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The diction of the author was very formal, which would be expected because of the topic. There are many terms that the author could've used when explaining the subject but reframed from using. When the author explained how the topic of another NASA mission was cancelled their emotion seemed disappointed. The authors toned seemed interested in the topic as well, some of the words indicated how they expected something to happen even though the trip was cancelled. Another rhetorical device used by the author is the how they appeal to ethos. He refers to the NASA acting administrator as a source for their article. Having a authority figure that is directly relatable to the topic ensures the credibility of the evidence used. The author is using this to show the audience that the information gathered is backed up. Without the account of several authority figures with experience in the topic it would be hard for the readers to really trust the author fully. The tone in the article seemed to be pleased but not ecstatic. When explaining the topic the author did not use that many words to show how really happy they were for the study. The topic after all was not a happy topic because the trio ended up being cancelled by NASA. However in the beginning of the article the author really seemed to be interested by what was to follow. The purpose of this article was just to inform of the return of NASA missions. Though this mission mentioned was cancelled there may be future projects to become known that would promote those missions. The main part of the article that would directly address the purpose of the article would be when the author states the cancellation. Other than the statement there was no big purpose to the rest of the article other than supporting information. In this article there is not an argument that was clearly defended. The article started with a simple statement of the previous missions that were being explored at NASA. The author uses evidence from a NASA official trying to explain the cancellation of the mission. The purpose of the article was a success. There were not any facts to be misinterpreted by the reader to change how they would understand the topic.
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The diction used by the author was very formal that influenced no emotion in the article. After looking at the diction I would say that the emotional attachment of the topic to the author was minimum. The author seemed unaffected by the words of the report. The author, Mitchell Northam was using a certain type of syntax throughout the article. He would state a main topic then use commas and connect the sentences to add more depth and detail. The use of his commas also made the reader say the sentences in a certain flow, which is what he wanted, to grab their attention more. The tone remained similar throughout the entire piece. At one point the author takes a testimony from the students. He would ask them for their reasoning behind creating the documentary. They said their goal was to stop drug use in Fulton County. The purpose of this article was to help spread the word about the students' documentary. Also the author wanted to show how drugs should not be tolerated by any high school students. The author organizes his document in a chronological order. He introduces his subject, and later moves on to describe details. There is no specific evidence needed besides an interview with the students of Fulton High School. The organization in this article was specifically in order. a background of the school and why the students were doing the project was clearly stated. Then after this, the author went on to describe the topic in general. The tone used in the article was somewhat heartfelt. The topic was not easy for a journalist to separate from and try to stay emotion less. Hearing the story about a teenager who had lost their life through substance abuse is not easy to hear. The reporter did a good job of relaying the news without showing bias and still showing emotion through his words. http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/rock-nation-dwayne-johnson-considering-run-for-white-house/jNPAH0jTXLYY5KXdf193IJ/
The diction used in the article seemed for of an informal type. The author seemed somewhat happy as well to hear the news of The Rock running for president, possibly. To see a Hollywood star running for such a big political figure seemed to bring joy out of the author. The words used in the article also seemed to add a little joy for the article. Pathos seemed to be a big factor in this article. The rock is a well known actor that has made a name for himself, known by all. Hearing the news of him tackling a bigger challenge seemed to make the author ecstatic. I believe that maybe just the idea of him running is exciting to him. When speaking about his ideals when running he seemed to be laid back and not as excited about it. The tone in the article was very excited. The author knows how the rock could help the country in future ways with the many connections he has. Also it could be a personal favorite for the author to see the rock as president. The purpose of the article was to help inform the public of how the rock is planning to run. He out lines the ideas the rock has said to be his main running ideas. The author tried to promote the rock and his idea of running for president. After reading the article I would say that the author did not do a good job of promoting him fully. The argument seemed somewhat weak from the author. It seemed as if the author was very exited for the rock to announce his running, but also hesitant at the same time. In the article they made contradicting statements that would make it hard to tell whether they like or dislike the rock running for president idea. http://www.ajc.com/technology/nissan-latest-invention-helping-you-resist-the-urge-text-and-drive/EFCVGbckrbhw7zI0QUlL8N/
The diction used in this article is informal. The author Najja Parker, speaks as if she is talking to a person trying to pitch to. Because Najja used such an informal diction the emotional attachment to the topic is somewhat present. The emotional attachment is not truly sad but rather excitement. This technology to help stop texting while driving could help a lot of people in the future. Maybe to Parker the idea of it just brings joy to her writing style. Her tone as her diction is joyful of the production of the new system. Another rhetorical device used in this article was the appeal to pathos. The author appealed to the audience pathos driven by the accidents caused by texting and driving. The odds are that many people know of someone who has been a victim or come close to texting and driving. It is a very dangerous act which can scare many people. Parker uses this emotion to appeal to the audience more without overloading them with it as well. The tone in the article reminds me of how the retailers try to sell their product. They always try to make the product appeal to all and in this case it does. Many of the words used in this article help develop the tone of being very joyful and almost proud of the product Nissan has built. The wording and structure of the sentences also provide that same tone for the article. The most impactful part of the article is the beginning when the