Rhetorical Analysis Of Moonwalking With Einstein

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In this excerpt from Moonwalking With Einstein, Foer uses relatable examples and contrasting diction to persuade the audience of the natural brilliance of the human mind without the complexities of modern day lifestyles. Foer addresses the common business man/woman who is required to recall “word-for-word instructions from their bosses” as well as the average high school student who has been enrolled in “the Advanced Placement U.S. history curriculum” in order to provide an example that resonates with the general population. Foer’s specific examples aids the reader in remembering the struggles that modern humans deal with. This effective targeting has an impactful appeal on the audience by forcing them to recall emotions related to the stated

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