By Lane Sainty
Sainty writes about a very controversial topic, gay marriage. Many countries have passed the law legalizing gay marriage, however, other countries are still falling behind. The author uses an informal diction throughout the article by using everyday words and a generic word choice. The word choice makes it easier for readers to understand what the author is writing about. The author shows emotion towards his topic by using words such as “hard-fought advocacy” and “extraordinary moment.” Sainty’s level of emotional attachment is quite high due to the fact of how much effort she put in and powerful words she used. The words used show the author’s tone because they show how important this topic means to the author. He uses sentimental words that clearly show his interest on this topic. The author appeals to many rhetorical devices including pathos and ethos. He uses credible sources such as “Szubanski, who sat in the public gallery to witness the vote” to support his claim. This brings credibility to the article which makes the reader believe anything that is written here. The author also appeals to pathos throughout his article by stating “when I was young, being gay meant a life of torment and torture and shame.” This makes readers reflect on the topic and realize how important it is for some people. The author uses a solemn tone which includes being deeply earnest toward a serious reflection. He uses sentimental and empowering word choices which make the author’s tone earnest and lyrical. Sainty’s purpose of writing this article was to provide information on a worldwide topic that happened in Australia: legalizing gay marriage. The ending of the writing tends to focus on this by providing information on how this has positively affected people in society. The author’s goal was to open the eyes of many readers to celebrate such a beautiful event. This can help open the eyes of many other countries who have yet to legalize gay marriage. Hopefully, Sainty can reach his goal of this article which is letting people who are against gay marriage see how beautiful a rainbow can be.
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