To read or not to read? In 2008, at the Catholic University of America in Washington, Michael Mack delivered a speech to the incoming freshman. His speech was “Why Read Shakespeare?”. Mack composed an effective argument that even though Shakespeare can be difficult to read, it’s worth the effort. He strengthened the argument with his use of Rhetorical Devices and Claims.
The first technique that Mack used to advance his argument was his use of Rhetorical Devices. “There is also music you don’t particularly like the first time you hear it. But, if you give it a chance, it grows on you.” (Lines 14-24). Through this Music Analogy, Mack conveyed the message that even though one may not like Shakespeare the first time they read it, if they give it a chance, they can enjoy it. “Take the Parable of the Prodigal Son: in this fiction you learn about sin and forgiveness. And you also learn about yourself.”(Line 77-78) By using this Allusion, Mack explained that by reading Shakespeare and understanding the literature, people can learn more about themselves. According to Mack, …show more content…
He continuously said that reading Shakespeare was worth the effort but only used Rhetorical devices not actual results. He used ethos once when he said “I would like to begin by addressing what I take to be a perfectly honest response to a first reading of Shakespeare, namely ‘I don’t get it; is it really worth the effort?’” (Lines 5-8) This helped his argument because it appealed to the audience. If he used more Ethos, the audience would listen to him more.
To close the case, Mack was successful in his argument. Through his use of Rhetorical devices and Claims he was able to prove that even though Shakespeare can be difficult to read, it’s worth the effort. The audience should read Shakespeare after hearing Mack’s speech and so should anyone who reads it. To read or not to read is the question and the answer is to
The first technique that Mack used to advance his argument was his use of Rhetorical Devices. “There is also music you don’t particularly like the first time you hear it. But, if you give it a chance, it grows on you.” (Lines 14-24). Through this Music Analogy, Mack conveyed the message that even though one may not like Shakespeare the first time they read it, if they give it a chance, they can enjoy it. “Take the Parable of the Prodigal Son: in this fiction you learn about sin and forgiveness. And you also learn about yourself.”(Line 77-78) By using this Allusion, Mack explained that by reading Shakespeare and understanding the literature, people can learn more about themselves. According to Mack, …show more content…
He continuously said that reading Shakespeare was worth the effort but only used Rhetorical devices not actual results. He used ethos once when he said “I would like to begin by addressing what I take to be a perfectly honest response to a first reading of Shakespeare, namely ‘I don’t get it; is it really worth the effort?’” (Lines 5-8) This helped his argument because it appealed to the audience. If he used more Ethos, the audience would listen to him more.
To close the case, Mack was successful in his argument. Through his use of Rhetorical devices and Claims he was able to prove that even though Shakespeare can be difficult to read, it’s worth the effort. The audience should read Shakespeare after hearing Mack’s speech and so should anyone who reads it. To read or not to read is the question and the answer is to