Rhetorical Analysis: Dogara, By Kieron Monks

The purpose of this essay is to analyze the rhetorical strategies, ethos, logos, and pathos, from a literary stance. Both articles are built around the terrible epidemic which is illegal. Unreported, and Unregulated(IUU) fishing. The two authors are Kieron Monks and STOP ILLEGAL FISHING. Monks’ article “The great fish robbery that costs Africa billions” uses an emotional platform to produce his article while “West Africa loses $1.3bn to Illegal fishing activities yearly – Dogara” written by STOP ILLEGAL FISHING uses a logical basis to create their article. Both articles are current and stress the importance of fixing this issue.

The Best Catch Fishing has been around for centuries, it has been a tool for survival as well as a competitive sport that people love. In the present day, fishing is still loved and practiced as a favorite activity and a pastime across the globe. Unfortunately, fish species are being threatened by the amount of illegal, unreported, and

He develops an emotional connection to the reader by mentioning struggling families and malnourished children. By describing some of the hardships that other fellow humans are trudging through, it hits home with people who are willing to lend a helping hand to make a difference in someone’s life. Monks’ (2018) quotes, “"Ten years ago a fisherman could support a big family," says Ahmed Diame, a Greenpeace ocean campaigner based in the region. "Now they cannot eat"”(para. 2). He also includes, “"People rely on fish for protein," says Diame. "A lot of the boys are very weak with malnutrition"”(para. 5). Both of these powerful quotes connect with the reader on an emotional level which will make them more intrigued in the article. The quotes share some insight on how this is hurting West Africa more than just the fish population, it is affecting the fragile communities that depend on marine life to keep them moving