- The intended readers are Americans. He dresses them by saying “You Yankee Haters..” The article is rhetorical and it is reaffirming the beliefs people have. He is making fun of America in general.
- The value that the readers and the writer have in common is wanting to be successful. He appeals to them by saying that everyone wants to be successful.
- Stein’s introduction does suggest that he has something important to say and there is a bit of controversy(Brief Thompson, pg. 78) He starts off his introduction with, “You Yankee haters, you don’t understand America”(In Defense of Domination).This strong language draws the reader in. The conclusion sums up his points and he uses emotions(Brief Thompson, pg. 78). He says that children will be happier if they are taught to revere winners, because then they will be winners. He uses evidence that his audience finds persuasive(Brief Thompson, pg. 79). He uses evidence of America being the underdogs and then rising to power.
- I think the audience he is trying to appeal is people who wish to understand multiple views. He is trying to start a debate and have people question common knowledge and have people research more. I think this choice is the best choice, because he is using the Yankees to talk about a deeper subject. He is talking about how America is the world superpower and he is making fun of America.
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