Rhetoric+Analysis+3


 * __KHRUSHCHEV WRITES TO CASTRO__

Tone: ****Serious ** and Convincing
 * Target Audience: ******Fidel Castro **

1). Khrushchev here is using an ethical appeal because he is trying to show the other side that he does understand their current situation and the difficulties along with it, therefore showing that his statements and decisions are trying to be helpful to both sides. 2). Again Khrushchev is using an ethical appeal because he states "we understand" which is showing Cuba that Khrushchev and his country do understand Cuba's current situation and identifying a common ground and a common ethical understanding with the Cuban people.
 * Ethos (E): **** 

1). Here Khrushchev is using forensic rhetoric because he is analyzing and critiquing actions that have taken place in the past. 2). Analyzes the events that had previously taken place, that not only preventing the war depended on the side of America but also the side of the enemy Cuba and what their course of action would be. 3). The thoughts that went through Khrushchev’s head after receiving the alarming telegram from Castro. This excerpt analyzes the emotions that took place in the past after receiving the urgent telegram. 1). By using the word “extreme” it shows that Khrushchev was emotionally intune with the feelings of Castro and Cuba. By saying what he says in the excerpt he also taps into the fear held by Castro. 1). This excerpt is getting back up evidence to convince Castro what they did was the right thing to do for the country, to justify whether or not they should have continued the consultations. 2). This excerpt is rallying back and forth on whether or not they should have striked against the enemy. Khrushchev is giving the pro and cons of each option, and the effect both options would have if chosen.
 * Forensic (F): **
 * Pathos (Pa): **
 * Political (Po): **