In my rhetorical analysis essay comparing Donald Trump’s twitter posts about global warming and Greta Thunberg’s speech at the 2019 UN Climate Summit, I hope to capture the rhetorical techniques which support the internet rivalry between both individuals. Despite holding completely opposite views on the subject, both Trump and Thunberg successfully employ ethos, kairos, and scare tactics that have effectively gained international attention. Here is my working thesis statement:
While both Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg work to address pressing international concerns of climate change, they implement ethos and scare tactics in contrasting manners, resulting in an intense rivalry between the two.