Easton

[|Billy Madison]

The person ask Billy Madison on the Industrial Revolution, and Billy Madison goes off on a tanger about a story he heard about a puppy. The person asking the question rebutes by saying it is the most idiotic answer ever given.

What is the purpose of the speech? Provide a brief statement of context. To prove how stupid Billy Madison is.

Who is the audience? Billy Madison

Which appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is most prevalent? How do you know? Logical is the most noticable, because Billy Madison is a little slow, and they show that in this speech.

Is the argument effective? Were any logical fallacies used? Yea, because although Billy Madison is stupid, his answer is sort of profound.

How could the argument have been strengthened? If Billy Madison wasn't stupid.