The column “The Power of Good” by Ben Shapiro published by TownHall.com on October 04, 2017, focuses on the good acts that arose from the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas. Shapiro, a political columnist, responds to the massacre at a concert in Las Vegas to highlight the good that can come from a horrible event. Shapiro uses his diction to conceive vivid descriptions, first-hand interviews, and malicious events that contrast with his opinion to present it as fact to advocate his point that good can come from evil.
Although the malevolent acts of one individual can send a wave of depression nationwide, the heroism of other individuals must also be recognized. After the tragedy in Las Vegas, Shapiro aimed to highlight the courageous people …show more content…
His columns frequently start with a summary of the event he is reacting to, then goes into his thesis, then gives examples of his claim, and ends with a conclusion of his points. After he explains the background to an event like the tension between the left and right, and before he goes into the examples proving his claim, he states his claim. He illustrates this order in his column “The Power of Good,” he begins by providing background on the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas in October, 2017. This summary is followed by his theis. He states that there was horror and terror, “But there was heroism, too” (The Power). Shapiro then backs up his claim with multiple accounts of heroism during the tragedy. He ends the column with a short summary of how if America stays united, it can overcome any tribulation. This organization provides a summary of the event to give the audience context on his reaction. If the topic is complex, further background information sometimes follows the summary to keep the audience fully informed. After the explanation, Shapiro introduces his thesis. His thesis is presented separate from the other paragraphs, and is often a short sentence starting with “but.” Although the thesis refers to the first paragraph, often contradicting it, he makes the thesis stand out by clearly separating it. His dramatic, eye-catching claim is blunt and quickly gets …show more content…
He makes the rivaling perspective seem preposterous and juvenile. Following his explanation of how heated and intense American politics are, he states his belief that sports can provide a breath from political chaos. Soon after this claim, he says why he thinks this breath is needed, “That’s because the left has spent so long politicizing every element of American life” (Can). This statement reveals his bias relating to politics as he blames the left for “politicizing” all aspects of America. His opinion caters to an audience that favors the political right, but it simultaneously alienates any left-leaning members of the audience. Shapiro also shows his critical views in his column about football players protesting the national anthem. He gives his stance on whether or not it is acceptable to protest the national anthem, clearly conveying his disdain of the demonstration, and explaining the importance of the symbolism of the anthem. He includes a quote from quarterback Colin Kaepernick about protesting a country that oppresses black people and follows the quote with: “explained the man earning an average of $19,000,000 per year for sitting on the bench” (We). He takes a unsubtle jab at Kaepernick, choosing to include specific qualities to describe him and paint him in a poor light. This jab could be an attempt to discredit Kaepernick’s statement that black people are oppressed, as
Although the malevolent acts of one individual can send a wave of depression nationwide, the heroism of other individuals must also be recognized. After the tragedy in Las Vegas, Shapiro aimed to highlight the courageous people …show more content…
His columns frequently start with a summary of the event he is reacting to, then goes into his thesis, then gives examples of his claim, and ends with a conclusion of his points. After he explains the background to an event like the tension between the left and right, and before he goes into the examples proving his claim, he states his claim. He illustrates this order in his column “The Power of Good,” he begins by providing background on the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas in October, 2017. This summary is followed by his theis. He states that there was horror and terror, “But there was heroism, too” (The Power). Shapiro then backs up his claim with multiple accounts of heroism during the tragedy. He ends the column with a short summary of how if America stays united, it can overcome any tribulation. This organization provides a summary of the event to give the audience context on his reaction. If the topic is complex, further background information sometimes follows the summary to keep the audience fully informed. After the explanation, Shapiro introduces his thesis. His thesis is presented separate from the other paragraphs, and is often a short sentence starting with “but.” Although the thesis refers to the first paragraph, often contradicting it, he makes the thesis stand out by clearly separating it. His dramatic, eye-catching claim is blunt and quickly gets …show more content…
He makes the rivaling perspective seem preposterous and juvenile. Following his explanation of how heated and intense American politics are, he states his belief that sports can provide a breath from political chaos. Soon after this claim, he says why he thinks this breath is needed, “That’s because the left has spent so long politicizing every element of American life” (Can). This statement reveals his bias relating to politics as he blames the left for “politicizing” all aspects of America. His opinion caters to an audience that favors the political right, but it simultaneously alienates any left-leaning members of the audience. Shapiro also shows his critical views in his column about football players protesting the national anthem. He gives his stance on whether or not it is acceptable to protest the national anthem, clearly conveying his disdain of the demonstration, and explaining the importance of the symbolism of the anthem. He includes a quote from quarterback Colin Kaepernick about protesting a country that oppresses black people and follows the quote with: “explained the man earning an average of $19,000,000 per year for sitting on the bench” (We). He takes a unsubtle jab at Kaepernick, choosing to include specific qualities to describe him and paint him in a poor light. This jab could be an attempt to discredit Kaepernick’s statement that black people are oppressed, as