Summary Of The Event As Human Greatness By Ana Rand

I believe that the following commentary was effective in achieving its purpose. In the text, Ana Rand presents the event as human greatness by using pathos and vivid illustrations. She starts with an eloquent description saying that the launch of Apollo 11 "began with a large patch of bright, yellow-orange flame shooting sideways from under the base of the rocket." This description helps an audience form a visual picture of the event. Most Americans would have already seen the remarkable and proudful event, but her imagery causes the audience to think back and reflect on what they were witnessing. Her description also gives others who haven’t seen yet an opportunity to visualize, but with the catch of seeing the launch through her words. As