What techniques (pathos, ethos, or logos) were used to connect to the audience? Describe a clear connection between the technique and the example you identified.

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Watch one of the videos below:

Jobs, S. (2005). Steve Jobs’ Stanford University commencement speech: How to live before you die [Video file]. TED Talks. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html (15:04)

Pausch, R. (2007, Dec 20). Randy Pausch’s last lecture: Really achieving your childhood dreams [Video file]. Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo (1:16:27)

In your threaded discussion response, answer the following questions:

a. Which video did you decide to watch? Was the speech informational, persuasive, or both? Explain.

b. What techniques (pathos, ethos, or logos) were used to connect to the audience? Describe a clear connection between the technique and the example you identified.

c. Did the speaker inspire you to achieve your dreams? If so, how?

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