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Speech by Lou Gherig in 1939. Lou Gherig was diagnosed with ALS (affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord/muscle movement) and is unable to continue his career as a professional baseball player. He gives this speech to more than 62,000 fans at his last game. Pay attention to the point Lou Gherig is trying to make. Remember a claim is something that can be defended and is his thought/opinion. He is no longer able to play baseball (a career he was very good at), but he does not seem to show anger/resentment. Instead, how does he respond? Why?
Take notes over Claim:
Claim- a statement that is two-sided/more than one position. It must be something that is compelling, debatable, and defensible.
How does an author support a claim?
Cite evidence
Link to data
Analyze counterclaims
Include examples
Make emotional appeals
Rhetorical Devices:
Hyperbole-over exaggeration
Repetition-repeat word or phrase
Imagery-create mental pictures (can use similes and metaphors)
Rhetorical question- not meant to be answered
Types of persuasive techniques:
Appeal to reason-appealing to the mind/logic
Appeal to authority-expert supports idea
Appeal to emotion-appeals to the emotions
Plain folk- sounds like an everyday American like us
Bandwagon-everyone supports the idea, so you should too
Testimonial-famous person supports idea
Answer in complete sentences.
1.) What is the clam?
2.) How does he support the claim?
3.) How does Lou Gherig view the New York Giants?
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