Rhetorical Analysis Of Space Technology A Critical Investment For Our Nation's Future

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Amelie Beam Dr. Culver Honors English 11 March 20, 2024 Funding NASA Funding is a crucial part of any organization or program. NASA is no exception to this rule, without the luxury of funds, this institution will not be able to continue the crucial projects that further the development of new technologies. Bobby Braun, author of Space Technology: A Critical Investment for Our Nation’s Future, explains how the US Government needs to continue to fund NASA. Braun builds a serious tone using imagery, a call to action, and use of statistics and evidence, coinciding with logos. In particular, Braun’s imagery and examples are scattered throughout the article, exemplifying the importance of NASA alongside its missions. Using this rhetorical device, …show more content…

To contrast with that, the sense of urgency and action begs the reader to make a stand towards the movement, to protect the fragrant memories they may hold dear. With that being said, another rhetorical device used was a call to action. Call to action pushes a sense of urgency and worry when used, amplifying the loss of the beloved space program: NASA. Braun says, “Success in executing future NASA space missions will depend on advanced technology developments that should already be underway.” (Braun 1). When he says this, it describes how the existence of new technologies is deliberately connected to the funding it’s provided with. Warning the reader about the consequences of defunding, or lack of funding. Additionally, Braun’s use of statistics supports the argument that NASA requires funding. An important statistic he shares is that, “At a funding level approaching 5 percent of NASA’s budget, is the key ingredient to their success.” (Braun 2). Evidence and logos establish credibility that the government is keeping the project afloat with the money given. Brauns words list how urgent it is that funding is

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