Appealing to Audience
The situation: you,
a 20-year-old sophomore, have recently discovered that you’re pregnant. The
father of your child (a guy you dated for a year) dumped you for a Hooters
waitress a week ago. After much soul-searching, you decide to keep the baby and
pursue your BS degree in nursing. But you know that you’ll need help; you’ll
need to write a letter to your audience (listed below) to inform them of your
pregnancy and ask for assistance.
Your audience: Your Mama
Pathos:
Why would your mother be resistant to assist you or welcome
this news?
No mother wants their 20 year old daughter to have a child.
What emotions might you evoke in your letter?
Mercy, Forgiveness,
Acceptance, and the need for Support.
Is there anything your mother values that might incline her to
help you?
Her hatred for abortion
may incline her to help you.
Logos:
There are many ways to say “I’m pregnant”—how will you phrase
it in your letter?
Mother, I have so bad
news and I don’t want you to overreact, I’m pregnant.
Are there any disputed/unclear terms or facts that you will
want to address in your letter?
The fact that the father has already moved on and dumped me
last week for a hooters waitress.
Name one detail (from the summary or your invention) that you
want to make sure is in the letter.
That I have decided to
keep the baby and raise him by yourself.
Name one thing you will purposefully, tactfully exclude.
How it long ago it
happen, where it happen, and the exact name of the father because the mother
might
What exactly are you asking for?
Help.
Ethos: (your
character and credibility)
What side of your character do you want this audience to see?
The brave, courageous,
and bold personalities traits you uphold.
What will you do to get this persona across?
Emphasis that your keep
it and still going to school, and that you plan on working through it.
Mother,
Unfortunately, I come barring terrible news. Recently my
ex-boyfriend and I decided to have unprotected sex and I have now become
pregnant. I know this may sound bad… but I plan on keeping the child because I believe
it is the right thing to do. I am going to continue on the nursing path to my
best ability and try to finish college with a degree. I already know what you’re
going to say, so don’t. I know it’s a dumb, irresponsible, and idiotic choice
and that your disappointed in me, but honestly, in a time such as this, I need
your support and acceptance. I understand that it is asking a lot but I would
be extremely nice to know someone else cared besides me.
http://www.world-heart-federation.org/fileadmin/user_upload/children/documents/factsheets/Factsheet_Unhealthy_diet.pdf
Provides plenty of facts that can help support the risks of unhealthy eating.
Qoutes from source:
Unhealthy diets are linked to four of
the world’s top ten leading risk factors
causing death: high blood pressure, high
blood glucose, overweight and obesity
and high cholesterol.
High consumption of saturated fat and
trans-fats is linked to heart disease, the
number one cause of death globally.
http://www.ncdalliance.org/node/42
Provides facts and percentages that can help enforce or influence the audience away from unhealthy eating.
Qoutes from source:
At least 2.6 million people each year die as a result of being overweight or obese.
Eating a healthy diet, increasing physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent:
- - 80% of premature heart disease,
- - 80% of type 2 diabetes cases, and
- - 40% of cancers.
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