Rhetorical Analysis Of Not Going To College

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School Wide Writing Lawrence B. Schlack, the publisher of Not Going to College is a Viable Option, utilizes all persuasive techniques to support his claims and ultimately persuade the reader. Therefore Schlack uses ethos, pathos and logos to establish his credibility to withhold the claims stated within the article. Furthermore, Schlack introduces strong evidence to carry the weight of the claims in the article which is key to persuading the reader. “Any retired superintendent who’s running around the country telling high school seniors not to go to college had darn well better explain himself or herself, OK, here goes.” (Schlack 1), Schleck introduces his article with the only piece of ethos found throughout the whole article. However, being a retired superintendent seems to be enough credibility to establish persuasion. Although he is no longer active in his duties, becoming a …show more content…

Can you name four or five careers you can realistically aspire to?”(Schlack 11), Then follows with what one could do with their response. “For those who answer, ‘Yes, I know my strengths and I have a pretty good idea where I want to go in life and I do need college to get there,’ college is the right choice. If the answer is, ‘ I’m not really sure what my strengths are or where I want to go in life,’ then deferring college is the better choice.”(Schlack 12), In conclusion Schlacks main claim is that if a student doesn't know what they want to do in life then college is not the right choice. In addition Schlack does introduce more claims such as the way he ends the writing, “Too many students believe this. School leaders can get out in front and help them see there are many paths to a successful life and college is only one of them.” (Schlack 17), Schlack has valid and explained claims throughout the article, that can alter the reader's position on the

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