Malala uses several different rhetorical devices that make her speech more cohesive and convincing. First of all, Malala effectively integrates pathos by describing her own experiences and making emotional connections with the audience. For example, when she describes her experience, Malala says, “Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists and millions have been injured”. By talking about the direct consequences that happened by the terrorist, Malala tries to appeal to the audience’s emotion. This allows her to effectively claim why national government and international agencies should also focus on children who are suffering without proper opportunities for education. Malala also uses ethos by referring to Muhammad-the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ, and Lord Buddha. By referring to those who are commonly known as religious leaders without violence, Malala establishes her idea of forgiveness and compassion that she learned through her experience.
Moreover, Malala utilizes logos when she explains why extremists are trying to restrict education. By utilizing the quote “the pen is mightier than the sword”, she explains that the extremists are afraid of educated people making voices for their own right. This logical connection shows that extremists are restricting education for their power and authority. This logical connection further supports her idea of why the right to education should be granted to every child. Moreover, in the last part of her speech, she uses the repetition of the phrase “we call upon” to emphasize how different institutions and individuals have to all support her view. This further supports her speech with proper solutions that incorporate different stakeholders. To sum up, these rhetorical devices all connect to cohesive and convincing speech.
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Writer: Stella Lim
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