Fallacies In a Rhetorical Article

FDR Pearl Harbor Address: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/fdrpearlharbor.htm

Pathos: Used often throughout the speech, notable mostly in the first line, when he states Dec. 7 will live on in infamy, setting the tone of outrage and shock of the rest of the speech. The parragraph in which pathos is most notable is the 6th, in which he describes the loss of military and naval power, as well as lives, which he leaves last, most likely for dramatic effect. OF course the time period is also highly relevant to the speech, as radio was one of the most common forms of communication, highly changing the way one would have received the speech, especially in one had loved ones serving in the military.

Logos: Used by my count once, when FDR states that due to the distance between Japan and Hawaii the attack was premeditated, which is logical and as we know now, true, as Japan was allied with Nazi Germany.

Ethos: Used at the beginning of the speech when FDR names those present, amongst those high-ranking politicians.

Genetic Fallacy: Used through all the piece against the Japanese, two notable examples are saying the Embassador reponded to a message during the attack, implying the Japanese are sneaky and the other detailing the attacks of Japan in the Pacific, making them seem a much greater enemy that at first thought.

Patriotic Approach: Through out the piece in subtle ways but a notable way is this, towards the end: "the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory"

Appeal to Emotion: Throught the piece, especially when detailing the results of Japanese attacks.