Rhetorical Analysis Of 'Suburb Or Nothing'

A Rhetorical Analysis on “Suburb or Nothing” in the Memphis Flyer What should the relationship be between the suburbs and the city? The very small editorial in the Memphis Flyer gives somewhat efficient details on the term “Suburb of Nothing” originated and quoted by Mayor Mick Cornett. The writer of the article in the Commercial Appeal’s, “Suburb of Nothing”, effectively argues his/her point via the use of organization, formal tone and appeals to authority. Doing so, the writer gives history, use of words like “Summons” (in quotation in his/her own words) to illustrate a dire need of attention, and uses statistics and citations when appealing to authority such as a political magazine. in the first paragrph, the structure of the argument on “Suburb of Nothing” is organized in a way of-the purpose of the article was to send a message while at the same time, announcing a …show more content…
An editorial mention of how Cornett is recognized as a national leader and recently the only mayor named on a list of movers and shakers by Politico Magazine. Early in the article it is noted the Mayor Mick Cornett of Oklahoma in the series of “A Summons to Memphis” followed by Mayor Mitch Landrieu of New Orleans and Karl Dean of Nashville. These are top rated politicians who did a lot for their suburbs and cities alike- in their own state. So why not “Summons” them to a lunch to obtain wisdom of developments-on unity in our town? It is hard to disagree with such a touching topic as this. Although, it can be picked apart, I feel as though it is not my duty. There is not enough writing of the article. There should have been more writing on such an important topic. Also, I would have given more details and examples of the great outcomes came out of these luncheon. One would hate to think that this is just another politician meet and greet that involves cheese and wine. I refused to believe