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In the upcoming argumentative essay multiple sources are required for my side and the opposite side. So for the opposite side I will use an article that I think is very reliable, coming from the Gale database, and can serve as a strong point of the “they say”. The source breaks down The Tempest andContinue reading “Rhetorical Analysis Pt. 2”

In my argumentative essay I plan to use a few articles that discuss the argument from The Tempest about colonization and greed for power. One article, in particular, has stood out to me so far. The article is from thoughtco.com and specifically discusses the two points of my paper. The article talks about how someContinue reading “Rhetorical Analysis”

I believe we should study Shakespeare for two reasons. One is so we can learn where many of today’s phrases and words come from. Also to learn how rhetoric can be used in fictional stories. Shakespeare was a master of using rhetoric to connect the characters in his plays to the audience. In order toContinue reading “Why Shakespeare?”

Plagiarism is the act of taking someone’s the words or ideologies and stating them as your own. Plagiarism is illegal and will immediately ruin any writer’s reputation. Many students who plagiarize face tremendous consequences like course failure or even suspension. But the legal consequences can be fines of up to $50,000. Even in high schoolContinue reading “Plagiarism”

One piece of Hamilton that has some interesting rhetoric is in the song “My Shot”. In the play Hamilton repeatedly says, “I am not throwing away my shot,” which to me seems like he is emphasizing that he is going to make the most of his opportunities. Also that he will not let anyone elseContinue reading “Rhetoric In Hamilton”

This semester, in English 1302, I would like to learn two things. The first one is how to write a good persuasive/argumentative essay. Also I’d like to learn how to write in active voice and how to tell the difference between active and passive voice. I’ve never been able to spot the difference in theContinue reading “What I Want to Learn”

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