Identify examples of bias,
fallacies, and specific rhetorical devices in the speech. How did the speaker address
arguments and counterarguments? Were the speaker’s arguments effective? Explain
your answers.
Campaigner: There is only one man who can rid the politics of this State of the evil domination of Boss Jim Gettys. I am speaking of Charles Foster Kane, the fighting liberal, the friend of the working man, the next Governor of this State, who entered upon this campaign --
Kane: with one purpose only: to point out and make public the dishonesty, the downright villainy, of Boss Jim W. Gettys' political machine -- now in complete control of the government of this State! I made no campaign promises, because until a few weeks ago I had no hope of being elected.
Now, however, I have something more than a hope. And Jim Gettys -- Jim Gettys has something less than a chance. Every straw vote, every independent poll shows that I'll be elected. Now I can afford to make some promises!
The working man -- The working man and the slum child know they can expect my best efforts in their interests. The decent, ordinary citizens know that I'll do everything in my power to protect the underprivileged, the underpaid, and the the underfed!
Well, I'd make my promises now if I weren't too busy arranging to keep them.
Here's one promise I'll make, and boss Jim Gettys knows I'll keep it: My first official act as Governor of this State will be to appoint a Special District Attorney to arrange for the indictment, prosecution, and conviction of Boss Jim W. Gettys!
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there were different bias and fallcies acts through-out this speech.
Examples of bias in the speech include the description of Charles Foster Kane as the "fighting liberal" and the characterization of Boss Jim Gettys as having a "political machine" that is dominated by "evil." The speaker is showing favor towards Kane and portraying Gettys as corrupt.
One fallacy in the speech is the use of hasty generalization. The speaker claims that every straw vote and independent poll shows that Kane will be elected, which might not be true or representative of the entire population.
As for rhetorical devices, there is the use of repetition with phrases like "the working man" and "the underprivileged, underpaid, and underfed." This repetition is used to emphasize Kane's focus on the needs of the common people.
In terms of addressing arguments and counterarguments, the speaker directly targets Boss Jim Gettys and his political machine. They promise to appoint a special district attorney to indict and convict Gettys. However, the speech does not provide specific counterarguments or address any potential opposing views.
The effectiveness of the speaker's arguments is subjective and dependent on the audience. Some may find the promises and passionate language compelling, while others may see it as manipulative or lacking substance. It's important to consider the context and viewpoint of the listener to evaluate the effectiveness of the speaker's arguments.