Question

the text on the left is an article titled \crack and the box\ by pete hamill, describing a woman addicted to crack cocaine and related social phenomena. the text on the right is an assignment about the rhetorical triangle, asking to choose a speech from google classroom assignment, and then analyze the logos (whether the speaker uses facts and evidence, give an example if so), ethos (who the speaker is, whether they are trustworthy to the audience, explain why or why not), pathos (whether the speaker appeals to the audiences emotions, say things the audience may relate to, how to know), and effectiveness (whether the speech is effective, whether it persuades or incites change).

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we analyze the speech "Crack and the Box" by Pete Hamill:

Logos (Example)

The speaker uses facts/evidence. For example, “This country holds only 2 percent of the world’s population, it consumes 65 percent of the world’s supply of hard drugs.” This provides statistical data to highlight the U.S.’s disproportionate drug consumption.

Ethos (Explanation)

The speaker (Pete Hamill) establishes ethos by sharing personal experiences (talking to addicts, observing communities) and demonstrating knowledge of the issue (drug epidemic statistics, societal impacts). His firsthand interactions with addicts and analysis of the crisis make him a credible source on drug-related issues.

Pathos (Explanation)

The speaker appeals to emotions. Descriptions like “her adorable children, and my own million indifference” and “the pain of the world, about despair or boredom” evoke empathy for addicts and frustration with societal inaction. Vivid imagery of addicted women, neglected children, and “hundreds of addicts” creates a relatable, emotional connection to the crisis.

Effectiveness (Explanation)

The speech is effective. It uses logos (hard data) to inform, ethos (personal credibility) to persuade, and pathos (emotional appeals) to inspire empathy. By highlighting the scale of the drug crisis and humanizing addicts, it persuades readers to recognize the urgency of addressing drug addiction in America.

Answer:

s (Tailored to Each Section):

• Logos Example: Yes. Example: “This country holds only 2 percent of the world’s population, it consumes 65 percent of the world’s supply of hard drugs.”
• Ethos Explanation: The speaker (Pete Hamill) is credible. He shares firsthand experiences (talking to addicts, observing communities) and uses research (drug consumption statistics) to show expertise on the drug crisis.
• Pathos Explanation: Yes. He appeals to emotions by describing the suffering of addicts (e.g., “her adorable children, and my own million indifference”) and the pain of societal neglect, making the audience empathize with the crisis.
• Effectiveness: Yes. The speech persuades by combining facts (logos), personal credibility (ethos), and emotional storytelling (pathos) to highlight the drug epidemic’s urgency.