Rhetorical Devices In The Glass Castle

Objects play a central role in the life of humans. Through objects we have created an elaborate society that separates us from other animals. Humans are born with a need for tools. We were born without them, yet we came to rely and develop them. We have created the need for objects, such as tools. Creating and changing objects helps determine how we interact with others. Objects are a way that people are able to communicate to others. Some objects exist solely to be a symbol of a non-tangible concept. We feel an emotion that is attached to the object. An object that has meaning for someone means it relates to a past experience (Csikszentmihalyi and Rochberg-Halton 1981 p. 21). Because we communicate through objects, studying these objects will allow for an understanding of our social lives.

Sometimes one can never realize that what they are doing is wrong, at least until the consequences are revealed to them in the end. A happy ending does not always have to have a good event such as a marriage or happy-ever-after but it can be considered a good ending when a character or characters has gone through moral development. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller uses rhetorical devices such as logos, ethos and anaphora to provide moral reconciliation for John and Elizabeth Proctor, revealing the consequences through one's actions can spark a realization of wrongdoing.

Adversity is defined as difficulties or challenges presented to us. This can be anything that troubles someone or gives them a hard time in life. Yes we are all faced with adversity but what is different is how it is overcome. Everyone has their own way by either reacting or responding. Accepting the adversity and trying to change it into something better. Some people just crack under calamity.

What is the crucible, a chaotic story, a perfectly planned our plan, or something more? Reason for this is because everyone gets all riled up, characters in the novel and the people reading the novel. The writer, Arthur Miller, uses a plentiful amount of rhetorical analysis to give this story a spice. Arthur Miller uses the rhetorical strategies, logos, ethos, and pathos to create an overall theme of controlled chaos.

In the selected passage from The Glass Castle, Jeanette Walls recounts her experiences of rediscovering fire after being severely burned. The use of logos as a persuasive focus and supporting literary devices including details, onomatopoeia, personification, and perspective are important in persuading readers that Jeanette has no reason to fear fire.

Savile uses ethos, metaphors, and similes to persuade the readers to adopt his supportive and compassionate tone towards King Charles II. Saville employs rhetorical devices to portray his want for his readers to acknowledge his supportive and compassionate tone towards King Charles II. He uses the metaphor “dissimulation is a jewel of the crown”, to portray the belief that being untruthful is apart of wearing the crown and being King. This is also an example of ethos.

Crimes happen every day, sometimes you expect a person to be involved in a certain crime or you never even get to know who the person really is to know if they can commit a crime. In the “Fabulous Fraudulent Life of Jocelyn and Ed”, Sabrina Rubin uses ethos and logos to show the American culture the commentary that this story had to offer. As in the character and backgrounds of the people involved, the disregard that the couple felt towards anyone around them, and the fact that within a small situation there is always something bigger in disguise.

Adversity is when you are in a difficult situation or facing one. Adversity is very common in literature because there is conflict in every story. In, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the three main characters Hester, Dimmesdale and, Chillingworth, all face adversity through the sin of adultery. Through the characters of Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth, Hawthorne shows how a person can be either destroyed by how one responds to adversity. Early in the book Hester faces adversity when she commits adultery with Dimmesdale and as her punishment she is forced to where a bright scarlet letter “A”. As a result of this she becomes very distant from the rest of the townspeople. People say very nasty and rude things to her but this

The most convincing author was Shermer In “How Thinking Goes Wrong” because of all the facts, logos that he implemented in his article. He backed up all his statements with lengthy factual information that can be proved or be cited. The article did not appeal to any emotion but it was trustworthy because of its factual statements and certainty. The article was organized in topics with explanations and factual information to make the reader trust what was being stated by the author without a doubt. Shermer uses quotes from notable people to create trust with the reader so that they know he knows what he says is factual. Sagan in “With A Dragon In My Garage” was not convincing because of the lack of logos in her article. The passageway was short, humorous and to the point. She clearly is appealing to the audience’s emotions In this passage also known as pathos. Pathos is dangerous in factual articles because it leads to misguided trust. The reader will find themselves favoring an author because they get a friendly vibe from the reading. The author creates a friendly non-intimidating bond with the audience, which draws them in. Most decision processes are made up of emotional responses so she can still catch a lot of reader’s attention. In the end it comes down to if the author can prove the facts they a laying out for the reader in their passage.

Adversity is a difficulty or misfortune. Although adversity is challenging to the individual it affects, it is up to a person how they chose to deal with that difficulty. When faced with adversity, an individual has two choices; embrace his or her problems and live life to the fullest despite challenges, or carry his or her difficulties as a burden hindering the overall quality of life. Roman Poet, Horace, said, “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” He is expressing the idea that not only can adversity be dealt with and embraced, but it even brings out talents in people that would not have shone through if they were not met with challenges.

Seriously, are you old enough to remember the bulky cassette recorders that we use to take with us to parties to play music or to school to record assignments. Well, I am definitely old enough to remember taking one to my high school to record band rehearsals in the auditorium. Well, that seems like a lifetime ago. Now, there is a revolutionary new product that is going to really blow your mind. The name of the product is the Instamic. Clearly, it is going to change the way that you record music, voice, instruments, or spy your gay boyfriend.

On February 26, 2016, Boise State University was proud to present W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s operatic production, Pirates of Penzance, directed by Darrin J. Pufall. This hilarious production was originally composed in 1879, and is still able to successfully send audiences into hysterics, especially with the current leap year that is upon us. Gilbert and Sullivan’s productions were mainly focused on satire of the Victorian age. This piece was filled with quick wit and truly pointing out the stupidity that occurred during the 19th century. When Pirates of Penzance premiered in 1879, it was described as “merry” and “bright”, today that is just scratching the surface of what this incredible play did, which was filled with strong humor,

The moral of this short story, “The Necklace” is that everyone should be grateful for what they have, who their dating, and how life is provided for them. The wife was far from grateful, she was greedy. For example, her husband provided her with an envelope with an invitation to a ball and handed her. Her response was unnecessary. She should have been grateful that she got an invitation. “Instead of being delighted as her husband expected, she threw the invitation on the table with disgust, muttering, "What do you think I can do with that?" "But, my dear, I thought you would be pleased. You never go anywhere, and this is such a rare opportunity. I had hard work to get it. Everyone is wild to go: it is very select, and invitations to clerks

Objects have an important impact on our society. However, we all have different objects that are meaningful to us. These objects can be anything from a teddy bear, smart phone, or vehicle that are meaningful to someone. For me, that item is my Fiji Water bottle. I drink it at home and take it everywhere I go like to the gym, the library, and to class. To understand the relationship between my Fiji Water bottle and myself, we must know how the Fiji Water bottle becomes meaningful in the first place.

Most people, including myself, have that one special item or group of items that they cannot live without, but is that all we see them as? Sometimes people think that an object as simple as a pen cannot possibly play a major part in forming someone’s life story, even though they do not know the story behind it. For all they know, that pen is a form of inspiration that pushes its owner to write just like their most cherished authors and just like that pen, I have objects in my life that do the same for me. A few of my most treasured objects that tell my life story are heirlooms my grandpa left me, my Ipod Shuffle, and books. They all have a back story and play a strong role in structuring the backbone of what is my life story.