You were to listen to two authors (see chapter 11 for the list of authors -- click on any two of the links, and listen to the two authors you chose). Now you need to identify specific examples of the following:
* Central idea (explain the main idea of what the author was trying to say)
* Fact versus opinion (mention examples of facts and opinions from what the author said)
* Persuasive devices
I wrote one essay so far.
Daddy's Little Girl
By:Shawna
The author quoted "Ever since I was little you were right by my side"the author was telling her father was he is her hero. He could of ran away and left her and her mother because they (her parents) were too young, "You and mom were so young when I came" she quoted. This poem was about finding the love of a father as a friend. She loved her father so much that she was willing to do anything for him and she's realized how much he does love her because he never left and he had opportunity's too. There's moments where you'll live on your own with out your family such as your dad, and your dad of all people you love him a bit more because he was ALWAYS there to protect you. Shes gradually learning how much she did care and how no matter where shes at he'll always be there when she needs him."You weren't like other young dad’s who get up and walk out You stayed by our side without a doubt" quoted the author. Reading those words, I compared that too when my mother told me when she got pregnant she was scared because her and my father weren't married and she was afraid that he would leave. But, my father love me and her unconditionally and HE stood by my mom. It made me think my father could have been a father who left and didn't support us. Although he's deceased now, he was a great supportive dad! And, the author wanted to let him know no matter what he'll always be her hero.
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I think its really good. but you need to change "my father love me" to "my father loves me" in the 4th line from the bottom. other than that I think its amazing.
To analyze this essay and identify specific examples of the central idea, fact versus opinion, and persuasive devices used by the author, we will break it down into different parts.
Central idea:
The central idea of this essay is that the author, Shawna, is expressing her love and appreciation for her father who has always been there for her and her mother, despite the challenges they faced as young parents. She sees her father as her hero and acknowledges his love and support throughout her life.
Fact versus opinion:
In this essay, Shawna includes both facts and opinions. Facts are statements that can be proven to be true, while opinions are personal beliefs or perspectives.
1. Fact: "Ever since I was little you were right by my side."
This is a statement expressing the author's personal experience of her father always being there for her.
2. Fact: "You and mom were so young when I came."
This is a statement about the author's parents' age when she was born and is presented as a factual piece of information.
3. Opinion: "She loved her father so much that she was willing to do anything for him."
This is an opinion because it represents the author's personal feeling and belief about her love for her father.
4. Opinion: "There's moments where you'll live on your own with out your family such as your dad, and your dad of all people you love him a bit more because he was ALWAYS there to protect you."
This is an opinion as it is the author's personal belief about the special bond between a child and their father.
Persuasive devices:
Persuasive devices are techniques used by the author to persuade or influence the reader's opinion or emotions. In this essay, there are a few examples of persuasive devices:
1. Anecdote: The author shares a personal anecdote about her own father's dedication and support to create an emotional connection with the reader.
2. Emotional appeal: Shawna uses emotional language to convey her love and appreciation for her father and communicate the importance of his presence in her life.
3. Contrast: The author uses the contrast between her own father's commitment and the potential alternative of fathers who leave to emphasize the significance of her father's actions.
By analyzing the essay in this way, we have identified the central idea, examples of fact versus opinion, and persuasive devices employed by the author to convey her message.