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.
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February 2018
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