J.W.: "Jamestown may have been the first English settlement here in our country, but it represents everything that modern America stands against. The colony's survival relied upon assistance from Native Americans and the exploitation of slave labor. Everyone marks the Pilgrims' arrival in Massachusetts as the genuine foundation of our great nation - to this day, we still follow ideals of puritanical work ethic and communal self-sufficiency." J.S.: "That may have been the rhetoric we all were taught
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In 2BR02B, Kurt Vonnegut applies complex comparisons within his writing in order to expose his hidden message stating that perfection leads to dehumanization. Take, for example, how he first introduces a seemingly utopian society by stating how “Death. [is] an adventure for volunteers” (Vonnegut 1). This juxtaposition between death and adventure underscores his message because it reveals how one of the biggest human fears, death, is perceived as an adventure in his “utopian” world. Fear is an aspect
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I’m here today to make the case that poverty is not a character flaw. That seems like an easy pill to swallow, we’re all familiar with the cycle of poverty, putting the main focus on the person; they say that poverty is generational, it’s behavioural, etc. But that isn’t true, poverty is a system controlled by the government. Poverty is created. I’m going to be discussing Paul Kivel’s buffer zone theory. Paul Kivel is an educator, writer, and activist who describes the buffer zone as “a role that
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Some of the techniques the essay uses are: 1.The epigraph that set the theme for his story. 2. The thesis statement he used suggests that the improvement of his town may have negative effects on some residents. 3. Examples are given to back up his thesis. The suggestion about avoiding over simplification is helpful to me. Sometimes I have the tendency to assume the reader knows things he might not know. The book said there are usually more effects than just one, and there may be many causes that
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Jon Krakauer the author of Into The Wild tries to prove Chris McCandless wasn't crazy. The book Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer focuses on Chris McCandless life and reveals that Chris possibly wasn't crazy. He supports his claims with all 3 modes of persuasion which are Pathos, Logos, and Ethos. Krakauer starts with stating that McCandless was a good person that cares about other people more than having a good time. It is said that “On weekends, when his high school pals were attending ‘keggers’
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1. How would you arrange a speech addressing the equipment used in the game of lacrosse? I would organize the speech in chronological order. First, I will discuss the history of Lacrosse. Second, I will discuss the game of lacrosse and how it is played. Third, I will discuss the equipment I will need to play lacrosse. 2. What type of speech is a problem-solution format best suited for? Why? The persuasive speech is a problem-solution best suited for because it focuses on defining a problem and
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I decided to revise my rhetorical analysis about overcoming the homelessness because it was the essay with the lowest score. While revising the paper, I found two key weaknesses in my writing: grammar, and sentence complexity. When talking about how the writer tried to persuade the reader, I used “the writer” but more proper word choices exist. In order to correct my mistake I replaced the writer with “he” or “Nagourney” which improved the flow of the paragraph. I also made the error of using the
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In his Commencement Address, Because We Can We Must, Bono Vox, Co-founder of DATA (Debt AIDS Trade Africa) and lead singer of U2, employs repetition, rhetorical questions, humor, and similes to persuade his audience that they can make a change using what they have been taught. Bono’s speech is full of passion and hope meant to inspire people; in this case he is speaking to a group of college graduates. During Bono’s Commencement Address he conveys that every generation can recognize
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Douglass, a memoir written by Fredrick Douglass is a book written to expose the immorality of slavery. He effectively uses persuasion and rhetorical devices to expose the immorality of slavery. Douglass makes the argument that even though a slave doesn’t have rights, they do have to potential to one day be free and successful. Irony, ethos, and pathos are rhetorical devices that Douglass effectively uses to support his argument and make a solid foundation. Ethos, Pathos, and Irony are all key devices
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The discussion on homework has been a controversy for many years now. Susan Schwartz, a writer for the Montreal Gazette, wrote an article reviewing parents and teachers opinions on whether homework is necessary or not. In Schwartz opinion, she believes that homework is a necessary assets to a student's school experience. Many others do not share her opinion because they believe it is keeping their children from being kids. Schwartz states that homework allows students to gain a further understanding
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