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 * 1) **What is the purpose of the speech? Provide a brief statement of context.** In each of the episodes of the //Last Man Standing// Mike Baxter (Tim Allen) records a video blog to promote the sporting goods store he works for he often includes complaints about the government and other problems in America. In this particular rant Mike is expressing his negative view of the lack of completion in schools today and also the idea of socialist government which he believes is taking hold in America. Using his sarcastic tone he convinces the audience of the stupidity of today's society.
 * 2) **Who is the audience?** Other Americans frustrated with the way the country is headed and those who are looking to buy products from Out Doorman.,
 * 3) **Which appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is most prevalent? How do you know?** Ethos is used because in the TV show Mike is a man who can man agree with and look to to see funny but opinionated posts.
 * 4) **Is the argument effective? Were any logical fallacies used?** Yes there were not many logical fallacies but he uses knowledge other already have to help understand his point.
 * 5) **How could the argument have been strengthened?** He could have added length and stayed on topic better.