Matthew

1 > > A: To convince the owner of Madison Square garden to let him fight, even though boxing can be dangerous and the boxer (James J. Braddock) has to fight against a boxer who has killed his last two challengers. > >  A:The owner of Madison Square Garden,
 * 1) What is the purpose of the speech? Provide a brief statement of context.
 * 1) Who is the audience?

 3. Which appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is most prevalent? How do you know?

 A: The speaker appeals to the emotions of the listener, comparing the fight in the ring to the fight outside in the world during the Great Depression to draw attention to not only his past life, but to his willingness to win.

 Is the argument effective? Were any logical fallacies used?

 A: I would say his argument is effective and that the use of analogy affected the listener here. He was able to fight and eventually win in Madison Square Garden.

 How could the argument have been strengthened?

 A: I think maybe being more factual would have been the only thing to help him out, but speaking with conviction and from personal experience did help him under these circumstances.

