Rhetorical PrécisPlunkett in the article, "Trump’s Disregard for the Press, like Clinton’s, is Dangerous ", argues that Trump should embrace the press pool. Plunkett supports his claim by fist exploring the lead to his concern, which is when Trump skipped in order to attend "Club 21". He then begins to explain two reasons he believes that Trump should embrace the press pool. Lastly, Plunkett lists his suggestions of what he believes Trump should do in concern of the press pool. Plunkett's purpose is to convince Americans to hope that Trump is more open with the press pool and take the matter much more seriously so that Americans will be well informed of what is happening with their country. The author writes in an allusive & conventional tone for those who share the president-elect’s criticism of the fourth estate. This work is significant because even though he may not have one of the biggest roles in the world or is widely known, he is attempting to get his thoughts and beliefs noticed and he doesn't care who it is aimed towards.
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Rhetorical Analysis: Anecdote & DictionPlunkett expresses his concern of Trump having a better connection with the press pool multiple times within his writing. In an attempt to get his point across clearly, Plunkett makes use of certain dictions as well as anecdotes. In one instance, Plunkett writes a short anecdote of how he would write as part of the press pool. This is done to add to his credibility and proves that he must know what he is talking about because he has once been a part of it. He also uses and repeats certain words like "transparency" at the end of his article. The typical definition of transparency is simply the ability to be seen through. Plunkett uses this word to describe what America should hope Trump's relationship is like with the press. He is urging Trump to be "seen through" so that there would be no secrets between America and it's people.
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