Diction: The diction throughout the article, "What Black Panther can teach us about international relations," suggests that the author is well informed on the issues seen in Black Panther, but also that they are critical of how Wakanda and its final foreign policy would play out in the real world, were it to be a real country. This is exemplified by the words, "There are many reasons to believe this will fail," which greatly suggests that the proposed foreign policy act would not work, seen especially with the one word, "fail". The tone in the article is seen through the word, "awesome". Rhetorical Devices: The rhetorical devices used were parenthesis, which was used to give context in regards to characters names, if one were to forget the name of the character but remember the name of the actor, which seen with the example of "Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis)". Either way, I do not know who Andy Serkis or Ulysses Klaue are. Tone: The tone is informed and educated about the topic it discusses, as well as a little bit informal, as is common with may web-based news sources. The informed tone is seen with, "imperialism" and "isolationism" both words used to describe specific things from history and political science. The informal tone is seen with the word. "awesome" which is not generally seen, in the context, with old time journalism. Purpose: The purpose of the article was to bring up the legitimacy of Wakanda's foreign policy in a real life scenario. Argument through Appeal: The appeal throughout the entire article is very clearly to logos, as seen through they very nature of the argument, that being that it centers around the legitimacy of a not even real country, appealing to logic to prove that it would not be all that it seems to be when it comes to foreign policy and that the movie largely ignores the issue of what could possibly happen regarding countries' responses, utilizing the United States as an example with, "What would be the effect on America's self-conception if it were so swiftly dethroned from the top of the international hierarchy, and what would be the effects of that on American foreign policy?" which poses the very question, which appeals to logos, a very logical question, what would America's reaction be? Note: another article about Black Panther lol
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Diction The diction in the article titled,"The first reactions to Black Panther promise a game-changing movie for Marvel" suggests that the author is excited for Black Panther to come out and what the cultural impact of the film. This is exemplified by the word,"awesome", which was used when describing the quality of the film. His tone is shown through the words,"awesome," and, "silly", both used at different points in the article. The word silly lacks a level of professionalism seen in news sites from print media, like The Washington Post or The New York Times, which is to say that it is rather casual in nature. Rhetorical Devices Abad-Santos utilized parenthesis when he desired to input information(and once opinion) that did not entirely go with the sentence being spoken. This can bee seen within the first few paragraphs with,"(including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel’s joint venture with Sony)" which was used to give further information and context regarding a data point. Tone The tone throughout the article was casual but informed, as seen through the words,"silly" and "awesome". The words are most used in casual conversation, which makes the reader feel like they are reading something that is about an issue more centered around humans. The informed part was seen through the words,"important and integral" and "Pride, power, and grace are synonymous to Wakanda and its king." The word choice makes the reader think that the author clearly knows what they are writing about. Purpose The purpose of the article was to bring attention to representation in the media of POC in superhero roles and the reactions to Black Panther due to that issue, as well as simply bringing attention to the film Black Panther. Argument through Appeals
The argumet is organized by first introducing Marvel and describing the movies they have had and the general representation of POC in it, then discussing the reactions to the film about, then giving background to what, or rather who, Black Panther actually is in the Marvel universe, and finally discussing the general quality of the movie and what it should mean. note: excuse the tardiness Diction: The diction throughout the article,"Mexico and Hungary tried junk food taxes – and they seem to be working." suggests that the author is in favor of having junk food taxes in the US, in addition to other measures in order to lower the obesity rate in the US, and this is seen with the words,"we need" in reference to what was needed to be done. His tone(scholarly, yet simple) is shown through the word,"imposed", and multiple quotes from the sources. The simpler tone is seen in the choice to say,"junk food" rather than a more elevated way of saying those words. Rhetorical Devices: Simile," morning muffins that pack as much sugar as an icing-topped cupcake" Belluz utilized simile in her writing, as seen in one of the first sentences,"morning muffins that pack as much sugar as an icing-topped cupcake". This simile made her article have a solid hook to bring in readers to an article that may or may not lose their attention. This simile was also a good introduction to a topic for the reader. Tone: The tone throughout the piece was scholarly and simple, with the scholarly tone being more visible during the parts discussing the effects of the taxes in Hungary and Mexico, as well as what the effects could be in the US and what it would mean for the US. Purpose: The purpose of the article was to show the effects of a tax that has been imposed in two countries nationally, and see what it could possibly do for the US. It also discussed the other incentives necessary to curb the obesity and diabetes rates in the US. Argument through Appeals:
