Whiskey Speech

Emma O’Connor
Whiskey Speech Noah S. Sweat, in the Whiskey Speech, is sharing with his audience his opinion about whiskey. He opens up the paper by saying my friends, which allows the readers, right off the bat, feel close and connected to him. He then continues to speak about whiskey and all of the negative connotations what come along with the alcoholic drink. This allows all of the readers who have had a bad experience with whiskey to relate to the article. Sweat describes in perfect detail all of the destruction and sadness that could possibly come along with the consumption of whiskey. Following this description, Sweat continues in the next paragraph about all the good connotations associated with the drink. All of the laughter and good times that are often experienced with whiskey. This allows the readers, who enjoy the drink, to relate to Sweats opinion as well. Often times in papers over controversial topics, the writer picks one side and argues it, and tries to persuade the reader to agree with their opinion. This method often times offends the readers who do not agree with the writer’s opinion and they simply stop reading the article. What Sweat did, allowed people on both sides of the topic to feel close to the writer and agree with it. Sweat encourages the reader to understand both sides of the whiskey topic by introducing both and say he agrees with both. If it was not for his detailed descriptions of both sides I do not think that the article would have been as much of a success. Sweat did a very good job not being biased for either side and truly feeling mutual on the subject.