Bella Mendez
AP Language and Composition
Mr. Ward
October 7, 2017
Word Count: 1028
Rhetorical Analysis Essay: No Nukes In the article, “No Nukes,” Steve Coll, the author, talks of the problem that is worldwide affecting the existence of nuclear affairs, the controversy of the problem, and the downfall of the Global Nuclear-Nonproliferation Regime. With the discussion presented in the article on nuclear affairs, Coll clearly solidifies his position on the subject of the abolition of nukes and makes powerful, argumentative cases, backed up with opinions and facts, for his point of view. Through the citing of the well known figures, in the form of ethos, factual evidence that focuses on foreign affairs and danger, and strong use of words …show more content…
With numerous amounts of detail and foreign affairs in the article, Coll uses this as a means to show his knowledge on the topic while still persuading the modest tone. Coll’s details on Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and other countries about nuclear affairs is meant to educate the reader by giving him the knowledgeable insight on the topic being discussed in places other than the United States. Coll says things like, “more dangerous competition is gaining momentum in the Middle East,” and “ it may be impossible to prevent nuclear gridlock in the Middle East.” These statements show the scale of nuclear affairs and maximizes the importance of the matter. By using international affairs and showing the danger and problems in other places of the across the world, Coll hopes to show that the danger occurring in other places could eventually be occurring here if nothing is done to solve it. He is trying to warn the audience about the possibilities of the future and caution them to make sure they choose the right side to …show more content…
While a relatively tame and non satirical chunk of text, Coll finds ways to incorporate opinionated statements that is meaningful and gives the readers to have the ability to strenuously think about the issue presented. An example of Coll’s word usage is the ways he describes former President Bush. He slyly incorporates, “Along with two unfinished wars and economic freefall, President Barack Obama has inherited a less visible crisis.” This statement is meant to describe Bush’s presidency and shows that Bush did not leave the country in a great position, hoping to persuade the reader that the topics described are not Obama’s fault, even though he is currently the President. Coll is strategically trying to support Obama in this situation by forming, what seems to be reasonable, excuses to alter the reader’s point of view. With the negative phrases throughout the passage, Coll includes numerous positive text, such as negative feed back on Bush and educated opinions, to back up Obama and show support for someone who shares the idea of nuclear abolition with him. With the closing statement, “the President is fashioning a turn in national-security policy- by insisting, first of all on an end to denial.” These closing words solidify Coll’s support of Obama as he reiterates that Obama is “turning” the country around from previous turmoil in national nuclear affairs. Coll strongly implies that Obama is trying
AP Language and Composition
Mr. Ward
October 7, 2017
Word Count: 1028
Rhetorical Analysis Essay: No Nukes In the article, “No Nukes,” Steve Coll, the author, talks of the problem that is worldwide affecting the existence of nuclear affairs, the controversy of the problem, and the downfall of the Global Nuclear-Nonproliferation Regime. With the discussion presented in the article on nuclear affairs, Coll clearly solidifies his position on the subject of the abolition of nukes and makes powerful, argumentative cases, backed up with opinions and facts, for his point of view. Through the citing of the well known figures, in the form of ethos, factual evidence that focuses on foreign affairs and danger, and strong use of words …show more content…
With numerous amounts of detail and foreign affairs in the article, Coll uses this as a means to show his knowledge on the topic while still persuading the modest tone. Coll’s details on Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and other countries about nuclear affairs is meant to educate the reader by giving him the knowledgeable insight on the topic being discussed in places other than the United States. Coll says things like, “more dangerous competition is gaining momentum in the Middle East,” and “ it may be impossible to prevent nuclear gridlock in the Middle East.” These statements show the scale of nuclear affairs and maximizes the importance of the matter. By using international affairs and showing the danger and problems in other places of the across the world, Coll hopes to show that the danger occurring in other places could eventually be occurring here if nothing is done to solve it. He is trying to warn the audience about the possibilities of the future and caution them to make sure they choose the right side to …show more content…
While a relatively tame and non satirical chunk of text, Coll finds ways to incorporate opinionated statements that is meaningful and gives the readers to have the ability to strenuously think about the issue presented. An example of Coll’s word usage is the ways he describes former President Bush. He slyly incorporates, “Along with two unfinished wars and economic freefall, President Barack Obama has inherited a less visible crisis.” This statement is meant to describe Bush’s presidency and shows that Bush did not leave the country in a great position, hoping to persuade the reader that the topics described are not Obama’s fault, even though he is currently the President. Coll is strategically trying to support Obama in this situation by forming, what seems to be reasonable, excuses to alter the reader’s point of view. With the negative phrases throughout the passage, Coll includes numerous positive text, such as negative feed back on Bush and educated opinions, to back up Obama and show support for someone who shares the idea of nuclear abolition with him. With the closing statement, “the President is fashioning a turn in national-security policy- by insisting, first of all on an end to denial.” These closing words solidify Coll’s support of Obama as he reiterates that Obama is “turning” the country around from previous turmoil in national nuclear affairs. Coll strongly implies that Obama is trying