the same issues I came across when I found Applebaum’s argument ineffective. Throughout the argument, nothing was directed to the readers besides concern and fear. Demby’s
