TOW #19- Nonfiction: "I Have A Dream"

When most people dream, they picture themselves in a situation where all of their wildest desires and fears come to life. However, every now and then, someone holds a dream so great and so powerful, that it has the potential to change the world. There is no moment more memorable in Civil Rights history than that which occurred on August 28th, 1963. Upon the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, African-American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered him "I have a dream" speech to over 250,00 people attending the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. Throughout the speech, King uses a number of rhetorical devices including repetition, allusions and civil metaphors in order to captivate the audience and inspire them to continue to fight for equality and justice. Martin Luther King Jr. uses numerous repetitive phrases in an effort to unify and rumble the audience. First is his "100 years later" repetition in which he says that phrase and follows it will multiple examples of "negro" hardships that existed 100 years prior and were still around throughout the mid 20th

century. This monotonous phrase forces the viewer to understand the obstacles that many African-Americans must face everyday and make them seem like a never ending series of trauma. It shows them that there is still a long ways to go, but the problem is present and needs to be addressed. Next is his famous allusion to Abraham Lincoln beginning his speech with, "five score years ago". Then going on to discuss Abe Lincoln himself and his goals in signing the Emancipation Proclamation. He uses this refererence to "a great American" like Licoln to show that this is a cause that men have been fighting for for ages, great men who have done spectacular things and he wants the audience to see that this cause is no different. Finally, King's use of metephors gives the viewer a better reference to the struggle. He compares the justice system to a bank which he "refuses to believe is bankrupt" and in which he, and all of his supporters have come to "cash their own checks for justice". This is not only an inspiring statement, it is an extremely liberating statement which makes all viewers feel like they have a cause and justified means. Dr. King's monumental speech not only changes the lives of African Americans in his time, but he also changed the lives of so many others to this day. The astronomical effects his speech had on civil rights, education, politics, and so much more in this world today overwhelmingly proved that "dreams" truly can become reality.

TOW #18-Nonfiction: Editorial Shutting off the flow of slave labor goods to the U.S.

When we look at our iPhones, our Nike sneakers, the very pencils in our hands, we never put much thought into where they are coming from. While the United States prides ourselves in our power of liberty and independence, we often forget to acknowledge our chilling ability to turn our cheeks to the faults of our nation. One tremendous fault is that, though we have ended slavery, we still a acknowledge its existence in other nations. We have banned the import of goods made from slave labor for over 86 years, but there are exceptions which essentially conclude that these products are banned, unless we really want them. This subject, and the recent plans of Barack Obama to close all exceptions to the banning, are covered in a riveting editorial written by the world famous editorial board for the Los Angles times. Throughout this text, the board uses daunting statistics and reactions from other nations in an effort to show how this change will negatively effect America. While slave labor has caused a great deal of distress and horrific result, the US has depended on it for so long that it now is responsible for around "14 million jobs worldwide" and "51 billion in profits." By including this, the board is allowing the reader to see the effects for this change and impose pathos for the reader as they know how this effects them as well. On top of the statistics, the board uses information from the reaction of other nations to prove once again how this will negatively effect us. The board mentions that the lack of slave labor with make products more expensive for consumers in America. This information helps the reader further understand how a change that seems totally positive can have negative effects for our nation.

TOW #17- Argument: Napoleon Visual

What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the name Napoleon Bonaparte? Most would answer that question promptly with a single, chilling, adjective, "short". So how did this man with a pea sized physical reputation appear in such a powerful painting representing the French Revolution? Between 1796 and 1797, France faced a great disunity within its country known as the French Revolution. This involved the lower classes, neglected for ages, turning against their king and eventually taking over the country. In this picture, illustrated by Jacques-Louis Davis, Napoleon is supposed to appear powerful and courageous through confident expressions, fearless posing and the appearance of strong animals. Davis successfully takes the image of a man and turns him into a God strategically placing him at the forefront of action. Napoleon is shown staring down the viewer with a bravery in his eyes and not even the slightest bit of intimidation on his face. This expression appeals to pathos as people view Napoleon as a strong man and therefore, a more powerful leader. His body this also shown strong and tall with one hand firmly grasping a horse and the other point toward the sky. Even with what is clearly showing a battle going on in the background, due to Davis' depiction, Napoleon still appears unshaken by the chaos and more confident than ever, making French citizens more confident in his abilities as well. Finally, there is the representation of Napoleon, trust steed, depicted with just as much might as he. Showing Bonaparte riding this horse on its back legs into battle make s him look heroic, experienced, and reliable. In essence, what Davis has done is taken a man whom many deemed weak and small and condemned any rumor or differing belief toward his overall ability.