Rhetorical Analysis On Riley

The main purpose of Riley was to express his opinions on the topic of banning dodgeball from schools. He intends to inform the audience of what has happened, and then begins to persuade them that this is a terrible idea. Furthermore, it could also be said that this opinion editorial piece was a call to action. Riley’s intended audience is his readership. These people are already familiar with his writing style and probably appreciate his sense of humor. It can also be assumed that his audience is not only limited to his readership but to the totality of people who read Sports Illustrated. These people may already be athletes or live active lifestyles. Most of the tactics Riley uses are appeals to pathos. Riley provokes vivid imagery