RCL#4: Rhetorical Essay Outline

Donald Trump vs. Greta Thunberg: The Rhetoric Behind Media Rivalry

Thesis: Despite their opposing views on climate change, Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump are masters of manipulating ethos, building pathos, and exploiting kairotic moments to gain international attention and instigate debates; under this spotlight, the two develop an intense rivalry, which further enhances their respective civic initiatives.

1. Pathos 
   1. Donald Trump & Fear 
      1. China v. US Economic Growth
   2. Greta Thunberg & Guilt 
      1. Policymakers v. Public 
2. Ethos 
   1. Donald Trump
      1. Presidency 
      2. Tailored Audience (shares core beliefs)
         1. Anti-Establishment
   2. Greta Thunberg 
      1. Extrinsic Evidence 
      2. Dominant Ideology (shares core beliefs)
3. Kairos 
   1. Greta & 2019 UN Climate Summit 
   2. Donald Trump & 2019 UN Climate Summit