According to the article, “Leaders: America and Guns,” it is evident that gun control has proven ineffective when it comes to dissolving the “love affair” that exists between Americans and their guns (“Leaders: America and Guns”). This article highlights the issues that permeate throughout America regarding pro gun groups. Not only is this article persuasive, it infuses a degree of rhetorical strategies including logical, as well as emotional appeals to fortify the issue at hand. Various examples, statistics, and sound evidence is brought to the table, adequately arguing and developing the position that, “Americans want to keep their guns, no matter how high the price,” (“Leaders: America and Guns”). Furthermore, the other article, “Support for Gun Control Legislation,” …show more content…
The author included numerous rhetorical strategies to reinforce his rather shocking stance that Americans love their guns and that those guns are here to stay. The authors use of visual descriptions, incidents, and statistics were all appropriate examples used to establish and display the ideas effectively. The composition of the article flows really well, a lot of information is presented but also condensed, mentioning only what is vital to the argument. The author is direct and to the point and the author does not deviate from the main argument, constantly coming back and endorsing his/her opinion. The author mentions, “many Americans have already come to the remarkable conclusion that the best route to a safer America is a better-armed America,” (“Leaders: America and Guns”). The author is constantly on point with his/her information. These statements are so stark and bold; they definitely resonate with the audience. An abundance of research and emotionally charged writing made this article a solid and convincing piece for