Summary Of Paul Salopek's Fleeing Terror, Finding Refuge

In his article, “Fleeing Terror, Finding Refuge,” Paul Salopek describes the prolonged conflict and distress of the Syrians. The Syrians, having been introduced into a warzone, are being forced out of their homeland in search of refuge. Salopek introduces the struggles of the Syrians in an intriguing and eye-opening style throughout his article. Throughout the article, “Fleeing Terror, Finding Refuge,” Paul Salopek is able to use the rhetorical strategies of rhetorical questioning, diction, and anecdote as a way to involve, inform, and create a lasting impact upon his audience relating to the Syrian Refugee Crisis. To begin his argument of the Syrian refugee struggles, Salopek fills the beginning of his article with rhetorical questions. In the article, “Fleeing Terror, Finding Refuge,” Paul Salopek begins with the question: “What happens when you become a war refugee?” he then answers with the simple statement: “You walk.” He intrigues his

One of Salopek’s most notable anecdotes is when he describes walking through the historic land of Anatolia. He describes Anatolia as a place where “History shook underfoot.” This “history” was created through the forced migration of Roman, Muslim, and now Syrian populations. By mentioning previous migrants across this land, Salopek highlights the injustice of forced migration and adds to his argument of the wrongdoing found in the maltreatment of various populations. Salopek ends his anecdote by creating an analogy between an ant colony he found preparing for winter, and the need for preparation for the large influx of coming Syrian migrants. Through the personal anecdote of his experiences in the Anatolia land, Salopek gives his audience the experience of witnessing the discomforting scenes of the Syrian Refugee migration and the issues found