Rhetorical Analysis Of Fitzpatrick And Henslow's Sparrow '

In the world of politics where everything has an opposing viewpoint, the use of proper persuasive techniques is essential. In the article, Fitzpatrick and Fenwick’s plea to pass the 2013 farm bill strategically uses exemplification as well as cause-and-effect to assert the rationality and impact of their point. From introducing the issue, to showing achievements, to showing urgency; these rhetorical techniques further the message of the authors.

The use of exemplifications is apparent in the author's’ introduction to the issue as well as their reasoning as to its importance. In the beginning, the authors give examples of various bird species disappearing as time went on, noting the Eastern Meadowlark as well as Henslow’s Sparrow. Listing these specific examples gives the readers a sense of the scale of the issue. The readers now know that this is an issue affecting species far and wide, making the problem seem both urgent and widespread. Fitzpatrick and Fenwick also use exemplification in the end of the passage to note the the ramifications of removing the farm bill. They state, “even with 27 million acres enrolled in CRP nationally… a deadzone of oxygen depleted water about the
This is used at first in the beginning of this piece when the impact of the farm bill’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is discussed. The authors assert, “recent spring counts of Henslow’s Sparrows are more than 25 times greater than they were in 1985… The difference has been...CRP.” There is no better way to affirm the significance of a certain program than to show specific effects of it. Now, readers understand what exactly the farm bill is doing to aid the environment. Seeing real-life results ensures that the program’s effective. Another instance in which this is used issue when showing benefits in other areas as well such as cleaner water and increased land