The use of excessive STEM will not increase our knowledge, but it will prepare us and possibly our educational system. In We Can’t All Be Math Nerds and Science Geeks, Fareed Zakaria uses statistics, rhetorical questions, and hyperboles to convey how society is obsessed with STEM; he argues about how intricate it’ll be for America to be creative. Zakaria’s position is strong, and the strength of his argument is persuasive because of the rhetorical devices he applies to express his opinion about STEM. Zakaria uses one or more rhetorical modes to address the situation with the superfluous of STEM and America’s obsession with the programs. Moreover, Zakaria uses statistics as one of his rhetorical devices stating, “ The most recent international
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Zakaria applies quotes with hyperbole stating, “Zakaria uses quotes containing hyperbole, stating, “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology married with liberal arts, married us the result that makes our hearts sing,” expressing the use of technology. This supports his claim by informing the audience of the sudden exaggeration in Steve Jobs quote. He uses Steve Jobs’ quote in the process of persuading his audience into taking a stand along with his argument; this makes the audience ponder about the situation. Zakaria states, “ People didn’t want to lock themselves into one professional guide or learn one specific skill for life.” to convey how these countries feel about their low scores preferring to increase and not even bothering to glance at their reading, which is higher than science and math. Finally, Zakaria amplifies a quote stating, All three are open societies, happy to let in the world’s ideas, goods, and services.” to convey how the three societies challenge themselves and how he exaggerates about the societies being happy to take any amount of ideas, discussions, or even services. In conclusion, I find Zakaria’s argument about society being obsessed with STEM very convincing, due to his quotational usage and rhetorical devices in order to strengthen his argument. He increases his argument persuaing his readers to agree with his article. Thus, this is enough to conclude how well-grounded his
Zakaria applies quotes with hyperbole stating, “Zakaria uses quotes containing hyperbole, stating, “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology married with liberal arts, married us the result that makes our hearts sing,” expressing the use of technology. This supports his claim by informing the audience of the sudden exaggeration in Steve Jobs quote. He uses Steve Jobs’ quote in the process of persuading his audience into taking a stand along with his argument; this makes the audience ponder about the situation. Zakaria states, “ People didn’t want to lock themselves into one professional guide or learn one specific skill for life.” to convey how these countries feel about their low scores preferring to increase and not even bothering to glance at their reading, which is higher than science and math. Finally, Zakaria amplifies a quote stating, All three are open societies, happy to let in the world’s ideas, goods, and services.” to convey how the three societies challenge themselves and how he exaggerates about the societies being happy to take any amount of ideas, discussions, or even services. In conclusion, I find Zakaria’s argument about society being obsessed with STEM very convincing, due to his quotational usage and rhetorical devices in order to strengthen his argument. He increases his argument persuaing his readers to agree with his article. Thus, this is enough to conclude how well-grounded his