A Rhetorical Analysis Of Paul Bogard's Let There Be Dark

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Paul Bogard’s article, “Let There Be Dark” advocates for efforts to preserve natural darkness, at a time where light and air pollution is seen as negative upon the majority. Bogard’s defiant tone helps him set an efficient argument about the benefits by natural darkness, including health, environment, and the economy. Through the use of rhetorical devices and logos Bogard is able to successfully deliver his message and persuade society to appeal to the natural darkness. Bogard begins his argument with a personal anecdote, thought this anecdote he is able to effective use several forms of repetition, including anaphora and alliteration. Bogard states, “I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes. I knew night skies in which

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