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If giving out false information to persuade an audience is untruthful then why as a society we are still reaching for the untruthful? Persuasion is alternatively what all advertisements are aiming for no matter if it is for a product or idea.Over the use of methods like ethos, pathos, and logos advertisements become more appealing and compelling to everyday people.War propagandas especially utilize the methods, ethos and pathos to support the idea of glorify American and demonize enemies. The credibility of normal citizens was demonstrated throughout war propagandas to help develop their philosophy. Emotional appeal, or pathos, was used to benefit, the idea of destructive enemies.Glorifying Americans and demonizing enemies is an ongoing philosophy …show more content…

honor and glorify everyday Americans. The appeal of ethical was displayed through the image of the iconic Uncle Sam. In order to persuade young men to join the army Uncle Sam announce"I Want You For The U.S. Army". Uncle Sam was a fictional character representing the brave and honor Americans. Since, he represents traits of a good American his word was very persuasive to others. Rosie the Riveter was the voice of patriotic girls. She represents the home wife who works everyday to help her husband and country to be safe from enemies. To show encourage Rosie the Riveter said"We Can Do It". Rosie credibility persuades women to help work in factories. Ethos was also used to help glorify and celebrate all women who help. Uncle Sam is a popular icon during the war for many people. Everyone can help out and protect America is an idea that Uncle Sam try to illustrate when he explain"Defend American Freedom It's Everybody's Job". Ethos was shown through this propaganda because Uncle Sam is the ideal American and that is why everyone should listen to him. The propaganda philosophy, glorifying American, was clearly exhibited as a result of the …show more content…

war propaganda persuades people by using emotional appeal, or pathos to demonize the enemies. Vilify infamy figure such as Hitler is an emotional appeal toward soldier, parents, and kids. According to a war propaganda"Our Carelessness Their Secret Weapon". The propaganda display two infamous figures smile with the burning forest in the background. Pathos was portrayed through the fear and anxiety of losing our freedom, friends, and family. Heart strings were pulled when the propaganda of a mad gorilla holding a woman and a club was shown. The brutal and inhuman propaganda demonstrates a quote" Destroy The Mad Brute Enlist”. The image of a helpless woman captured by the gorilla moves many people to tears and concern. The thought of that woman could be a friend or family member awaken the deep and dark fear of losing. Demonize Tojo, a Japan war commander, was a use of pathos in many U.S. propagandas. The propaganda quote"You think war end soon?...Go ahead. Take Day Off ". The notoriety Japan commander was featured in the propaganda with an immortally smile. The viewers feeling was changed into anger and horror as the result of pathos. Demonize enemies was a strongly develop philosophy with the method of

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