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ASPCA ASPCA Uses Aristotle's Power of Persuasion

analytical Essay
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ASPCA and the Power of Persuasion Advertisers all have one goal in common, that is an ad that is catching to a consumer’s attention. In today’s fast paced society there are so many selling products and charities. As I exam the advertisement for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (ASPCA), I will show how they use the pathos, ethos, and logos – also known as Aristotle’s Theory of Persuasion. Pathos is an emotional appeal in which the advertisers hope that the consumers will allow their claim. Say for instance most people will notice a puppy behind what looks like to be a rusty cage. Seeing a cage like that, makes some wonder how bad the conditions are that the puppy is living in. then there is the puppy who looks very solemn, sad, and miserable. It makes one think how can people do this, why would they do this. This is an animal that should not have to live their life this way; it can really tug at some heartstrings, and cause many emotions like sad, anger, and even happy. For instance something like this makes most people think wow how can someone do th...

In this essay, the author

  • Analyzes how the american society for the prevention of cruelty for animals uses the pathos, ethos, and logos of aristotle's theory of persuasion.
  • Explains that pathos is an emotional appeal in which the advertisers hope that the consumers will allow their claim.
  • Explains the aspca's ethos, which aims to prevent puppy mills and abuse to chickens. they have ads in the broncos' vs hawks super bowl xlviii, called the no pet store puppies.
  • Explains that the aspca is a charity that wants prevention of animal cruelty and meaningless accidents to the animals and advertises for pet insurance.
  • Explains how the aspca uses aristotle's theory of persuasion to appeal to the masses.
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