Cezar Chavez Speech Analysis

Cezar Chavez Speech Analysis

Open Ended

What is one example of ethos--an appeal based on one's authority, experience, credibility or expertise--in Chavez's speech?

Open Ended

What is one example of pathos--an appeal based on emotion--that Chavez uses in his speech?

Multiple Choice

Chavez cites the cancer rate in McFarland, California as 400 percent above the normal rate. This is primarily an example of

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

Open Ended

Explain why the mention of California Governor George Deukmejian, an authority figure, is NOT an example of ethos in this speech.

Open Ended

On your copy of the speech, circle the examples of repetition you see in the text. 

Open Ended

What is the effect of the repetition Chavez uses in his speech?

Multiple Choice

Chavez says, ". . . any level of [pesticide] exposure is too much. Isn't that the standard of protection you would ask for your family and your children? Isn't that the standard of protection you would demand for yourself?" These are examples of

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• rhetorical questions

• synechdoche

Open Ended

Writers and speakers choose their diction--their specific word choice--carefully to create a desired effect and have maximum impact. Locate an example of Chavez's diction--his word choice--that is especially effective in communicating his message or serving his purpose AND explain why you think it is effective.

Multiple Choice

Chavez quotes The Bible near the end of his speech. This is primarily an example of which persuasive technique?

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

Open Ended

Last question: What is the purpose of Chavez's speech? Quote a line from it that tells you this is his purpose.