Christ uses rhetorical devices to increase the effectiveness of the article. In the opening paragraph the use of rhetorical questions: “If Bill Gates and Steve Jobs never graduated, is college really necessary? Why should taxpayers foot the bill for “useless” departments like anthropology?”, provides the reader with an understanding of what needs to be answered in the essay. The second paragraph refutes the sentiment of these questions and gives a powerful answer by stating: “Yet, judging the value of a liberal arts education, even by a purely economic calculation, shows that it is more relevant than ever” (Christ, “Myth: liberal arts education is becoming irrelevant”). By providing a counter-answer to the questions, the author clarifies her main argument. Ethos is another integral part of proving a point. Christ uses facts including “the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows that more than three-quarters of employers would recommend an education with this emphasis to a young person they know,” which makes her realize that being liberally educated will make someone more employable (Christ, “Myth: Liberal Arts Education Is Becoming Irrelevant”). An important aspect of providing the facts is to validate them