Why Did Phyllis Wright Write Albert Einstein's Letter

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Phyllis Wright wrote a letter. She was in the sixth grade. Phyllis wrote Albert Einstein. He won a Nobel Prize in Physics. Phyllis asked, “whether scientists pray, and if so, what do they pray for” (Einstein 9), in her letter to Einstein. Einstein responded back with a letter. He answered Phyllis’ question. Einstein’s letter is rhetorically effective. He appeals strongly to ethos. He appeals strongly to logos. Einstein uses context in his letter. He communicates well with his audience. Einstein is a successful scientist. He is well known. He has won a prestigious prize. Einstein is established ethos. He is given a strong credibility to speak. Einstein answers Phyllis’ question. Einstein responded, “a research scientist will hardly be inclined

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