author states a true fact for all. Parker begins the article with a question of how much you realize texting could distract you. The overall goal for this article is to help people realize texting while driving is a bad combination for all and can really ruin lives. She also says how the software "allows the driver to choose". This statement seems particularly powerful because it states how the choice of your fate can be left to you. Structure throughout the article is not completely organized as it could be. The purpose was to inform people of the new technology so there was no need for a traditional type of organization as for most articles. Evidence was absent during this article with very little to support the tech. There was no need for a full listing of evidence to help back it up since Nissan is such a big company. The article also provided a video to show how the technology could work. The overall argument that she was trying to make succeeded in the end. The number of people to look into the car model went up after publishing the article. http://www.ajc.com/news/what-you-need-know-about-pre-existing-conditions-the-gop-health-plan/9KKjEVn0LoiXq10NzlmnVM/
In this article by, Glenn Kessler, Kessler examines the new provisions and updates to the Republican-proposed American Health Care Act. The new bill contains new language that the GOP claims will help alleviate some of the pressures that customers with pre existing conditions face when shopping for health insurance. The purpose of this article is to educate readers of the AJC about the current events occurring on Capitol Hill. Kessler wants to inform and educate, not persuade. In relation to the nature of the article, Kessler’s diction is politically oriented, however still appeals to the average reader. For example, Kessler refers to political entities such as the Congressional Budget Office, GOP, and the Affordable Care Act. These terms are only understandable if one has a degree of background knowledge about American politics. The author, Kessler maintains an objective tone throughout the piece; few opinions or statements without facts are presented. This shows that the author has a relatively reduced level of emotional attachment to the topic. Similarly, the author’s tone is very matter-of-fact, he is simply stating the facts for the reader to interpret. Kessler uses numerous rhetorical devices throughout the article. Kessler appeals to ethos, which is an appeal to credibility. He does this by utilizing objective, verifiable information and statements from reputable bodies such as the Congressional Budget Office. the Commonwealth Fund and the Brookings Institute. For example, he cites a report from the CBO which estimated that millions fewer Americans would be covered under the new AHCA bill. He appeals to ethos because it is important in establishing credibility and trust with your audience. Author’s who use reputable sources and information are more widely accepted and trusted by their readers. The author organizes his ideas in a logical way, moving from broad, high-level themes to the more nuanced aspects of the argument. He begins by defining the proposed bill and how it came to be. Then he moves into who will be affected by the new bill, and concludes with possible roadblocks or issues that may accompany the bill’s implementation. I think this is an effective organizational strategy because it allows the reader to slowly gain greater knowledge of the issue and therefore understand it better upon the article’s conclusion. Finally, I think the article is strong overall and there aren’t any weak points. http://www.ajc.com/news/while-some-robots-learn-deliver-pizza-these-are-saving-lives/omLlCfB7FhCK6yXM5FijiO/
The diction used in this article is formal and uses a wide range of high vocabulary. The topic of a military use robot does stand for a certain type of speech. The author, Ian King seems to have no emotional attachment to the topic he is reporting. There is not any part of the topic that would stir a persons emotions for empathy. The high level of diction shows that the author has a very dedicated tone to his topic. He seems to be fully focused on the article at hand. The author uses a effective use of syntax while fitting in a quote from the military officials as well. The author tries to relay to the audience of how complex this project is. Robots being able to help people in everyday life would be a big thing to discuss in society. The authors tone throughout the article seems to be neutral. The format of the article seemed to be informative so he takes no sides about the idea. He tries to relate that facts of the positive and negative effects of robots in the military. The authors tone ultimately is respectful to the proposal of robot soldiers. The purpose of this article was to inform the population about robots and their involvement in the military. Eventually in the future the robots could be fighting for the American people's lives. If that were to happen then we have a right to know the background. The overall goal for the author is to try and inform the public about the background of what is happening. The author includes reports about jobs that have already been completed by the robots to help increase his credibility and accuracy of the story. The organization of the article is very simple. King begins by using a simple joke about how robots have been used for simple tasks. He then moves on to state how they could be applied to new types of projects in the future. The author provides personal testimonies from military officials or police officials to allow them to speak about their experiences with the robots. Many organizations were mentioned throughout the article to help backup the mechanics of the robot. http://www.ajc.com/news/local/lawyers-representing-homeless-man-bridge-fire/FSR9avD6JnP45evjZWlfxJ/
The words used by the author would show that there was a very little amount of emotion. The topic of lawyers representing the arsonist could not be the most emotional topic as well. The level of the authors emotional attatchment seems minimal. Diction used by the author is formal to maintain a professional manner. Logos is present throughout the article especially when the author describes how the fire was set off. The process of how the fire went off was destined in basic knowledge to allow people reading to understand it easily. Tone in the article seems as if it is not sorrow but just worry. The worry would come from how the bridge was collapsed causing many problems. The author resides in the city so one of the main bridges being destroyed would make their day more stressful. The purpose of the article was to help the public truly understand what happened in the accident. Many people could have been left in the dark not being able to know what happened. This article helped the population in Atlanta know what happened and the repercussions. The name of the lawyers representing the homeless man was also being stated showing how it is being handled by the government. The author begins his informative information rather than an argument by stating the topic. He then goes on to state the logic behind the accident of the I-85 bridge being destroyed. He doesn't incriminate the homeless man and his actions but he seems agitated about the event. |
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