Rhetoric Techniques In Abigale Adams's Letter
In the 1700s letters were the prime way of communicating with peers. Within these letters was excellent rhetorical analysis strategies. These strategies can be clearly seen in the letter written by Abigale Adams, wife of former U.S. President John Adams, to her son John Quincy Adams in support of his traveling abroad.
Within the first few lines of Adams letter to her son, she exhibits careful and precise motherly advice. Adams often utilizes pathos when addressing her son to inspire him to be open to new experiences and to become a great man. She lovingly approaches what will be expected of him by implementing "my son." She uses this phrase to show just how much she cares about his future and that you truly thinks that this voyage will
benefit him. Adams' affectionate diction continues to be applied in the final paragraph of the letter as she illustrates how it "gives me pleasing hopes that you will not swerve from her dictates. But add justice, fortitude, and every, manly virtue which can adorn a good citizen," by him going on this voyage, knowing he will use every experience to better himself. Adams' affectionate diction contiunes to be applied in the final paragraph of the letter as she assures him (quote) It is clear by the use of pathos through Adams' letter that her wish is to inspire her son.
Throughout her letter, comparisons are presented to emphasize to her son the importance of experience. Adams advises him to value and grow form every experience by using the comparisons of "a judicious traveler to a river, that increases its stream the further it flows from its source." Next, Adams presents a historical example to argue to John that "would Cicero have shone so distinguished an orator if he had not been roused," he too can thrive in the worst of situations and come out ahead, may they occur on his voyage. Adam's strategies to convey to her son his greatness amplifies through her letter.
With all seen and examined Adams' advice to her son was clearly constructed through her motherly kindness addressing John as "my son." She continued the use of pathos to the final paragraph, analyzing his characteristics and how he will succeed. Adams none the less continues her advice with comparisons to a river and the great Cicero, proving to her son the value of experience.
Within the first few lines of Adams letter to her son, she exhibits careful and precise motherly advice. Adams often utilizes pathos when addressing her son to inspire him to be open to new experiences and to become a great man. She lovingly approaches what will be expected of him by implementing "my son." She uses this phrase to show just how much she cares about his future and that you truly thinks that this voyage will
benefit him. Adams' affectionate diction continues to be applied in the final paragraph of the letter as she illustrates how it "gives me pleasing hopes that you will not swerve from her dictates. But add justice, fortitude, and every, manly virtue which can adorn a good citizen," by him going on this voyage, knowing he will use every experience to better himself. Adams' affectionate diction contiunes to be applied in the final paragraph of the letter as she assures him (quote) It is clear by the use of pathos through Adams' letter that her wish is to inspire her son.
Throughout her letter, comparisons are presented to emphasize to her son the importance of experience. Adams advises him to value and grow form every experience by using the comparisons of "a judicious traveler to a river, that increases its stream the further it flows from its source." Next, Adams presents a historical example to argue to John that "would Cicero have shone so distinguished an orator if he had not been roused," he too can thrive in the worst of situations and come out ahead, may they occur on his voyage. Adam's strategies to convey to her son his greatness amplifies through her letter.
With all seen and examined Adams' advice to her son was clearly constructed through her motherly kindness addressing John as "my son." She continued the use of pathos to the final paragraph, analyzing his characteristics and how he will succeed. Adams none the less continues her advice with comparisons to a river and the great Cicero, proving to her son the value of experience.