Analysis Of Donahue's Logos

Donahue used a logos, a rhetorical device used to help persuade reader’s. Logos uses examples such as factual evidence, logical appeal, and examples. To start off, Donahue uses a list to help organize her reasoning which could be interpreted to be logical. By listing, her reasoning gives readers an easier understanding of the information because it’s straight to the point and readers don't have to infer what she is stating because she states her beliefs clearly. Donahue also uses a quote from Jeff Nilson, a historian which says “a Mr.Nobody from nowhere who rises from obscure poverty to immense wealth. Is the Great American Dream.” Donahue gives readers a piece of evidence that readers can understand or relate too.

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