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Chief Joseph Persuasive Techniques

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In the speech Words Do Not Pay, it details the problems Chief Joseph and his people face. It includes how the white men forced them to leave their country even though they are all the same. Chief Joseph says that they were created by the same Great Spirit Chief, and that they should be free too. Free to travel, work, teach, and choose their own path. In this speech, Chief Joseph uses many persuasive techniques and word choices in his speech to engage his audience. One example of a persuasive technique that Chief Joseph uses to engage his audience is logos. In his speech he states “All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers and sisters. The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.” This piece of evidence from Chief Joseph's speech …show more content…

In his speech, Chief Joseph includes this word to bring more emotion to his speech. Adding more negative forms of connotation allows the audience to better resonate with Chief Joseph's ideas. Having the audience resonate with Chief Joseph’s speech allows the audience to be more engaged. Another example of a persuasive technique that Chief Joseph uses to engage his audience is pathos. In his speech he states “Good words will not get my people a home where they can live in peace and take care of themselves.” This piece of evidence from Chief Joseph’s speech engages the audience because it appeals to their emotions. By stating the troubles of his people, he conveys his emotions which helps engage his audience into his argument. In conclusion, the speech Words Do Not Pay details the problems Chief Joseph and his people face. It includes how the white men forced them to leave their country even though they are all the same. Chief Joseph says that they were created by the same Great Spirit Chief, and that they should be free too. Free to travel, work, teach, and choose their own

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