The reason logic is the best appeal is because evidence can evoke emotion if given in the right context. When I know the facts, I’m more likely to support what you are pitching me. That’s all war rhetoric is, the speaker is pitching an idea to the crowd. The government normally believes in going to fight a

In conclusion, I think the most productive rhetoric is a mix between logic and emotion. A logical appeal is the most effective because I cannot argue with facts. I may be able to disagree and not support the war, but I will still see the facts. When the speaker uses emotion along with logic it gets me riled up about the situation. Emotion is a good rhetorical appeal because it personalizes the situation. The war always seems like this far off place, that we as Americans never see. I have the tendency to deny the fact that the war could affect me personally. This justifies the propaganda from WWII, the posters are there to show the public that it’s something they need to support or else there could be drastic consequences. Do I think these posters could gain support for wars in the modern era? No, but I think in this time we have our own propaganda. We call it the “news”.

One of the most compelling speeches ever given in modern history was the Pearl Harbor Address. Our then President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was put under pressure after the first ever attack on American soil. Our country was bombed without warning or any sign of aggression prior to the actual date. The President made this known in his speech by saying, “It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.” He goes on to explain the how the Japanese deceived us with false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. President Roosevelt gave a speech that fortified American resolve and marked our official entry into WWII. He mainly used a logical appeal to get his point across. The good thing about this speech was emotion played a vital part in the presentation. He belittled the Japanese by giving examples of how they went behind our back and attacked Hawaii without any formal declaration of war. President Roosevelt restored our patrioti

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