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 * 1) media type="youtube" key="qxNgvMwd16I" height="315" width="420"What is the purpose of the speech? Provide a brief statement of context. The purpose of this speech is to convince David, the new kicker, to kick the football down the narrow way and through the goal. David originally played soccer but must switch to football at his new school. His coach is trying to teach him how to kick a football.
 * 2) Who is the audience? David. The speach could also help teach christians who are into football.
 * 3) Which appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) is most prevalent? How do you know? Ethos is most prevalent in this speech, because the coach uses a bible verse to back up his point. David reads his bible regularly and probably knew what his coach was taking about. It also helped David know that God was on his side when kicking the ball.
 * 4) Is the argument effective? Were any logical fallacies used? Yes the argument is effective. David makes his feild goal as soon as his coach finishes his speech. The fallacy false delima is used in the speech. The coach gives David the choice of kicking a wide goal or a narrow goal and no in between.
 * 5) How could the argument have been strengthened? The coach could have given practical advice and told david how to kick the ball. Instead, the caoch gave david hypothetical advice.