Contextual Analysis
Who- She is writing about the people effected by the lenient gun laws; She is also addressing the U.S. government employees who need to take action to create stricter gun laws
What- She is writing about gun laws
When- She is addressing now
Where- This topic effects people all over the country
Why- It is a pressing issue that is effecting people every day and there needs to be a change
Rhetorical Situation:
Audience- readers of The Ithacan interested in the topic
Occasion- article in The Ithacan
Purpose- to inform the audience about the need to create stricter gun laws
Claim- The government should create stricter gun laws
Reasons-
1. Guns WERE essential in protecting and providing for families but it is no longer necessary
2. Availability of guns leads to more violence (Americans own significantly more firearms, and this accounts for our higher rate of homicide)
3. The accessibility of guns also makes it easier to reinforce the destructive behavior portrayed in the media leading to today's youth becoming desensitized to the dangers of guns
1. Guns WERE essential in protecting and providing for families but it is no longer necessary
2. Availability of guns leads to more violence (Americans own significantly more firearms, and this accounts for our higher rate of homicide)
3. The accessibility of guns also makes it easier to reinforce the destructive behavior portrayed in the media leading to today's youth becoming desensitized to the dangers of guns
Acknowledgement &Response-
1. Even though four states limit the number of guns that can be purchased at one time, the rest of the states have yet to take on this restriction
2. The Federal Assault Weapon Ban established in 1994 prohibited the manufacture and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, but it expired in 2004
3. The second amendment was established to protect U.S. citizens. But the circumstances are much different today1. Even though four states limit the number of guns that can be purchased at one time, the rest of the states have yet to take on this restriction
2. The Federal Assault Weapon Ban established in 1994 prohibited the manufacture and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, but it expired in 2004
Textual Analysis
Structure- it is well organized that for each point, she creates a new paragraph, therefore the reader can comprehend the argument's main points easier
Style- long sentences include a lot of credible information
Rhetorical Appeals:
1)Logos-
a. The majority of American citizens can live their daily lives easily and securely without the use of arms
b. Events such as the Columbine High School shooting and the Virginia Tech shooting show the danger of such lenient gun laws
2)Ethos- Statistics
a. The National Institute of Justice reported that in 2006 alone, firearms were involved in 68 percent of murders, and more than 90 percent of today's gang-related homicides involve guns
b.The American Journal of Public Health determined that, in comparison to all other developed nations, Americans own significantly more firearms
3)Pathos-
a. Events such as the Columbine High School shooting and the Virginia Tech shooting evoke emotion to address the dangerous consequences of gun availability
b. Quoting Chris Rock in the end of the article appeals to the reader's humor
**General --> Specific
Identify which of these ^^ predominantly make up the argument
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