DeWeese first establishes his argument by illustrating a couple reports that compare the academic abilities of American students to that of other students around the world. The results …show more content…
DeWeese begins the argument by presenting several statistics and facts that demonstrate how the public education system is failing because the government is unable to knowledge the real problem, such as the federal programs. In the middle of his argument, DeWeese establishes pathos by analyzing the parents’ perspective about the American education system. However, DeWeese’s shift to a criticizing tone makes the readers feel underestimated because they are purposely being devalued by the current educational system. By establishing sufficient appeals to pathos and a scholarly tone, DeWeese could have effectively persuaded his audience to take action for a more effective education