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    On the Rhetorical Devices of English News Headlines Abstract: Newspapers constitute a part of media discourse‚ which is an extremely important field of research in both rhetorical analyses. Specifically‚ certain features of news headlines and also their important role in appealing and directing readers ’ attention have made the interface between the linguistic analyses of newspaper headlines. Through conducting an analysis of selected headlines‚ culled from the editorials of the English newspaper

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    In the novel “1984” the writer George Orwell uses rhetorical devices to build the main character’s role. Orwell throughout the novel uses multiple devices to develop Winston’s character. Although on pages 30 and 31‚ Orwell uses two rhetorical devices to develop Winston’s character‚ oxymoron and symbolism. “War is peace freedom is slavery ignorance is strength.” (Page 30) This is an oxymoron because those phrases make use of contradictory words. If you switch the phrases around‚ you will still be

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    Based on the episode of Pandora’s Box from PBS‚ Dr. Watson explains his unconventional views about the future of DNA technology. In the video‚ Watson covers many different topics regarding the evolution and future for the human race‚ through DNA technology and gene enhancing. Some of the topics that Dr. Watson discussed were genetic engineering‚ eugenics‚ and genetic injustice. With these topics‚ many moral and ethical views arose from society regarding the issues with using DNA technology. Dr

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    strive to build a world where men and women have equal rights also taking away the notion that gender inequality is a problem only faced by women. In the course of convincing the audience‚ and showing reasons to join the fight‚ the speaker uses three rhetorical methods which are Ethos‚ pathos and logos. In Emma Watson’s speech‚ she uses Ethos to exhibit her credibility. By relating to her life experiences‚ she helps the audience to see that

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    electrical toxin into their prey. It can kill. Furthermore‚ Mary Oliver‚ the writer of "Owls"‚ successfully delineates the two-faced personality nature is affiliated with. In this rich excerpt‚ Oliver makes it a priority to point out that nature can be both miraculous and corrupt at the same time. Like the jellyfish‚ nature can bring “immobilizing happiness"‚ but it can also be complex‚ and bring forth "death.” From the get-go‚ Oliver uses Vonnegut-like imagery to create a distinct

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    Individual BiasRhetorical Devices‚ and Argumentation COM/220 12/04/2011 Individual BiasRhetorical Devices‚ and Argumentation I saw several examples of biasfallacies‚ and rhetorical devices employed in this speech. The Perils of Indifference was a speech that was both written and given by Eli Weisel‚ to former president Bill Clinton and his wife on April 12‚1999 in Washington‚ D.C In his speech‚ Elie Wiesel addresses Mr. and Mrs. Clinton and the members of Congress‚ in an attempt

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    anyone else up for failure‚ break the whole idea into many pieces that make a beautiful picture‚ and find your own unique something. Be realistic and see things directly‚ that way you’re never disappointed. I believe Walker Percy wants people to learn from their mistakes and see the simple things in life for what they really are‚

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    These lines are from Thoreau’s essay‚ Civil Disobedience. In Civil Disobedience‚ Thoreau speaks out in a personal voice‚ where he exemplifies the Transcendentalist movement and philosophy he follows. The tone of these lines are portrayed by the use of the language‚ which indirectly describes that he feels negatively toward the State “forcing” people to live their life in in accordance to the set regulations of the State. In these particular lines‚ he demonstrates his opinion on how he will not be

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    fight against Britain; he constructed extensive use of three main rhetorical devices in his speech to persuade colonist to go to war and fight for what they truly desire. Presenting his speech in House of Burgesses‚ Henry sincerely respected his audience to gain their respect and attention to comprehend his urgency. Patrick Henry said in his speech “listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.”(pg 263)‚ quoted from the Odyssey ‚ using illusion‚ that the siren are female creatures

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    urging them to support “and [make] John Kerry will be sworn in as President‚ and John Edwards will be sworn in as Vice President‚ and this country will reclaim its promise‚ and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come.” This calling from Obama to the Nation conveys a calming tone that assures the Nation that if they vote for Kelly and his party‚ they would be helping fix the problems and make the nation

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