Thursday, September 27, 2012

Outline week6

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Outline Form for Essay 2

WORKING THESIS: John Kerry urges voters to vote for Barack Obama by appealing to Ethos and Logos.

 

I.   Topic 1:  John Kerry absolutely would be considered an influential and authoritative figure on who should be considered for the upcoming presidential election.  First off he was the democratic nominee for presidency in the 2004 election.  Americans are aware of who Senator John Kerry is and what he stands for due to his previous attempt to become the president in 2004.  Secondly he is currently the senior senator from Massachusetts he has been in the senate since 1985.  His political career actually began in 1972 when he initially ran for congress.  His extremely vast experience from a career of more than 40 years active in politics gives his opinion and insight a lot of credibility.  Third John Kerry is also a decorated Vietnam War veteran; he served a total of four years in the Naval Reserve.  Four months of that time was deployed as an officer in charge of a swift boat in South Vietnam.  While there he was awarded a silver star and three purple hearts.  The fact that he has been on the “Front Line” and has experienced combat himself also adds to his credibility as an authoritative speaker for the upcoming election.

II.   Topic 2:  Logos

A.  Example:  The fundamental choice  

1.  Explain:  that president Obama has proven he is capable whereas Romney’s is extreme and lacks the necessary judgment.

B. Example:  Mitt Romney’s weakness on foreign policy 
              1.  Explain:  John uses logic taking some of the quotes and things that Mitt Romney has done poorly so far
              C.  Example: Our Troops

1.  Explain:  Obama’s attempts to care for the troops that are returning and Romney’s lack of paying tribute.
CONCLUSION!

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