Rhetorical Strategies: 

With stories like this, the most important thing to do before writing is listening to every single word and question asked and answered throughout the presentation. I would read the transcription in its entirety, noting quotes and portions of the survivors story I felt were the most pivotal to highlight. One component that I felt resonated greatly in these stories was emphasizing the fact that these survivors were even younger than most Elon students at the time of the hardships they faced in the Holocaust. This is a prime example of a strategic use of pathos in the appeal to fear for the audience. It sets in the reality of the dangers of the situations that these survivors were placed in against their will. Reiterating the parts of their story that discuss the ways in which their youth was unfairly stripped from them is a powerful rhetorical tool I implemented to connect the audience with each survivor's unique story. Additionally, elements of visual rhetoric were embedded within the Today at Elon website throughout each article, showcasing each survivor deep in discussion to the Elon community. This situates Elon as an institution that cares deeply about educating their students on important history through unique opportunities that engage us with once-in-a-lifetime guest speakers.