hello!
i have to write an essay about how those 3 articles that i picked position it's readers to respond in a certain way.
i am going to write about the lauguage used, tone, verbs used, um...can someone please tell what else should i write about?and how should i write my introduction?please help
thanks
What I would do is write down what you think about the article. How do you feel after you read it? For example, if it's about the war in Iraq, do you feel more for or against the war after reading the article? Do you feel more like we should bring ALL the troops home or leave them ALL there? Or something in between? Start with your initial reaction, then start to dissect it.
What I would then do is read through each line carefully. See if what is said is:
1) Fact or Opinion
2) Relates to what is being written about or is there for another reason, like "Appealing to Pity" or "Circumstantial" (For more information on these, see the web site I list below)
There's a huge list of logical fallacies here:
http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/skepticism/blfaq_fall_index_alpha.htm
There are a lot of logical fallacies, so if you read something and it doesn't seem like it relates directly to the story, maybe we can help you figure out why and which fallacy it falls under. Though that's hard to do out of the context of the article itself.
Matt
Hi Matt! It sounds like you're working on analyzing three different articles and how they position their readers to respond in a certain way. It's great that you're considering the language used, tone, and verbs used in the articles. Here are a few additional elements you could explore in your analysis:
1. Structure and organization: Examine how the articles are structured and organized. Look for patterns, rhetorical devices, or any specific techniques used to draw the reader's attention or reinforce certain ideas.
2. Persuasive appeals: Consider the use of ethos (credibility), pathos (emotions), and logos (logic) in the articles. Identify if any particular appeals are dominant, and how they contribute to the intended response from the readers.
3. Audience targeting: Analyze how the articles address their intended audience. Look for elements that may resonate or connect with the readers on a personal or societal level. This could include cultural references, shared experiences, or specific language used to appeal to the target audience.
4. Framing and bias: Consider how the articles frame the topic or issue they're discussing. Identify any explicit or implicit biases within the language, examples chosen, or perspectives presented. Examine how these biases may influence the reader's response.
For your introduction, you can start by providing some background information on the topic or issue discussed in the articles. Then, introduce the purpose of your essay, which is to analyze how these articles position their readers to respond in a certain way. Briefly mention the factors you'll be examining, such as language, tone, and other elements mentioned above. Finally, end the introduction with a strong thesis statement that clearly outlines your main points.
Remember to support your analysis with specific examples and quotations from the articles to strengthen your arguments. Good luck with your essay!