Speaker:
Leonard Pitts Jr. normally writes an article about other more idealistic
issues, but this one discussed a less controversial topic. His style seems
somewhat different than the past. He relies on quotes and opinions from other
people to which he critiques. However, this time, he somewhat agreed with an
ideal instead of fully dismissing it.
Occasion: Leonard addresses Justin Bieber’s recent arrest. Justin now has a history of arrests and profanity and the article discusses why Justin recently misbehaved. Many believe that the U.S.’s extreme love for celebrities pushes young celebrities to misbehave. However, Leonard believes that Justin acts foolishly because he is never punished. People always give him excuses.
Audience: Leonard clearly directed the article towards celebrities and fans. He mentions a call to action in the last sentence of the article calling celebrities and fans to stop making excuses for young celebrities when they get in to trouble.
Purpose: Leonard desires to persuade the reader to hold young celebrities accountable for their actions. He clearly states his purpose in the call to action in the final sentence of the article.
Subject: Leonard addresses how to deal with delinquent young celebrity like Justin Bieber. He decides that people should hold Justin Bieber accountable for his actions, but he also addresses the opposing view: the celebrity craze drives young celebrities to make poor decisions.
Tone: There is not a strong tone and diction that emphasizes his opinion in this article like there is in many other articles. This time, he appears more contemplative. He addresses both sides of the issue and ponders his next statement. Therefore, his tone appears contemplative and thoughtful.Leonard Pitts Jr. writes with a distinct voice and character. He appears incredibly emotional in most of his articles he writes.
From gay rights to gun restrictions, Leonard Pitts Jr. seems to cherish progressive ideals. In articles such as “Maybe it’s Time to Say, Enough: Boycott Arizona” and “White fear trumps black life”, Leonard Pitts Jr.’s intense and angry tone tries to make the audience feel guilty. His tone sometimes appears accusatory often describing in disbelief how the audience is guilty or wrong. Therefore, Leonard’s idealistic values seem to critique homosexual, racial, and gun controversies. He even uses emotional appeals more than any other rhetorical device in some articles. In fact, in the article "Anti-gay legislators in Kansas: You've been overtaken by history" he does not provide enough evidence to fully support his claim. Similarly, in “Maybe it’s Time to Say, Enough: Boycott Arizona”, Leonard’s strong diction almost overwhelms the reader. However, in other articles, such as “White fear trumps black life” and “Who’s the real thug in the killing of Jordan Davis”, he appears more levelheaded often providing more evidence to better persuade the reader. Consequently, Leonard’s strong opinions often shows in his writing, but most of the time, his logic demonstrates his ideas effectively.
Occasion: Leonard addresses Justin Bieber’s recent arrest. Justin now has a history of arrests and profanity and the article discusses why Justin recently misbehaved. Many believe that the U.S.’s extreme love for celebrities pushes young celebrities to misbehave. However, Leonard believes that Justin acts foolishly because he is never punished. People always give him excuses.
Audience: Leonard clearly directed the article towards celebrities and fans. He mentions a call to action in the last sentence of the article calling celebrities and fans to stop making excuses for young celebrities when they get in to trouble.
Purpose: Leonard desires to persuade the reader to hold young celebrities accountable for their actions. He clearly states his purpose in the call to action in the final sentence of the article.
Subject: Leonard addresses how to deal with delinquent young celebrity like Justin Bieber. He decides that people should hold Justin Bieber accountable for his actions, but he also addresses the opposing view: the celebrity craze drives young celebrities to make poor decisions.
Tone: There is not a strong tone and diction that emphasizes his opinion in this article like there is in many other articles. This time, he appears more contemplative. He addresses both sides of the issue and ponders his next statement. Therefore, his tone appears contemplative and thoughtful.Leonard Pitts Jr. writes with a distinct voice and character. He appears incredibly emotional in most of his articles he writes.
From gay rights to gun restrictions, Leonard Pitts Jr. seems to cherish progressive ideals. In articles such as “Maybe it’s Time to Say, Enough: Boycott Arizona” and “White fear trumps black life”, Leonard Pitts Jr.’s intense and angry tone tries to make the audience feel guilty. His tone sometimes appears accusatory often describing in disbelief how the audience is guilty or wrong. Therefore, Leonard’s idealistic values seem to critique homosexual, racial, and gun controversies. He even uses emotional appeals more than any other rhetorical device in some articles. In fact, in the article "Anti-gay legislators in Kansas: You've been overtaken by history" he does not provide enough evidence to fully support his claim. Similarly, in “Maybe it’s Time to Say, Enough: Boycott Arizona”, Leonard’s strong diction almost overwhelms the reader. However, in other articles, such as “White fear trumps black life” and “Who’s the real thug in the killing of Jordan Davis”, he appears more levelheaded often providing more evidence to better persuade the reader. Consequently, Leonard’s strong opinions often shows in his writing, but most of the time, his logic demonstrates his ideas effectively.