Rhetorical Analysis

The article “Webb Adopts Helmet Sensor Technology to Better Monitor Player Impact” is written by the Webb School and posted on the website. The article answers the question of “will my child be safe when playing sport” to both current and potential parents. It attempts to show the excellent safety protection Webb offers to the student athletes to attract prospective parents and raise fund among current parents. The author persuades the reader and reaches the goal because the words choice she uses, the description of technology she quotes, and the rhetorical appeal, logos, she uses. The author uses accurate words to emphasize Webb’s commitment. The commitment, which highlights the protection of student athletes, pleases current parents and attracts future families. The words “always” and “new” in the quote “we’re always looking for new ways to king our players safe” …show more content…
Throughout the second paragraph, the author explains how the helmet sensor will be used during training and matches to improves students’ skills and protect students. The author uses details with specialist words to develop a professional persona and illustrates the usefulness of the helmet. She successfully uses the reasons to persuade the audience the effectiveness and value of this new technology. Prospective students and parents are likely to be attracted by this equipment. The thoughtful details also show that coaches in Webb are professional in football, who can use their knowledge to chose the proper athletic supplies and coach players correctly. At the end of the second paragraph, the author makes a strong argument that Webb protects its players not only through technique, but also through technology. It shows parents a “double protection” to the students and suggests that the students’ safety are carefully