Although Naomi Schaefer Riley use many effective rhetorical devices to strengthen her argument, she gets a little off topic towards the end of her article. The end of her essay lack the effective use of ethos and other rhetorical devices to keep the reader on track. The author keep coming back to Thiel’s idea which confuses the reader of her position in this argument. For example, she says, “so does Thiel’s offer suggest that a university diploma might be most useful lining a birdcage?” (10). By keep going back to Thiel’s plan for the students the article seems unprofessional and messy. It looks disorganized and takes away the intelligent tone she has established until this far in the article. By this unnecessary repetition the reader might…
The context of this speech is that on January 18, 1986 the Challenger Shuttle exploded seventy-three seconds into flight. Aboard this aircraft was Christina McAuliffe, the first teacher in Space, who served as an inspiration for school kids nationwide. The speaker of this speech is Ronald Reagan, the President at the time, and his audience is the citizens of the United States. During his speech, Reagan creates a sense of unity and also expresses his feelings of grief. The purpose of each is to convince the Nation that he is a fellow American and to show the value he holds for human life. In order to achieve the impression that Reagan is a fellow American he takes on the persona of a sensitive family man who feels for the loss of his country.…
In Jasmine Lopez’s persuasive essay video, the speaker was very well-spoken and kept her speech at a steady pace. I also liked how she would enunciate every word she spoke to make sure the audience was engaged and understood. Furthermore, the speaker’s opening line was relatable and provided a nice hook to start her speech. The speaker backed up her statements with factual data, which showed the audience that she was credible and passionate about her topic. As the speaker was saying agricultural terms, she made sure to define those terms.…
Good Morning, may name is Michelle Hoy and I am currently one of the senators for North Dakota. I graduated from Harvard Law in 2004 with a degree in family law which was always my dream job right next to becoming the president of the united states of america. I’m not going to stand up here and make promises to this nations people about what I will do because that will only set us up for failure as a team. That is what we will be, a team unlike previous administrations I and increased want to know the peoples concerns and help fix what has been done by previous presidents. As a team I will hear the voices of this nation and aid in making it great again, I have goals for us as a nation one of which dealing with terrorism/foreign policy.…
Following the wake of the Pulse Shooting in Orlando, the Democrats in the House of Representatives staged a sit-in protest as an attempt to force their Republican counterparts into voting for stricter gun legislation. The legislation in question would ban suspected terrorists from purchasing guns, in addition to requiring universal background checks prior to the purchase of arms. Despite the attempt, the Republicans of the House failed to vote on the new legislation, and thus, barred it from passing. But what was most notable from this protest were the impactful speeches and arguments made on both sides of the aisle throughout its duration.…
Nancy Mairs had a normal, healthy life like any other person. Although, as time went by, she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which eats away the protective covering of nerves which interrupts the nerves’ signals that passes through the central nervous system. Mairs piece had a purpose to inform her audience about her personal life and her thoughts about being “crippled”. Mairs also includes the superficial beauty standards society has set. Mairs relates it to her and her audience’s feelings about the way it shaped people’s criticism of others that do not set to the superficial standards in society. Mairs captivates her audience to read more and be thoughtful about what she wrote is because of her uses of a variety of rhetorical…
Rebecca Traister discussed Hillary Clinton's current standing as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Traister began by asking the audience if they were democrats, republicans, or feminists. She said that Hillary Clinton represented a massive social change because she is a highly educated female in a women's movement. She went on to say that Clinton first became palatable by America in the wake of her husband's infidelity. Traister explained that we cannot label Hillary Clinton as “the wife” of a past president.…
Son, I can see clearly that you accompanied the mission, but ours just started. The President, the First and Second Lady, our loved ones in our administration, our families and most of our fellow Americans went through a lot for the past seven years to call the mission accomplished. If we can win wars like we did in the State of South Carolina, then our mission will continue until eternity. Elizabeth, Bernie and I were fighting to be your guest tonight. I am glad I won the coin toss. It's been a long time for you and I. I am agreeing with most of what you have been indicating. You know me well enough, if I don't I will inform you. In fact, I am loving it. Loving it also stands for the Second Lady. As you already know, I have spent decades in and out of the chamber trying to make this great nation of ours, the Land of Peaceful Fighters heaven on Earth.…
"You know after six years of George Bush, it is time to renew the promise of America," Clinton says in a videotaped message in which she invites voters to begin a dialogue with her on the major issues health care, Social Security and Medicare, and the war in Iraq.…
Speaker’s use diction, syntax, and imagery to reflect their tone. In her final argument, Clinton says “After the world watched with horror as the twin towers fell, he called in to a New York TV station, and even on that horrible day when thousands of people lost their lives, he couldn’t stop himself from pointing out that now, because the towers had fallen, a building he owned was the tallest in Lower Manhattan.” Hillary Clinton's use of words like “horror” and “horrible” sets an apathetic tone. By setting this tone Clinton hopes to show voters how self-centered Donald Trump is. While Clinton strives to prove that Donald Trump was self-centered, Trump ventured to show that Hillary Clinton was crooked. Donald Trump first called Hillary Clinton…
Graduation caps fly into the air, cheers erupt, and diplomas are received. This is a typical graduation day. Not only did these ceremonial events take place for Tulane University's class of 2009, but Ellen DeGeneres was there to congratulate them as well! This class was dubbed the "Katrina Class" for being survivors of the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Katrina was named one of the deadliest Hurricanes, causing more than 1,836 deaths. Tulane University is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the most significant amount of deaths took place and 80 percent of the city was destroyed. These graduates have survived a lot , and Ellen wants to congratulate them on their achievements. In Ellen’s commencement speech to the Tulane University class of 2009, the use of rhetorical questions, allusions, metaphors, and hyperbole gives the graduates a time to reflect upon their years at the University, connecting with the speaker, and maintain a light the mood by the use of comedy.…
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy on September 15, 1254. Marco Polo was an Italian voyager and merchant who was one of the first Europeans to travel across Asia to China. Marco was a teenager at the time when he started traveling, he traveled with his father Nicolo Polo, and his uncle Maffeo Polo, they spent about 24 years traveling.…
“…..Success isn’t the amount of money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama, First Lady.…
Without a doubt, The First Lady, Michelle Obama, stupendously gave her speech on September 4th at the Democratic National Convention. Moving the hearts of the audience, she brilliantly portrayed how Barack Obama “values everyone’s contribution and treats everyone with respect.”…
Barack Obama is running for president again, and that takes a huge amount of time and space for the poor presidential candidate. That’s why it’s so great to have a loving wife, who can take some of the burden laid on Barack’s shoulders.…