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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqjwBDH-vhY&safe=active


 * 1) What is the purpose of the speech? Provide a brief statement of context.
 * This speech was made to convince people that he didn't profit from a slush fund.
 * 1) Who is the audience?
 * American Citizens
 * 1) Which appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is most prevalent? How do you know?
 * Pathos, Nixon speaks about his meager beginnings, loan, and other debts. He also tells Americans about his dog Checkers to appeal to peoples’ emotions.
 * 1) Is the argument effective? Were any logical fallacies used?
 *  Yes, the argument was effective. No logical fallacies were used.
 * 1) How could the argument have been strengthened?
 * I don't think that Nixon's argument could be strengthened.