Rhetorical Analysis Of The Article 'Arming Teachers'

The rhetorical situation of this article “Arming teachers? I’m a Teacher and Hunter”.The author of this is a respectful teacher, husband, and father is writing about arming teachers.In this article, author, Glen Young, is writing a persuasive article convincing his audience that a teacher who is also a hunter is against arming teachers.When clarifying who he was to the audience he mentioned his views very suddenly.”I do not want a gun in my classroom”.In this quote, he quickly announced his views on the matter by explaining who and what he believes in.As you keep reading he keeps making more remarks on history opinionated view on arming teachers.”Teachers with guns will not put an end to would be shooters”.He again makes it clear that his opinion as a hunter and gun owner is not expected.He doesn't want teachers being armed.This author's message, audience, and who the speaker is, was very easy to find because the author was so opened to his readers.

In this article, the author uses pathos throughout his paper.By giving his audience an emotional pull, it made the readers really understand his emotions.Throughout this article, the author uses a famous phrase, repeating over and over again.”I am angry” he says again and again.Just those simple 3 words, show his opinion the matter and gives an emotional tug.He repeats himself four times throughout his article.At the end of his article, he again tries to capture the art of pathos by using a powerful line.” worry still my son and daughter and all the rest of my students”.This is showing his worry for what is happening, showing his emotional opinion n the matter of arming teachers and saying it won't stop his worries.This author's strong use of pathos was very tasteful and effective, it made the reader understand the meaning without making it overbearing with emotions.
The speaker achieved his goal by convincing readers that not all hunters are for arming teachers, it convinces many people to view both sides.This author is the image of a pro gunman since he owns guns and uses them for sports and hunting.But having him not for arming teachers is very effective because it makes you wonder why.Halfway through the article, he says a powerful claim.”Teachers with guns will not put an end to would be shooters”He’s arguing for his view right here announcing that having armed teachers will not help the problem at all.He finishes his article with a very powerful message.That reads,”that asking me to carry a gun in my classroom will not make any of us feel better or make is safer”. He is again addressing that guns are not the cure to stopping shooters and won't make us feel any safer or change a single thing.By the speaker using effective writing appeals and being open to the audience helped him achieve his goal.