Daniel Boone Rhetorical Analysis

2. “ The war sucks everything dry,” my father said solemnly, “it takes the young boys overseas, and their families move to California where there is work” (3.2).

1. Describe the tone Thoreau establishes in paragraph 2. How does it contribute to the rhetorical effect of the paragraph?

The language Bradford uses in his excerpt is very effective towards his audience as in the use of pathos and different point of views. The main reason and purpose for his whole writing is to tell the history of the plymouth plantation, and the daily struggles of the pilgrims. With this said it could be concluded that the point of view of Bradford could be affected or altered. The point of view in this excerpt is first person which is told on the view of Bradford himself. He himself sees what is happening from his perspective which would make his writing more thorough and accurate. Since his writing would be more detailed it affects the audience differently as his point of view is now broader and give the audience a sense of current situation.

“You don’ know what you’re a-doin’,” were Casy’s last words before he died as a martyr. Casy died for his cause, his belief that the elite were not truly aware of how their greed was causing the suffering of the weak and that the weak could only surpass their sorrows if they worked together. Steinbeck uses chapter 25 of Grapes of Wrath to portray this very message. Steinbeck uses an array of rhetorical devices such as symbolism and the use of a instructive tone which gives the reader a sense of being sermonized to portray the greed of the elite and how that fuels the wrath of the weak, while also empowering the weak to join together and warning the elite of the inevitable consequences of

From a rhetorical standpoint, what makes Thoreau’s speech effective—what strategies and rhetorical appeals emphasize his points or make his argument convincing?

Eric Eronimous Per. 2 Patrick Henry played a very prominent role in the success of America’s independence. Along with Thomas Jefferson and Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry helped create the Virginia House of Burgesses to resolve the state of the colonies. In the early spring of 1775, Patrick Henry met with members of the second Virginia Convention to discuss the need for a military mobilization against the British. In “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”, Patrick Henry uses metaphors, pathos, diction, to convince Americans that they need a militia, in order to stand against the betrayals of the British Parliament.

Patrick Henry, in his speech to those gathered at the Virginia Convention and president Peyton Randolph, explains how the United States needs to fight in the Revolutionary War. Henry supports his statement by describing how important it is to answer the call for war. The author’s purpose is to emphasize how the war is inevitable in order to convince the president that they should definitely fight in it. Henry speaks in an inspirational and patriotic tone to those listening in on his speech. He establishes many rhetorical strategies to influence the president's decision including rhetorical questions, anaphora, and repetition. Henry emphasizes how the war cannot be avoided and tries to inspire the audience to fight in the war by addressing the

In the short play A Raisin in the sun conflict’s both internal and external occure for in three of the main characters regarding their dreams. When the opportunity came for them to accomplish their dreams through using the insurance money they’ve come across from the loss of a family member, one of the main characters, Walter, wishes to be successful in life; but he needs the insurance money to do so. He wants to use the insurance money to open up a liquor store because he believes this would change his life. A exceptional quote that shows his determination to be successful in life is when he speaks to Ruth “You tired, ain’t you? Tired of everything. Me, the boy. The way we live-this beat up hole-everything”(

The purpose of this passage is to give insight to Perry’s character, which Capote achieves through simile. Capote’s comparison of Dick’s voice to a “potent narcotic” emphasizes that Perry cannot be separated from Dick, similar to how a drug-user must continually consume drugs. The use of such powerful words—“potent,” “invading,” and “colliding”— to describe the drug-like qualities of Dick’s voice further magnifies the extent to which Perry needs Dick’s presence. By demonstrating that Perry is terrified to be away from Dick, Capote, through simile, conveys that Perry is not an independent

Hardin used example of pathos, and logos to strengthen his arguments. The author uses an analogy of a lifeboat with limited spots to demonstrate the need for foreign aid. Hardin effectively used pathos in the passage to make the appeal to reader sense of emotion. It appeals to a person emotion making them feel guilty for choosing one person and not the other person. It also makes the person feel remorse for not choosing the other person.

In this passage Larson uses point of view to allow the readers bare the weight of Burnham’s stress on their shoulders, so they could comprehend how much pressure he was under. Larson put the readers in Burnham’s place by explaining that in order for the fair to make profit it would “have to sell $100,000 tickets a day for the rest of its run.” With the fair not being as successful as hoped selling enough tickets for a profit for the rest of the fair would be challenging. The readers could be worried because they know what a hassle selling such an amount will be; Burnham would not only have to advertise more but also keep the fair clean and running. Larson’s way of putting the readers into Burnham’s shoes gives the reader anxiety as to if the

The death penalty is a very controversial topic that has been the top of discussion for years around the world. It is a topic that many individuals feel very strongly about. Christopher Hitchens, a political journalist in Washington D.C., writes an essay entitled “Scenes from an Execution” in which it is clear that he is against it. To get his views across in the essay, he uses light humor rather than very serious scenarios directed toward it, although it is a very serious topic. Instead of ranting about opinions, Hitchens writes about his experiences and how others as well as himself were affected. He uses rhetorical devices such as ethos, logos, and pathos to attack capital punishment.

In William Faulkner’s speech at University High School in Mississippi in 1951, he convinces his audience through a motivational tone and through various rhetorical devices that they are able to change the world. At the end of the speech, the goal is achieved in which Faulkner convinces the students to believe him. One rhetorical device used in the speech by Faulkner is diction. Words like “courage and endurance and sacrifice” are chosen to create a motivational tone to convince the audience.

"'How is servants treated in England? Do they treat 'em better 'n we treat our niggers?'“No A servant ain't nobody there. They treat them worse than dogs” -pg.172

Danny was born on November 21, 1973, in Ottawa, KS. I asked Danny what his childhood was like, his response was, “My father was in the military, we moved around about every three years. We lived in Germany for three years, came back for three years, then went back to Germany. About 1982 - 1985 came back to Fort Sill, OK, and my father left the military.” “How did you feel about your father being in the military? I questioned. “Well, it was rough as first; we kinda got used to it. I mean, I’m glad that he did what he wanted to do, he wanted to help people.” Danny said, with a little smile. “I bet you were really proud of your father.” I said. He said, “I was.” We sat in silence for a few seconds.