Casual reasoning is a part of fallacies and should be avoided if possible in a persuasive speech. Lucas gives an example of casual reasoning it is “There is a patch of ice on the sidewalk. You slip, fall, and break your arm” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 337. This is casual reasoning because one often blames themselves. One of the most complex aspects of giving a speech is the ethics around giving a speech. Lucas states “There is no question that emotional appeals can be abused by unscrupulous speakers for detestable causes. But emotional appeals can also be wielded by honorable speakers for noble causes.” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 345). Lucas reminds the readers that the ethical line will not always be clearly seen, so speakers must be extremely careful. The ethical line can be especially tricky in emotional appeals. This is because different countries have different views on certain
Casual reasoning is a part of fallacies and should be avoided if possible in a persuasive speech. Lucas gives an example of casual reasoning it is “There is a patch of ice on the sidewalk. You slip, fall, and break your arm” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 337. This is casual reasoning because one often blames themselves. One of the most complex aspects of giving a speech is the ethics around giving a speech. Lucas states “There is no question that emotional appeals can be abused by unscrupulous speakers for detestable causes. But emotional appeals can also be wielded by honorable speakers for noble causes.” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 345). Lucas reminds the readers that the ethical line will not always be clearly seen, so speakers must be extremely careful. The ethical line can be especially tricky in emotional appeals. This is because different countries have different views on certain