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.
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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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