Rhetoric anylysis on Child Abuse

NAME

Engl 13010

Professor

2nd March 2020

Prevent Child Abuse

The ad by Kellie Terese O’Hara shows a picture of a teenage pregnant woman touching her naked stomach. The picture shows protruding stomach on half page of the ad. On the other half of the ad there is an inscription that “1 in every 3 girls in the U.S will get pregnant as a teenager. 70 % of them were abused as a child.” On the bottom of the picture, there is a text that reads, “Children born to teenage mothers have increased health risks, social issues, and emotional problems. They also have increased risks of neglect and abuse and are more likely to become teen mothers themselves. Your child’s future is in your hands.” The thesis for the ad is a campaign against child abuse with the integration of other essential issues. Notably, the ad focuses on breaking the cycle of children being abused and less or no efforts is developed to reduce the scourge.

The ad provides the audience with insights on the problem facing children in society since many of them suffer in silence. The society is oblivious of the challenges that children go through; thus, the ad seeks to provoke their thinking on the essence of protecting children. The picture shows a confused and sad teenage mother who is holding the stomach “child” not knowing what the future holds for her unborn baby. The message on the ad is very clear on the challenges that a child born of a single and teenage mother goes through. It highlights that they faced with emotional problems, social issues, and health risks. The mother seems to be contemplating on what to do with the child.

By providing statistics, the author seeks to highlight the essence of protecting children since the majority of people do not understand the gravity of the issue. The figures are enormous, which points out that the problem is prevalent. Having 70% of children being abused at their prime years is distressing since they need support at this period to succeed in life. Pregnancy should happen at the right time to cushion children from abuse, emotional distress, and health complications. The ad is effective to highlight issues faced by children in society.

The ad uses logos effectively since they use to appeal to logic to persuade and convince the audience on their message. The use of statistics and cited facts shows the authenticity of the information contained therein. The important message is the essence of preventing child abuse among teenagers. The problems that the child are faced with are huge; hence, need for breaking silence against the scourge. From the statistics, it is clear that many children are suffering as it amounts to more than a half of the children population.

Similarly, the ad uses figures to invoke public outcry and sympathy for children. The statistics are used to show how grave the problem of child abuse is prevalent in society. The emotional appeal is enhanced by the use of a young and confused teenager who is pregnant. It helps to persuade and appeal to emotions of the audience to help prevent teenage pregnancy and abuse. In other words, use of the picture helps to draw public pity and sympathy to the plight facing children. head uses emotional appeal to advance their message to the public on dangers facing children and galvanize support to eradicate it in the society.