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Rhetorical Analysis Of Frremont High School

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In the city of Los Angeles is Fremont High School, and unlike most schools in the country, this one runs on a three-track schedule, meaning that it is open year round with short numerous breaks throughout the year. The school contains 3,300 students in attendance year round and being that the school is lacking in funds and hindering the students from following their dreams, this is very impactful on a large amount of people beause it lacks also preparation for college. In the article, “Fremont High School”, Jonathan Kozol examines the conditions of Fremont High School from the perspective of the students, and teachers alike. He uses statistics that have been submitted to the courts during depositions and student recounts of activity. Jonathan Kozol uses persuasive techniques such as ethos, logos, and pathos in the article, “Fremont High School”, to persuade the audience, members of society, that they can help by providing funds, because of the lack of funding it has caused a disservice to the students, causing students to struggle with following their dreams.
Kozol uses tone and diction to emphasize pathos in his article. Kozol chooses words that show the disarray of the school, such as “converted storage closets” (2005, pg. 716) and “unsanitary physical conditions” (2005, pg.719). These words show the disarray because of the connotation associated with them in society, those phrases and others give most people an uneasy feeling, especially when talking about a high

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