Adams uses a plethora of rhetorical contrivances in order to encourage her son to act responsibly in his endeavors overseas. Among many other devices, she frequently uses allusions in the text in an attempt to get her message across to her child. The author speaks of people who Quincy “owes” his existence to, a people who “aided by a glorious defense of their invaded liberties, and who aided by their generous and powerful ally, with the blessing of heaven, will transmit this inheritance to ages yet unborn.’’ (Adams, 46-49). She includes this quote in order to remind her son of their families of their strong corroboration with the recent Revolutionary War, and how his life wouldn`t be the same if it hadn`t been for passionate democratic partisans,
However, the author 's interpretations of Jefferson 's decisions and their connection to modern politics are intriguing, to say the least. In 1774, Jefferson penned A Summary View of the Rights of British America and, later, in 1775, drafted the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms (Ellis 32-44). According to Ellis, the documents act as proof that Jefferson was insensitive to the constitutional complexities a Revolution held as his interpretation of otherwise important matters revolved around his “pattern of juvenile romanticism” (38). Evidently, the American colonies’ desire for independence from the mother country was a momentous decision that affected all thirteen colonies. However, in Ellis’ arguments, Thomas Jefferson’s writing at the time showed either his failure to acknowledge the severity of the situation or his disregard of the same. Accordingly, as written in the American Sphinx, Jefferson’s mannerisms in the first Continental Congress and Virginia evokes the picture of an adolescent instead of the thirty-year-old man he was at the time (Ellis 38). It is no wonder Ellis observes Thomas Jefferson as a founding father who was not only “wildly idealistic” but also possessed “extraordinary naivete” while advocating the notions of a Jeffersonian utopia that unrestrained
Patrick Henry’s effective diction emphasizes how much the British had suppressed the colonists and that it was time to fight for their freedom. Henry displays this through his strong use of pathos, logos, and ethos. His rhetorical questions really appeal to the logic and ethics of the colonists and leaves the no choice but to join him and rebel.
Scientists are constantly forced to test their work and beliefs. Thus they need the ability to embrace the uncertainty that science is based on. This is a point John M. Barry uses throughout the passage to characterize scientific research, and by using rhetorical devices such as, comparison, specific diction, and contrast he is able show the way he views and characterizes scientific research.
In the same also different way, the coach in Marshall speech also using pathos when he said “ They don’t know your heart. I do. I’ve seen it. You have shown it to me...You have shown just exactly who you are in here.” This is pathos because the coach bring up how good the team have become. Whether they’re losing or winning, the only thing will matter is no one will have a great heart as the players have. They don’t need to win the championship to show that they’re the best, they just need to show how much passion they have with football to show that they’re the best team. The coach also said: “ When you take that field today, you’ve gotta lay that heart on the line, men. From the souls of your feet, with every ounce of blood you’ve got in your body, lay it on the line until the final.” He doesn’t put pressure on the players that they have to win, he speaked how he feel, he speaked from his heart, he just wanted that when the team take the field today, they just need to put all their effort and passion on the field.
In a letter Abigail Adams rights to her son, John Quincy Adams, who is traveling abroad with his father, John Adams, she advises her son to take advantage of the opportunities he has to utilize his own knowledge and talents to improve his sophistication and obtain growth in expanding im his character. Abigail Adams carried a maternal tone to encourage her son along his journey throughout the letter. Adams supports her position by giving examples with pathos, analogies and allusions.
“He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man and he bid me rise out of bed and cut your throat!” (Miller 47).
The eighteenth century, a time of turmoil and chaos in the colonies, brought many opinionated writers to the forefront in support or refutation of the coming American Revolution. This highly controversial war that would ultimately separate the future United States of America from Great Britain became the center of debate. Two writers, both of whom supported the Revolution, now stand to fully illuminate one side of the debate. Thomas Paine, a radical propagandist, wrote many pieces during this time including “The Crisis Number 1” (1776). Through writing, he appealed to the “common man” in order to convince them to gather their arms and fight for their freedom. In this document, he utilizes many of the same rhetorical skills and propaganda techniques as Patrick Henry, a convincing orator, did in his famous speech delivered to the state’s delegates in 1775. Among these techniques are transfer, abstract language, and pathos. In both works, these were used to call the audiences to war. These influential pieces both contained a call to action which, through the use of strong and decisive language, aided the beginning of the American Revolution.
On January 12, 1780, Abigail Adams, former First Lady, wrote to her son, John Quincy Adams, while he was abroad with his father and brother. Adams addressed to her son and future President to maintain his spirit to learn and grow. She expressed his purpose through her motherly tone, various religious and historical allusions, use of logos, rhetorical question with simple syntax and use of metaphors.
In 1729, Jonathan Swift published a pamphlet called “A Modest Proposal”. It is a satirical piece that described a radical and humorous proposal to a very serious problem. The problem Swift was attacking was the poverty and state of destitution that Ireland was in at the time. Swift wanted to bring attention to the seriousness of the problem and does so by satirically proposing to eat the babies of poor families in order to rid Ireland of poverty. Clearly, this proposal is not to be taken seriously, but merely to prompt others to work to better the state of the nation. Swift hoped to reach not only the people of Ireland who he was calling to action, but the British, who were oppressing the poor. He writes with contempt for those who are oppressing the Irish and also dissatisfaction with the people in Ireland themselves to be oppressed.
I think that John Quincy Adam’s quote about perseverance would be a wonderful quote for my gravestone. He says, “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” This means the only way to get something, is to go out and do whatever it takes to grab it. In my life, I was determined to get my education. It was almost impossible to do so because of the Great Depression and lack of money. I decided to go and join the army and they paid for my education. Going through the training and all the orders were not an obstacle for me because I knew what was waiting for me afterwards. I also did whatever it took to win my battles, even if it took the lives of my men, which at the time seemed like
Abigail Adams is a wife and a mother during the Revolutionary War. As her husband travels overseas, their son has requested to join. With all the encounters possible, positive and negative, Abigail lets John Quincy know what his values in life are. She explains many life lessons to her son, letting the world revolve around him. This letter summarizes teaching life hands out to everyone. When you are raised in the way that sees good through your eyes, you will excel in your life.
In Abigail Adams’ letter addressed to her son, John Quincy Adams, who is on a mission to France with his father, she encourages her son to find strength in the adversity he faces on the voyage in order to return home a respectable and successful young man. Abigail’s use of metaphor, historical allusion, and word choice throughout the letter assist her in motivating her son to continue his travels and honor both his country and his mother.
Scientist, politician and inventor Benjamin Franklin, and politician and philosopher Thomas Paine collaborated during the 18th century to give each other feedback on their writings. This letter in particular is a response from Franklin to one of Paine’s essays advocating a providential God. We can find in this letter, that Franklin was not very fond of the essay Paine proposed to him. He conveys advice to Paine by saying that his disbelief in a providential God makes no sense and is not logical. Franklins response contains metaphors, rhetorical strategies, and appeals throughout his letter to make his message back to Paine more effective, in hopes of discouraging him to publish his writing.
In 1780, only a few years after the United States got its independence from Great Britain, John Adams, diplomat and later the second president of the United States, takes his son along with him to his meeting abroad. During their trip, his wife Abigail Adams writes to their son, John Quincy Adams, to motivate him as he is about begin his political career. In the letter, Abigail Adams reminds Quincy Adams of her expectations regarding his duty towards his country through the use of an analogy and ethos, while displaying her motherly affection and teachings with emotional diction to develop a intense yet caring tone as well as encouraging him by comparing him to a historical allusion.
“The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training -- sacrifice.”