Rhetorical Devices and Appeals - Practice

When guns are outlawed in a state or country, violent crime drops by 50%.

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If guns were illegal, my son would still be alive.

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No one deserves to be put to death without receiving due process (a legal trial).

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As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.

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If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?

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There is no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night.

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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery…We also have the video of the suspect breaking in.

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The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle.

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“My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the oppositions, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor.”

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"Our expertise in roofing contracting is evidenced not only by our 100 years in the business and our staff of qualified technicians, but in the decades of satisfied customers who have come to expect nothing but the best."

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