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If the Japanese can't build a safe reactor, who can? - Rhetorical Analysis

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               At first glance, Applebaum’s editorial seems to be an informative piece meant to describe the then-recent environmental and almost-nuclear disaster. However, after taking a closer look, the article becomes a plea to international agencies to put a stop to the “nuclear power renaissance.” She is able to make an argument through the continuous use of harsh and sentimental language when speaking of the present disaster and the possible ones, but she is also able to alleviate her claims by praising Japan and other countries at the forefront of the nuclear power industry. This is why, in part, the article can be misleading. Considering this is an opinion piece, it is lacking in credibility but since the events she references were widely covered and known, it can be assumed that her stance is credible. Additionally, when she references politics, Applebaum changes the tone of the text from passive and informative to urgent and almost aggressive. Within the first par

Ethos, Logos, Pathos

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Print Ad: Ethos: The Humane Society of the United States supported by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Pathos: The dog on the poster. Logos: A lot of people see their pets as part of the family. Studies have actually shown that animal abuse is an indicator for domestic violence. Video: https://youtu.be/K3dH7r-Wkos Ethos: "Truth" is a national anti tobacco campaign that was specifically aimed at teenagers but has expanded. It is endorsed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Pathos: Letting Americans specifically know how they're being targeted by these companies. That's clearly seen by their reactions in the commercial. Logos: Tobacco is bad, it's widely known. Profiling is typically seen as something negative so a person knowing that they are being specifically targeted may lead them to stop buying the product. Why would you want to continue to support a company that is