Observation 4: Preparing for MLK's letter

In the first paragraph MLK says he does not usually pay attention to criticism but will respond because he respects his criticizer. Readers can see that he is not bothered by other people's negative criticism and keeps tries to keep his head up. He appeals to the emotions of the audience by saying he is in Birmingham because there is injustice and unfairness there. Unfairness appeals to the audience because most people cannot stand the thought of not being treated the same as others. King used several metaphors, shadow of deep disappointment, for example. These metaphors appeal to style because they help the audience better understand the points that are being made.

Observation 3: Community Based Writing Assignment

For my assignment I have considered the issue of using cell phones while driving. Some say they are very distracting headsets should be used. Some say it is not the phone that is distracting but the conversation a person may be having and phone should be banned from use altogether while driving. This issue would effect anyone who has a cell phone and a car so catering to an audience should be fairly easy. I do not know yet if this is the issue I will argue. I am just playing with ideas at this point.

Observation 2: The Toulmin Model

The main claim of the capital punishment argument is that capital punishment is society's means of self defense. The author uses the reason that society has the right to protect itself by using deadly force just like an individual trying to protect them self from a killer. This is made relevant by the example of Ted Bundy. It shows how taking his life was the best way to ensure he would never kill again. She presents a counter argument that states there is a possibility that an innocent person could be executed. She then says this is not very likely and it is a risk we have to be willing to take.

Observation 1: Chapter 1-2 in Aims

In the argument "You Also Have the Right to Tell a Bigot What You Think" the writer argues for the point of the first amendment. To me the overall point of the essay was everyone has the right to express their opinion, but everyone also has the right to criticize those who express their opinions. I did not like the writer's introduction because it talks about sayings that have popular over the years and I really do not think it had much to do with his argument. He does seem to argue fairly for both sides of his argument. I like the way he gave lots of examples in order for the reader to be able to relate this subject to their lives. The author seems to passionate about this subject; he says several times that the phrase "entitled to my opinion" makes him nuts.