Rafael Palacio is the proud editor of El Sentienal, which is a Spanish newspaper published in Orlando. His bosses are not Latino, therefore he works for a company in a newsroom filled with diversity, who all share a main goal of publishing a weekly paper. He also has a twitter which he activley uses since he is aware of the audience he can reach through social media. Palacio interviews on the Orlando Sentinel published on October 9, 2016 stating, "At first many people think we are just translating the Orlando Sentinel, but we are really covering the Hispanic community here, in their language,"…
In the beginning Benjamin Banneker uses an empathy diction, he uses words such as "reflect", "acknowledge", "injustice", "tender feelings." He does in order to really get inside the readers mind and have them reflect and analyze their actions more carefully. Later in the text the tone shifts a bit to a more accusative tone, he shows this by the choice of words he uses such as "entitled", "guilty" "criminal", cruel", and…
In this essay, John M. Barry uses antithesis to display a contrast in his thoughts and the assuming thoughts of the readers. In doing this, the author is not only able to show the readers the different sides of how scientists are perceived by people, but as well as how they actually are in the world of scientific research. The author collates certainty and uncertainty as an example for the readers to view that scientists of the world are just like them. Scientists contain “certainty, [which] creates strength, and uncertainty, [which] creates weakness” (Barry). In using these disparities, Barry is showing the readers that “science teaches us to doubt” (Barry). By elaborating on the concepts of certainty and uncertainty, readers are able to see…
could actually be. For example, when he mentions how handwriting can be “untidy” or “difficult…
“Caleb Meyer,” a compelling bluegrass song written by Gillian Welch, tells of the narrator’s struggle while a drunken man rapes as she fights for her life. The dramatic crescendo throughout the song creates a narrative that forces the audience to the edge of their seats as they anticipate anxiously what will happen next. Welch uses persuasive narrative rhetoric throughout the song to create her message, one that any moral person will find difficult to sympathize with. Throughout this essay I will identify “Caleb Meyer” as a rhetorical narrative, criticize its form and function, and evaluate its effectiveness.…
The essay that Ben Franklin writes is rather compelling. He actually takes his time to observe the Native Americans rather than judging them harshly. He makes very clear and wise observations on their lifestyle. However, which isn’t so different from there’s. He does notice that they council each other differently from the European society. He sees that they give each other respect by taking time to understand what one another is saying, and collectively correcting each other. When you Franklin compares his council and how they all talk over one another voicing their opinions. Moreover, what Franklin means by savages is that by his examination that simply both the Europeans and Natives consider both their cultures to be civil. Franklin writes,…
All can relate to that one special time of the year, Christmas, when whole families unite and spend hours endlessly sharing stories, making memories, and of course, opening presents! What happens though, when all of the sentimental value of Christmas is replaced solely with physical value, the gifts? What would Christmas be like then? Richard Rodriguez takes the readers through one of his annual Christmases and brings to light, through his thoughts, the disconnect that exists between himself, his siblings, and his parents. Rodriguez’ chronological presentation of events with flashbacks, short, abrupt syntax, light-hearted attention to detail and concerned tone contribute to suggest his worried attitude toward his family.…
Through the utilization of passionate diction, depressing figurative language, and deceptive syntax, Anne Morrow Lindbergh describes the benefits and effectiveness of applying oneself to isolation, thus revealing the importance of seeking solitude.…
“How can you be so tiresome. You must know that I am thinking if his marrying one of them.”(2)…
Rhetorical strategy is a type of method for writers to manipulate their writing to purpose an idea or influence the reader. Narration, description, and exemplification are some of the rhetorical appeals writer use to grab the reader’s attention. And invoke strong reaction out of the reader. Apart from these strategies, many writers use Aristotle's appeals of Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to persuade the reader. Logos is an appeal to the audience's logic and reason. Pathos is an appeal to the audience’s sentiments and emotions. Ethos is an appeal to the authority or reputation of the speaker. Logos is an appeal to the audience's logic and reason. In my rhetorical analysis, I will be analyzing an article by Heather Mattern called, “Learning to Breathe”. In this article, Mattern proposes increasing physical activity such as running, , consuming raw foods, and adopting a positive mentality to curb depression. Mattern’s article brings awareness to health educators, like myself, who focuses on the study of health related issues like food, nutrition, and prevention. Through the use of use pathos and logos appeals, as well as narration, classifying and diving, and exemplifications to do what?…
In the late 1940’s through the late 1950’s McCarthyism was a wide spread epidemic here in America. The government had a very intense suspicion that there were influences of communism on our soil. Many were accused and prosecuted for “un-American activities” throughout the states. The FBI had no grounds or evidence to stand on when accusing these people. The Salem witch trials in The Crucible were very similar to these situations. Witten by Arthur Miller The Crucible was Miller’s way of protesting and speaking out against these trials while trying not to draw any attention to him. He uses many rhetorical devices to help better his message as it if brought forth to the reader. Irony, repetition, imagery, and metaphors are examples of some of the devices Miller uses to capture the reader and keep the story on track with the protest of McCarthyism.…
I first thought the performance would consist of many performers, like the Nutcracker play. Miller’s performance, being more of a poetical speech in my eyes, showed me that there are many different ways a performance can be displayed. The way he performed allowed for a comfortable feeling in a way that anything could be spoken about in the room. He was so open to the crowd that it made me feel like he had nothing to hide and was very trustworthy on the topic of social changes being achieved. The performance was effective because it spoke of such a controversial topic that is still being discriminated against today. His passion and experiences with the government made it effective to me. The stories he shared of being dragged away and cuffed by police officers made me realize that he really is passionate on social changes being achieved for anyone, not just him. For years, gay marriage was discouraged. It was an idea that was against God’s laws, people would say. Now that more states are making it legal, I see that this is a realistic situation. Miller’s way of joking about his life and being gay, yet getting serious on more dramatic parts of his story allows the performance to be effective and…
In South Central, Los Angeles, there is a food epidemic taking place among the population. For miles and miles, the only easily attainable food source is fast food; causing the overconsumption of un-nutritious, greasy, and fattening food. This is the problem brought to the public’s attention by speaker Ron Finley in his Ted Talks speech, “A Guerilla Gardener in South Central L.A.” Finley explains how everywhere he looks in his native South Central, all he sees are fast food chains and Dialysis clinics opened due to the lack of nutritious food. Finley views the lack of a healthy food source as a serious problem, and brings up his point; there are miles of vacant lots throughout Los Angeles, all of which could be used for the cultivation of healthy fruits and vegetables to better the urban community’s diet and health.…
I believe that the rhetorical strategy of narration is both seen differently in the article, “Unnatural Killers”, by John Grisham and the article, “The Case Against College Athletic Recruiting” by Ben Adler. Both appeal emotionally to the reader but one is a lot more logical in its approach then the other.…
Sometimes life gets tough and gives us obstacles and challenges just to see how we overcome them. It only takes one mistake for someone’s life to be turned upside down. Watching people go through hardships and life challenges helps us get on the right path and succeed. The book The Other Wes Moore written by Wes Moore himself, is based on real life challenges that two boys ironically with the same name and hometown were faced with and how their decisions on overcoming them lead them to two completely different places. One living free and being able to experience things and the other living unfortunately behind bars. Wes Moore uses the rhetorical appeals ethos, logos, and pathos to engage the readers attention on how two boys with so many similarities can grow up and live two completely opposite lives.…