Guys Vs Men Analysis

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English literature is rich in many aspects, from poems, short stories, interviews, horror

stories, and even articles. To become a successful writer, one must point out who their audience

will be and never astray from their topic in order to avoid losing the reader. For the purpose of

this essay, “Reptile Dreams” by Keith Adsher and “Guys vs. Men” by Dave Barry will be

compared in different aspects focusing on the strategies these authors used to attract certain

readers and how they come to prove their points to their audience. Good writers are good

persuaders which will not only try but convince the readers into believing what they believe.

This can be seen during the daily reading if practiced and if not it is much recommended. …show more content…

As previously stated the strategies in

writings vary from author to author and the types of examples too as they can be personal to

motivate or experimental to inform.

Take for instance “Guys vs. Men”, this article focuses on males in the stages of a young

adult to a middle adult, but is to inform society as a general of the many characteristics that

can differ between a guy and a man. At the end of the article one can clearly conclude that a

guy is more chill back and better to hang around. But if maturation and responsibility is what

a person is looking for than one should guide into the men stage. The article is humorous in

how the author decided to present his ideas. Barry, a Pulitzer Price-winning humorist, who has

captivated many audiences by his style of writing, conveys that there is a gap between guys and

men. Barry’s examples fit perfectly with what he is presenting and therefore make the essay very

informative as to what to expect for guys and men.

On the other hand, in “Reptile Dreams” by Bradsher, a reporter and formerly Detroit

bureau chief for the New York Times, writes to inform the readers about the impact that

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