English 350 June 17th 2013 Naysayer Exercise 1 1. “We have a black president in the United States today. We have come so far and then towards the end there is the reminder‚ ‘Well‚ of course we still have long way to go.” 2. “Most people of all color today will say‚ so much has changed‚ just look at all the black lawyers and black doctors free to eat at any restaurant or lunch counter‚ not relegated to sit at the back of the bus. Just look at Oprah Winfrey. Just look at Barrack Obama
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more macro perspective … In the larger scheme of things … In the long run/short term … In the political realm… Looking at the (economic) aspect of … PHRASES TO INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE VIEWS One may argue that … Critics claim that … Naysayers decry… (E.g. Naysayers decry the loss of culture in society) Ultra pragmatists / conservatives / radicals / luddites may assert that … While [Subject/Example] is commonly cited by opponents of … to prove that … (E.g. While reality TV is commonly cited by
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Rhetorical Questions the movie “Waiting for Superman‚” the filmmaker’s purpose is to show the viewing audience how America needs to improve its school system‚ and raise the standards to move on to the next grade level. I detected the purpose of the filmmaker by listening closely to the opening five minutes of the documentary. In the opening minutes the filmmaker‚ Davis Guggenheim‚ gives examples of how schools and teachers have started to trail other western countries in the education process.
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In recent discussions of Sacco and Vanzetti‚ a controversial issue has been whether or not the two men are innocent or guilty. On the one hand‚ some argue that they are innocent. From this perspective‚ there was little evidence to support the verdict. On the other hand‚ however‚ others argue that they were guilty. From this perspective‚ there are letters that were recently released that link them to the crime. In the words of Bartolomeo Vanzetti‚ “I am convinced that the human history has yet
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Sanford J. Ungar: Defender of the Liberal Arts William Butler Yeats is accredited with once saying “Education is not the filling of a pail‚ but the lighting of a fire.” It seems this idiom no longer rings true; today’s preferred education encompasses the regurgitation of technical jargon in the hopes of finding a job. People now deem Liberal Arts degree worthless; it’s too expensive and impractical in today’s job market. The sciences and career colleges are where the jobs lie. In the battle over
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Act Like a Lady‚ Think Like a Man Kyla P. Woods INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION 301 DECEMBER 27‚ 2010 DR. TICEY HOSLEY Abstract This book in my opinion sheds so much light on the way a man’s mind operates. Let’s take a minute to evaluate the “Men are from Mars‚ and Women are from Venus” theory. After reading the assignment it didn’t take long for me to make my decision on a book that has been considered highly influential and a reference for many‚ especially women. “Act Like a Lady‚
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might say‚ and can use counter arguments to lengthen and strengthen their argument. When a writer does not implement counter arguments within their text‚ they may seem close minded. However‚ when using a counter‚ or what Birkenstein and Graff call a “Naysayer‚” a writer must accurately represent that individuals view. When a person is addressing a nay-sayer‚ they can either keep them anonymous‚ or give them proper labels. Although‚
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world around us. All are presented with choices in life‚ and most attempt to make the right choice‚ but a question remains. What is the right choice? The simple words “right” and “wrong” are completely subjective. Even widely held beliefs have naysayers‚ and public opinion is constantly changing. What is considered “right” now may be “wrong” in five years. What is currently “wrong” soon may be considered “right.” The human condition is the struggle to weigh personal beliefs with public opinions
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steroids. Moller states “This game is all about getting an edge” (Moller 549) whether you’re taking illegal substances or your corking your bat everyone is trying to get the edge on their opponent. The author did not bring any outside sources or naysayers in his article that may have provided objections to his views. His article may have been more persuasive if he had maybe speculated on the negative side effects of steroid use as he did earlier in the article about his Ritalin use. WC=260
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gives no hints of mental disorders or long periods of internal emotional conflict‚ beyond his amorous designs for the Countess. Solomon’s account provides more detail. At the Lobkowitz’s palace‚ the movie presents Count Dietrichstein as a reactionary naysayer‚ a pompous noble‚ who lacks an appreciation for Beethoven’s genius . However‚ Dietrichstein’s view is consistent with the standards of music that were widely held at the time. Looking back‚ it’s easy to judge someone for not recognizing a musical
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