Assessment 2

1.                  Identify the nature of proof in Frank's monologue, siting evidence he used in Charlie's defense. 

Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, Frank was able to create a logical and persuasive speech that spoke to the character of his client and appealed to the emotions of his audience.

Ethos- presidents who had attended the institution. influential titles, the track record of the school, I have seen soldiers with their legs torn off etc… testimonials and experience help influence Frank’s audience and lend him creditbility.

Pathos- The anger and indignation in his delivery, He has chosen his path etc… these are phrases and techniques he used in his speech that appealed to the listeners.

Logos- someone offered to buy his soul is an example of a fact that gives his argument factual appeal.

2.                  Of the four styles of dramatic or vicarious proof, which did Frank exploit to turn attitudes around about Charlie? How did this style function in terms of reason? 

Franks testimony is what change the attitudes of the crowd. He speaks about his past experiences and relates them to the current situation. His reasoning was well done because he applied it to what he already knew. He also uses narrative to tell the story in a manner that was more effective for his side of the argument. This is the most effective form of persuasion because people can relate to the narrative easily.

3.                  What cultural myths or images were employed to increase the appeal of Frank's argument? How did this influence his attempted shift of opinion?

Frank used the value of challenge to persuade his audience. Applying his personal experiences and challenges to the situation he appeals to the emotion of the listeners. His experience also gives him an air of authority.

4.                  Which of Reich's parables apply or applies to Frank's reasoning? 

The triumphant individual. He is depicting his client as someone who sticks to his guns and is successful and triumphant because of this.

5.                  What was Frank's reasoning in terms of logical appeal? 

Frank uses strong parallel reasoning in his argument. When he talks about the people he has seen wounded he is comparing one experience to another. He also uses generalizations stating that the school is teaching all of the boys to be snitches due to the one situation that is occurring. There is also some reasoning by sign. He is stating that this school once stood for honor and is now standing for ratting on your fellow students.  

6.                  How did Frank's paralinguistics impact his expression and the meaning of his words? Please give specific examples – three will do. 

Frank’s uses various paralinguistic cues to persuade his audience. When he raises the pitch of his voice to emphasize something, or changes his tone to indicate he is annoyed he is utilizing various paralinguistic methods. Here are three examples of paralinguistics:

1.      When Frank is told he is out of order and he raises his voice and says “I will show you out of order”. He raising his voice above that of the judge showing he is the dominant one in charge. This helps give him the aura of authority.

2.      When he says “There is nothing like the sight of an amputated spirit…” His words become more spaced apart speaking slower and quieter. This is a technique that forces the portrayed emotion in what he is saying.

3.      “You are executing his SOUL” Frank yells the word soul emphasizing the importance of the word. Raising his pitch pulls focus to the word.