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Go to YouTube, FunnyorDie.com, or another site where people can post video clips, short films, and/or music videos. Choose ONE 2-3 minute clip that appeals to you in some way, then respond to the following. 1) Identify its target audience being as specific as possible. Consider, especially, if YOU are a member of this audience. “Young people” is not a specific audience. However, “Young people between the ages of 16-21 whom watch shows such as ‘The Daily Show,’ are on the left politically, and are not particularly religious” is more specific. 2) Discuss what you think the argument is. Again, be specific. What is the rhetorician trying to persuade the viewer to believe (or not believe)? 3) What is the primary rhetorical strategy used (pathos, logos, ethos)? Why might the rhetorician have used this as the primary strategy for this intended audience? For instance, is the rhetorician part of this audience? Is she/he making the argument as a “representative” of a group (For instance as a rep for PETA)? Discuss.

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