In essay form, you will answer the following questions about the video. Please do not answer them in a list format. You should include some brief quotations from the video to draw our attention to specific passages and word choice. Here is a handout with templates on using quotes in your writing.
You do not need to answer these in sequential order.
What is the main argument that Gascon makes? Please be specific. Would you describe him as advocating for reform, defunding, or abolition of police? Why?
What rhetorical strategies does Gascon use to convince his audience? You could mention ethos, pathos, and logos here, but you could also just explain to us in plain language how he tries to elicit a particular reaction from his audience. For example, “Gascon establishes himself as credible by…”. This section should be the most substantial part of your essay.
Include some information about Gascon’s campaign platform, and the controversy around his campaign. When including this information, please cite your sources using MLA method, and give us some information about the sources. How can you tell that they are credible?
What do you find convincing or not convincing about Gascon’s claims? Why? Please be specific.
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This essay should be five pages double-spaced, and MLA formatted. You should include a Works Cited page. due Friday, October 22 at 11:59 pm
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