Rhetorical Analysis: The Negative Effects Of Offshore Oil Drilling
Rhetorical Explanation
The exigence of my movie was the negative effects offshore oil drilling has on the environment. Specifically, I address the impact a spill has on the environment and economy. My audience is the middle aged, middle to upper class individuals who are able to access a computer to read my article. They probably are misinformed or not informed of the previous news reports of innocent black people being killed because of their race. They most likely disregard news reports relating to police brutality. They most like do not understand that this is a very serious topic and something should be done about it. I am informing my audience about previous reports of police brutality, media coverage relating to police brutality and solution …show more content…
Although this may not be as obvious to the audience, I relied on other ways of establishing credibility. One of these ways was in the sources I had used. I attempted to provide where I got this information from by hyperlinking or introducing my sources. For examples, in the paragraph stating that, “police officers have accounted for total of 2834 deaths to civilians since May 2013.” I provided the websites where I got the info. My long list of sources provides credibility and shows that the subject is well researched. In addition, I developed my ethos by presenting specific dates to when each victim was killed or encountered excessive force by the police. By not just stating that each victim was hurt, but rather providing specific dates and a clear explanation of each, I make sure my audience doesn’t just take my word for it.
The logical structure of my video also helps accomplish my purpose. I address the problem of police brutality, which most people have seen or heard of, and then I provide a solution, such as monitoring the police. Then, I go into detail about redefining, “reasonable force”. I elaborate on the point that police are the problem, but they are the solution as well. At the end of my article, I wish to leave my audience with a clear solution to how police brutality can end and what my audience can do to help. Providing my audience with a solution allows me to conclude the point I am trying to
The exigence of my movie was the negative effects offshore oil drilling has on the environment. Specifically, I address the impact a spill has on the environment and economy. My audience is the middle aged, middle to upper class individuals who are able to access a computer to read my article. They probably are misinformed or not informed of the previous news reports of innocent black people being killed because of their race. They most likely disregard news reports relating to police brutality. They most like do not understand that this is a very serious topic and something should be done about it. I am informing my audience about previous reports of police brutality, media coverage relating to police brutality and solution …show more content…
Although this may not be as obvious to the audience, I relied on other ways of establishing credibility. One of these ways was in the sources I had used. I attempted to provide where I got this information from by hyperlinking or introducing my sources. For examples, in the paragraph stating that, “police officers have accounted for total of 2834 deaths to civilians since May 2013.” I provided the websites where I got the info. My long list of sources provides credibility and shows that the subject is well researched. In addition, I developed my ethos by presenting specific dates to when each victim was killed or encountered excessive force by the police. By not just stating that each victim was hurt, but rather providing specific dates and a clear explanation of each, I make sure my audience doesn’t just take my word for it.
The logical structure of my video also helps accomplish my purpose. I address the problem of police brutality, which most people have seen or heard of, and then I provide a solution, such as monitoring the police. Then, I go into detail about redefining, “reasonable force”. I elaborate on the point that police are the problem, but they are the solution as well. At the end of my article, I wish to leave my audience with a clear solution to how police brutality can end and what my audience can do to help. Providing my audience with a solution allows me to conclude the point I am trying to