"Faith in America"

                The purpose of this speech was to show American voters that electing a president based solely on his religion is a mistake. He wanted to show Americans that he being Mormon created value in his life and that he wasn’t ashamed of who he was. That he could be a great choice for president if the people vote for him.

Pathos-

Governor Romney really focused in on the lives that have been laid down to preserve our rights and freedoms. Here’s an example: “The lives of hundreds of thousands of American’s sons and daughters were laid down during the last century to preserve freedom...” He’s appealing to the emotions of the reader. Everyone feels a sense of honor and humility towards those that die so we can be free. He also continually talks about God. People are emotionally connected to God and it’s hard to try and contradict him when he’s saying things that they believe in.

Ethos-

Romney gains his credibility by stating that he was governor and showing that he can get the job done.  He also gains credibility through his knowledge of American history. He shows that he understands our country was founded on freedom and that that’s how it needs to stay. He relates to the reader by telling personal stories of his family. Of where they stand, what they’ve done in the past to show how they believe in freedom.

Logos-

He used a lot of references to God and other religions, showing that he didn’t discriminate other peoples beliefs and that they shouldn’t discriminate against his either. Also talking about the Founding fathers and all the history of our country backs up what he says. It’s logic.