Joseph Stalin's Radio Broadcast (7.2.5)

Appeal to emotion Examples in Stalin's Speech: In the opening of his speech, Stalin refers to his audience as his friends. In his speech, Stalin calls Hitler a ruthless cannibal.

Appeal to logic or reason

He consistently refers to Germany as Fascist while praising the Communist party of the USSR. He describes Hitler as a cruel dictator while praising Soviets for their peaceful and patriotic attitudes. He hails the USSR as a peace-loving country but depicts Hitler as a treacherous fiend.

Ethical appeal Examples in Stalin's Speech: In his speech, Stalin refers positively to Lenin and then repeats one of Lenin's famous quotes.

Because war was forced upon them by Hitler Because people of the world — including dissenters in Germany — had approved their cause Because the Soviet way of life had been threatened by Hitler

They must strengthen the Red Army's rear troops. Industries need to work with greater intensity and produce more. They must implement effective air raid plans to protect important localities.

Farmers should turn over their grain and livestock to government authorities. Guerilla forces must harass German forces in all occupied areas. Goods and valuable property should be moved or destroyed to prevent enemy use.