In “Bring Back Flogging”‚ Jeff Jacoby addresses the problems within America ’s criminal justice system. He gives many reasons why imprisonment simply does not work‚ and suggests that corporal punishment should be used as an alternative. Published in the Boston Globe‚ a newspaper well known for being liberal‚ Jacoby provides a conservative view and directs his argument towards those who strongly support imprisonment and view corporal punishment to be highly barbaric and inhumane. However‚ in order
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East of Eden Rhetorical Analysis Excerpt John Steinbeck’s purpose of the excerpt with Alice and Cathy subsists on Cathy that finds a place to get away from her enemies‚ being lonely and hated by the world. In order to make his purpose expedient he writes‚ “Alice was her friend‚ always waiting to welcome her to tininess. All this so good-so good that it was almost worthwhile to be miserable. But good as it was‚ there was one more thing always held in reserve. It was her threat and her safety. She
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Gatsby lived his American dream and in the end found his heart flooded by the power of love and its remarkable betrayal. In time‚ the clothes we decide to wear‚ or the objects we put faith into are but beautiful masks covering broken creatures. The desires Gatsby longs for‚ force him to remember the past in hope of strengthening the dimming light of Daisy’s love. Gatsby’s life gives way to circumstances that connect two separate ideas in ways least expected. In Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby the morals
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Michelle Obama was very passionate in her speech. She expresses her disbelief about what our society is currently allowing to happen in this election cycle. Using logic‚ emotions‚ and her undeniable credibility‚ she was extremely successful in her attempt to discredit Donald Trump even further‚ if that’s even possible. Although I didn’t agree when Michelle Obama said that "Hilary embodies that is great about America‚" her opponent is so beyond unqualified‚ that her scandals‚ flaws‚ and corruption
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J.K. Rowling’s commencement speech conveys the good in failure‚ while also telling the importance of imagination through informing the graduates of her own personal experiences and explaining how both can make a positive impact in a person. Rowling relates her fear of failure‚ and her parents fear of her living in poverty. Both factors tie together. She then goes on to tell how she did end up failing. This helps the audience to realize failure is okay because someone with as much success as her
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In the commencement address by Rita Dove‚ she inspires the graduating class of the University of Virginia to put themselves out in the real world and take risks as she “wishes” challenges on them and prepares them for the uncertainties that come in the future. The repetition of “150%” allows the graduates to understand how crucial it is to always be ready for the unexpected. While others will not know if you’re giving your best effort‚ you will feel it within yourself‚ so it’s important that going
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untimely deaths that follow senseless shootings or massacres….. “all of the mass shootings that have occurred in this country—with the exception of one—have taken place in gun-free zones”. The author uses general data‚ statistics‚ editorial cartoons‚ rhetorical questions‚ comparison and contrast to present his stance on gun control and the safety of American citizens. Pratt begins his article with an anecdote that opposes the behavior and beliefs of members of Congress and unifies himself with his
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English 280‚ Section 25 February 6‚ 2013 Defending Our Voting Rights: Rhetorical Analysis Voting is a very touchy subject in America today. With the economy the way it is people are paying more attention to the government than before. In his article Defending Our Voting Rights; Jeffrey Toobin argues that Republicans systematically attempt to disenfranchise Democrats. He argues that the Republicans go to great lengths to try to win elections. Jeffrey Toobin adequately supports his stance by
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President John F. Kennedy‚ known as well spoken and he was diligent. Kennedy gave a speech at a news conference about the increasing prices of steel by 3.5 percent. Kennedy uses strategies such as; diction‚ statistics‚ repetition and emotional appeals to approach steel companies. Kennedy begins strongly by stating‚ “In this serious hour in our nation’s history‚” to set a strict tone and letting the steel companies know that since the steel prices increased‚ its causing a national problem‚ furthermore
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April 1861‚ the first month of the Civil War‚ Alfred M. Green gave a speech to his fellow African Americans striving to break the “race barrier”. Green’s purpose was persuading the African American to join the Union forces‚ because of their love for their country. He creates a compelling yet passionate tone to convey the idea that races should join through the use of diction and repetition. Green begins his proclamation to his fellow African Americans by acknowledging their importance and
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