Throughout Louv’s passage, he uses many rhetorical strategies that further assist in developing his argument. His use of rhetorical questions, personal anecdotes, evidence, and emotional appeal brings forth many key points as to why people and nature should not be further separated.
Rhetorical questions subconsciously cause us to contemplate our thoughts. Louv states, “Why do so many Americans say they want their children to watch less TV, yet continue to expand the opportunities for them to watch it?”. At this time his readers probably took a moment or two to think of how this relates to them. After hearing Louv say this, many parents might reconsider their past decision of getting a TV on the backseat of their car. Another example is when he states: “More important, why do so many people no longer consider the physical world worth watching”. To some, this might be a very powerful point as to why we need to preserve the connection between nature and people. At times, rhetorical questions could be vital in developing an argument. They somehow find a way for any passage of any topic to relate to us readers. …show more content…
In my opinion personal anecdotes are very interesting to read, and give passages a lively touch. Louv uses an example of his own friend’s child to show how she prevents technology from interfering in her own child life. “The salesman’s jaw dropped when I said I didn’t want a backseat television monitor for my daughter….he almost refused to let me leave the dealership until he can understand why”. By using a story from his friends experience he strengthens his argument and adds emotional appeal. Emotional moms out there might be regretting their past decisions after reading this. Another example where Louv uses emotional appeal is when he says: “perhaps we’ll someday tell our grandchildren stories about our
Rhetorical questions subconsciously cause us to contemplate our thoughts. Louv states, “Why do so many Americans say they want their children to watch less TV, yet continue to expand the opportunities for them to watch it?”. At this time his readers probably took a moment or two to think of how this relates to them. After hearing Louv say this, many parents might reconsider their past decision of getting a TV on the backseat of their car. Another example is when he states: “More important, why do so many people no longer consider the physical world worth watching”. To some, this might be a very powerful point as to why we need to preserve the connection between nature and people. At times, rhetorical questions could be vital in developing an argument. They somehow find a way for any passage of any topic to relate to us readers. …show more content…
In my opinion personal anecdotes are very interesting to read, and give passages a lively touch. Louv uses an example of his own friend’s child to show how she prevents technology from interfering in her own child life. “The salesman’s jaw dropped when I said I didn’t want a backseat television monitor for my daughter….he almost refused to let me leave the dealership until he can understand why”. By using a story from his friends experience he strengthens his argument and adds emotional appeal. Emotional moms out there might be regretting their past decisions after reading this. Another example where Louv uses emotional appeal is when he says: “perhaps we’ll someday tell our grandchildren stories about our