http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/why-primary-policy-fights-are-critical/2011/03/29/gIQAl3u1HK_blog.html#pagebreak
Recently, there was a Republican presidential debate in the Reagan Library. Tensions in this year's Republican nomination have been high, partly because of the polarizing politics in DC. Both Republican and Democrats hate each. As a result, it is imperative for the Republican Party to nominate a strong candidate to beat Barack Obama.
But there has been criticism on the point of the debate. Newt Gingrich argued that this only creating drama and dividing the GOP, when they should be focusing on their foe. Jennifer Rubin disagrees with this notion.
Rubin writes that debate helps find the best candidate, one who is a focused leader. She uses syntax well to help explain her argument. In her post, shorter sentences highlight her point. When she talks about reasons why people dislike primary debates, one of her sentences "But there is something else going on here as well." is relatively short. But it highlights that the fact there are multiple reasons why people don't want any more debates. Another one is "Indeed, Perry needs Romney and vice versa." which highlights the need for debate as it strengthens their public perception.
Words like "coddle" are used by Rubin to portray Perry supporters as overprotective parents. This uses of diction supporters her arguments because overprotective parents are regarded as obstacles. Another word, one of her own creation, is "punditocracy". She uses this word to portray political pundits as tyrants or too powerful, giving them a negative connotation.
Rubin also uses good command of language in this post. She uses repetition of a sentence format, " when a liberal does this, a republican does this". Also she uses repetition of the sentence format of "it and then a verb". She has "It tests...." followed by "It separates...." and then "It shows...." and finished with "And it keeps....". Rubin also uses an idiom "a broken clock is right twice a day" to illustrate the logic her conservative colleagues are using to defend their preferred candidate.
I too support debates. And now after this article I support it more than ever. I enjoyed the Republican candidates verbally sparring each other. The ones that can handle the attacks and still stand strong deserve to be in contention for President.
Recently, there was a Republican presidential debate in the Reagan Library. Tensions in this year's Republican nomination have been high, partly because of the polarizing politics in DC. Both Republican and Democrats hate each. As a result, it is imperative for the Republican Party to nominate a strong candidate to beat Barack Obama.
But there has been criticism on the point of the debate. Newt Gingrich argued that this only creating drama and dividing the GOP, when they should be focusing on their foe. Jennifer Rubin disagrees with this notion.
Rubin writes that debate helps find the best candidate, one who is a focused leader. She uses syntax well to help explain her argument. In her post, shorter sentences highlight her point. When she talks about reasons why people dislike primary debates, one of her sentences "But there is something else going on here as well." is relatively short. But it highlights that the fact there are multiple reasons why people don't want any more debates. Another one is "Indeed, Perry needs Romney and vice versa." which highlights the need for debate as it strengthens their public perception.
Words like "coddle" are used by Rubin to portray Perry supporters as overprotective parents. This uses of diction supporters her arguments because overprotective parents are regarded as obstacles. Another word, one of her own creation, is "punditocracy". She uses this word to portray political pundits as tyrants or too powerful, giving them a negative connotation.
Rubin also uses good command of language in this post. She uses repetition of a sentence format, " when a liberal does this, a republican does this". Also she uses repetition of the sentence format of "it and then a verb". She has "It tests...." followed by "It separates...." and then "It shows...." and finished with "And it keeps....". Rubin also uses an idiom "a broken clock is right twice a day" to illustrate the logic her conservative colleagues are using to defend their preferred candidate.
I too support debates. And now after this article I support it more than ever. I enjoyed the Republican candidates verbally sparring each other. The ones that can handle the attacks and still stand strong deserve to be in contention for President.
"Both Republican and Democrats hate each"
ReplyDeleteyou left out "other"
With diction and language, you select appropriate words and analyze them, but you don't connect them to the thesis. How does the negative connotation she gives to pundits advance her argument for the debate process?
Otherwise, I liked it Billy.
I think you did a good job analyzing the article and how the author makes her point.
ReplyDeleteStarting sentences with "it and then a verb" three times in a row is called parallel structure.
I also support debates. They let us compare candidates side by side, and bring more media attention to the race.