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English 102
Stephanie Olson
16 February 2014
Rhetorical Research Analysis Essay This paper aims to analyze the rhetorical situation presented by Lee and George while they are discussing "The Wrong of Abortion". The way the authors have rendered classical appeals to their audience, such as ethos, pathos, logos, would also be analyzed through the same rhetorical lens. In so doing, the arguments analyzed would be supported through the empirical research. This rhetorical analysis will be narrated in a schematic manner. Patrick Lee and Robert P. George are the authors of "Chapter 1: The Wrong of Abortion" included in the book "Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics" edited by Cohen and Wellman. They have raised the question of morality if someone chooses or performs or helps receiving abortion (Lee & George 13). Since their arguments are based upon objective views of abortion and by ignoring the subjective wrongs of abortion, the mental element (subjectivism) of this applied ethics may render this debate bias when it …show more content…
The word choice of authors is relevant to inform the neutral readers and to grab the attention of those readers who might be interested to know whether abortion is intentional killing. The writers have used a great mix of ethos along with scientific information in a sample narrative manner so that the readers should find it easy to comprehend the strategic depth of the subject. Their writing style is completely formal and in a descriptive flow. However, the accuracy of the content could be questioned due to narratives explained. It could also influence the knowledge of those readers who could not read pro-abortion arguments and may leave them with a bias. However, the content is coherent if their particular objectives are considered primarily. The language is mainly social with a few scientific