The argument appeals to logos as well as ethos. The appeals to logos are seen through the multiple references to studies done by high ranking institutions, which goes to say that the sources are credible, and by association, the author of the article. Diction:
The diction throughout the piece, "Call Me By Your Name is a gorgeous romance–and a tender story of parenthood" by Alex Abad-Santos, reminds one of wind rustling through a tree, shaking the leaves with each breath. This description of the opening paragraph is warranted due to that being how it feels to read it, and it fits regarding the review, as it discusses how the movie Call Me By Your Name is in regards to its general message. Throughout the article, it is clear that the author likes the movie that he is writing about, as seen with the flowy description in the beginning and the words such as, "gorgeous", "euphoria", and "buoyant". When a reader sees these words, it's like opening a box that has puppies coming out of it, which is to say, it is a very positive experience. Rhetorical Devices: Abad-Santos utilizes idiom, as seen with the line, "driving home that Call Me by Your Name is a celebration of LGBTQ love and identity." The way in which things are portrayed cannot literally drive the movie home, as the movie does not have a house/home and it cannot really be driven anywhere. This is also seen with,"breathes life into the bones". One cannot literally bring things back to life by breathing into the bones. The author also utilizes parenthesis in the beginning of the piece. Though they are meant to be more of sidebars, they make the piece overall more personal, as seen with the parenthesis, "(which inspired me to browse Airbnbs on the Italian-French border)" which makes the whole thing seem even more intriguing. Tone: The tone throughout the piece is rather fulfilled and happy, but there are undertones of sadness at one point in the piece, as seen with, "Call Me by Your Name, like 2016’s Moonlight and 2015’s Carol, offers a crucial instance of representation for people who historically haven’t gotten to see themselves in movies — let alone movies that draw sparkling praise from critics. " This brings up the darker side to the whole article and makes the reader feel a little sad at how some people cannot see themselves as much as others. There is also(for the sad tone) the part discussing the common unhappy endings for LGBTQ characters, "Well-known LGBTQ stories like Brokeback Mountain, Philadelphia, Boys Don’t Cry, and The Normal Heart are important because they capture and never let us forget that survival for LGBTQ people — in a world that for large swaths of history has tried to make them disappear — is equal parts defiance, love, and struggle." But, nevertheless, the fulfilled and happy tone is back right after, discussing how things are changing for the better, "to imagine the possibility beyond that struggle." This helps the overall piece to be the way it is. Purpose: The purpose of the piece is to add a little more to the reviews praising the movie. The goal is to show that the movie is not just a romance that finally ends happily, but also a story about parenthood and the complexities within it. Argument through Appeal: The argument is made through pathos, mostly appealing to those who are either parents, older people in the LGBTQ community, or anyone looking for a really good movie to watch this season. This is done through the multiple things seen earlier. The first part of the argument is that the movie is more than just a romance, next is that this movie is part of an uptick in representation of the LGBTQ community, then is that it is part of a positive uptick in the lessening of the unhappy gay trope, and finally that it is a great adaptation of its book. Diction Alissa Wilkinson's diction throughout her article, titled,"Review: Adam Sandler shines in Netflix's The Meyerowitz Stories, a quintessential Noah Baumbach comedy" suggests that she is interested in the works of Noah Baumbach and is quite impressed with Adam Sandler's performance, most especially due to his multiple cash grab-like films. The interest in Baumbach's films is seen with the words "greatest chronicler", there was also a part where Wilkinson discussed her like of a movie that is not well liked that Baumbach has done, which shows her interest even further. For her impression of Sandler's performance, there are the words, "most notable" and "so good", which make the reader think that this could be one of the few of Sandler's works that is actually worth watching. The tone throughout the piece is rather impressed and conversational, and this is seen through the word choice "so good" as well as "but at least they're trying". The "but at least they're trying" bit is just one of many that lacks