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If asked to describe the “easiest revolution ever”, what comes to mind? This is what Russell Glass illustrates in “Opinion: Want a Revolution? It’s Easy – Go Vote”. The argument the author is trying to make is that despite peoples' beliefs and perceptions on voting, it can make a huge impact if redirected in the right direction. People have their own opinions about politics, thus allowing for misconceptions about voting. This causes the author’s audience to be very specific; individuals that don’t vote. Luckily, Russell Glass's argument in "Want a Revolution?" It's Easy - Go Vote" is extremely effective due to the use of logos and pathos. The method of development that the author chose to arrange this discourse is problem-solving. Early in his argument, the …show more content…

This is a great example of pathos that are used to persuade the reader to vote. When thinking about the country you reside in, it is fair to say that nobody wants to feel invisible. People want their voice heard, understood, valued, and acknowledged. Therefore, the author's use of pathos allows the reader to open their eyes to the possibility of voting in order to voice their concerns. This initiates the author's emotional connection with the reader. Throughout the entire argument, the author continues to use pathos in order to persuade the audience on the importance of voting. He uses relatable thoughts, ideas, and expressions to which his targeted audience can identify. Expressions such as, “politicians do what they want”, “democracy is broken”, or “voting is pointless”. These are all examples of opinions or expressions that people who do not vote might have. Therefore, by providing these examples, this allows the audience to further form a connection due to the examples being undeniably relatable. As a matter of fact, it is often easier to find an excuse to not vote, instead of finding statistics on why voting can actually make a difference in our

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