Assignment Pg. 26
I believe that Jody Heyman’s essay, “We Can Afford to Give Parents a Break” uses the classic model of arrangement. The first paragraph is the introduction is gives a baseline of information into what the author will be talking about. The thesis is included in when She explains that,”It only seems appropriate to disabuse ourselves of some of the myths surrounding out government’s treatment of mother’s. The narration is found in paragraphs two and three, as the author explains how maternity leave is important to children’s health and how sick leave can improve parents control over their children’s health. The confirmation can be found in paragraphs four, five, and six. This is where the
U.S.’s standing among other countries is addressed. This allows for further persuasion and to confirm the topic in the readers mind. The refutation is present in paragraphs seven, eight, nine, and ten. This is where the author dispels “myths” about the sick and maternity leave’s affect on social issues. This is important because it makes their case more believable and credible, in other words it appeals to the logos. Finally, paragraph eleven concludes the essay rounding it out into one whole idea; that the U.S. would be better off to give leave to working adults in efforts to help solve some of
Americas social issues.
A Modest Proposal and School “Fine”
Modest Proposal and the “School Fine” article share a satirical approach that is very effective in grasping the reader’s attention. Both articles use satire to bring attention to social issues. The appeal of satire is that it brings to the situation some humor. Humor makes the article easier to read because it makes the topic less boring. Satire makes articles easier to read because it gets more people to read than it would usually. I know for myself that when I sit down to read a piece that if it uses satire and humor I am more likely to continue to see what the author has to say.
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