professionalism, but adds personality to a review. Rhetorical Devices Wilkinson utilized parenthesis when she discussed her unpopular opinion,"(I even liked 2010's Greenberg, though I may be in the minority there.)" as well as "(The course of being an abstract sculptor never did run smooth.)". Though these are inherently meant to interrupt the flow of the piece, they make the piece seem more personable, which is kind of necessary, especially when it has to do with a review of an Adam Sandler movie. Tone Wilkinson's tone throughout the piece was rather impressed, as seen through her words, "shine" and "but at least they're trying" when regarding the ending of the film, and how she describes the film, in a way that would relate to everyone. She makes it seem as if the movie is transferrable to anyone's family situation, even if we know that is not possible. The review's tone also makes us believe in Adam Sandler again. Purpose Wilkinson's purpose of this article is to update the public(or people who like movies) about the Cannes Film Festival, and the movies that deserve to be watched in the upcoming film season. The goal is to bring light to a dark and sad film career of Adam Sandler. The purpose is kind of necessary and unnecessary, as stated multiple times within the article, Sandler's works have not been great in recent years, but it is unnecessary in the fact that Baumbach has a relatively good record with his work. This article is really here to further clarify that blurred line. Argument through Appeals
Wilkinson's argument is organized by first introducing the director and his previous work, then discussing the film and it's previous rumors about it, then a description of the film, and finally a review of the film, relating it to a common life experience of many. The evidence Wilkinson uses in her argument mostly comes from her own experience as well as having seen the film she is reviewing. The argument is relatively strong throughout, with little to no short comings, as she always acknowledges the other side and where they are coming from. Diction Matthew Yglesias' diction throughout the piece regarding the upcoming September iPhone event suggests that he is invested in the event and respects how iPhones have evolved and how Apple has dealt with the evolution of the smart phone, and this is seen with his choice word, "revolutionized" when regarding what the iPhone has done for smart phones, as well as regarding apple as having "ruled the roost". The tone shown throughout is informational and didactic and is exemplified by his descriptions of the new technology that is rumored to be coming in the next iPhone and the rumored price. He does not just describe the tech though, he explains them in ways that even a person who is not tech savvy would understand. Rhetorical Devices Matthew Yglesias' utilized metaphor and this caused the writing to be better understood by the reader. Yglesias' metaphor, "Apple TV are small fish in the Apple ocean" allows the reader to understand how little the Apple TV means in the world of Apple and what Apple is attempting to do with their future smart TV devices and how they plan on revolutionizing that market. Tone The tone of the passage was both informational and didactic, and was created through his details rather than his words, his words would urge one to think he is a regular person on the street rather than a writer at a news corporation. Yglesias' explanation of what an OLED screen would mean for the new phone, "This will allow the iPhone X to have a larger screen (people like big screens) without being physically larger overall (people also like small, easy-to-hold phones)." aids in his didactic tone by enabling the audience to better understand how this would work and is not in tech nerd language. His attitude towards the subject would more than likely be excited, as he has been researching for long enough and discusses the sources and what they are, "Rumors from the Asian parts supply chain", as well as his use of the word, "revolutionized", which really shows that he thinks that Apple is a good thing, and seems excited about it. Purpose Yglesias' purpose is to inform the public about the Apple Event and provide conjecture about the newest and most important details of the new iPhones. The goal overall, is to get more viewers for the Apple Event, but more so it is mostly likely to get higher amount of clicks surrounding a highly anticipated unveiling for the iPhone's 10th anniversary. The purpose is not the most important due to the amount of articles discussing the event. Argument through Appeals
Yglesias' argument is organized by first introducing the topic of the Apple Event, then explaining the background of the event and its significance, then describes what is expected to be seen at the event and the new hardware and software. The evidence that Yglesias' uses in his argument is mostly rumors from reputable sources, and having seen the Apple Event this afternoon, the rumors were pretty accurate. The argument is relatively weak at certain points, which must mean that there was not much evidence at that point and it was mostly conjecture. This would show the audience some extra interest for the article, yet the argument was not well upheld through this tactic. |
AUTHORNoemi is in a yearlong version of AP Lang. Photo on header taken by Noemi Carrillo of her cactus, Frida. ARCHIVES
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