Assertion Analysis #3

    Jonathan Swift's view of the American Dream can be interpretted in many different ways. The main idea is that mortal man is like a broom. They become soiled in the process of aging. They are similar to brooms not only because their hair is like the broom's straws, but they are turned upside down. People reveal abuses and sweeps up dirt. In addition, A mortal man can be fake to himself and towards others as well. He also tells us that the mortal man gets critisized by others.

   Jonathan's style and technique managed to hook the reader onto his subject. One main literary device he uses is Metaphor. Especially, when explaining how a mortal man is like a broom. The author's tone shows a passion of encouragement and motivation. It is meant to teach the reader what the main idea is. Jonathan also uses Figurative Language into his writing. For example, when he says, "he then flies to art;" it is obvious that he literally doesn't mean flying to art. Therefore concluding that he uses these rhetoric and literary devices into his writing.

   The main idea of Jonathan's quote is that Man's fate is either to be kicked out or to be used for critism by others. Another lesson learned by Jonathan is that man criticizes one another and eventually become spoiled in the process. He also says, "we should be apt to ridicule and despise it's vanity." Furthermore, he explains how we are the judges of our own excellencies and other men's doings. In conclusion, Jonathan tells us that the life of a mortal man represents a broom and that we, as people, should look towards ourselves carefully and thoroughly.

 

Assertion Analysis #2

     The author's main point in the assertion quoted is that America is full of indifference. The people in America are unconcerned about what occurs in America. Whether there is a war between America and another country, or there is a death that happens to a common civilian, America is full of indifference. In addition the author also states how the opposite of common ideas like love, beauty, or faith is not what the audience may originally think, but it is indifference. He also states that indifference does not only exist in life, but within both life and death. Furthermore, America lacks in a state of interest and enthusiasm. America isn't expected to be perfect, but she is also inperfect due to the amount of indifference that she has.

     The author uses different literary and rhetorical devices to gather the audience's attention. He uses repetition in every sentence of the assertion he quoted. For example, "the opposite of.." and "indifference." Due to his use of repetition, he was able to gather the audience's attention and state the main point of the whole assertion, which is that America is full of indifference. The author of the assertion also uses the literary device, Imagery. He uses words such as beauty, love, ugliness, and hate to point out that the opposite of such imagery is not their original opposite, but it is indifference. In relativness to repetition, he also uses alliteration within his quote.

     The following assertion's main point is that America is full of indifference. The citizens within America are uncaring and lack interest. The assertion may have even manipulated the audience to show concern to our country. In addition, the quote represents a message that indifference is a major occasion in America. This can be seen by the following uses of literary and rhetorical devices the other used in order to state his point. The audience of this piece most likely responded with realization and a type of surprised expression. Others may have stayed indifferent.

Assertion Analysis #1

      In the Assertion quoted by John Green, he is stating that America's dream is a joke. By using silly statements and words into his assertion, the main point can be stated that The American dream is indeed a joke. For example, when he explains how his parents sacrificed so much for the dream of their son to have sex with a cheerleader. He describes how his parents leave Korea and, one day, dream for their son to lose his virginity to a cheerleader in western Northern Carolina. Furthermore, to also lose it in a women's bathroom in a Waffle House. The Assertion basically explains a silly experience of John Green's that pointed out how the American dream is not how everyone would believe it to be, but for it to be a joke rather than an idolistic dream.

      The Assertion quoted by John Green displays a sarcastic and silly mood towards the audience. His style in words displays in a sarcastic way that the American dream is a joke. The Author's style sets the mood and tone for the main point of the assertion. For example, using the last two words, "cheerleader sex," the audience is able to interpret his tone of sarcasm. When comparing both Martin Luther King Jr. to John Green, John's imagery is different from Martin's. John uses a verbal irony and is not as serious as Martin when referring to the American dream. Also, in the beginning of the assertion, his audience is not "Ladies and gentlemen," but "Lady and gentlemen," meaning his audience is different than usual for what people might believe.

      Due to this Assertion quoted by John Green, the audience is able to realize that the American dream, is in fact, a joke. It is also obvious that it was meant to make the audience, not only realize that the American dream was a joke, but to laugh as well. In addition, due to that, John Green was able to create a mood of sillyness. In fact, this assertion might even motivate people to have sex with a cheerleader. In conclusion, John Green's main point about the following assertion is that America's dream is not serious, but a joke.