Assignment

Answer the following questions on the case study below:

• In the essay, where does A. J. Chavez summarize the arguments opposing the legalization of gay marriage? How many of these arguments does he respond to as the argument proceeds? Where does he add supporting reasons in favor of gay marriage that aren’t initially framed as rebuttals?
• How effectively does A. J. create appeals to ethos in this argument? How would you characterize his persona based on tone, reasonableness, and empathy for opposing views?
• How well does A. J. use appeals to pathos to connect with his imagined readers at both ends of this spectrum? How does he appeal to the values, beliefs, and emotions of his audiences?
• How would you assess the appeals to logos in this argument? Are A. J.’s uses of reasons and evidence persuasive?
• What do you see as the major strengths and weaknesses of this argument?