Thursday, December 17, 2015
(Due Friday)
"An Ill Wind Off Cape Cod" VERSES "Cape Wind Is Sound for the Sound"
Now that you've read both of the above essays, choose the argument you think is best supported by the use of logical, emotional, and ethical appeals. Just as we did today with the essays on Harry Potter, choose ONE essay to support, and in one developed, well formulated paragraph, explain why that particular author's essay is stronger. You must use at least two direct quotes to support your assertions.
I feel that An Ill Wind Off Of Cape Cod is a better written essay for multiple reasons. One, the author utilizes many logical appeals like "A transformer substation rising 100 feet above the sound would house giant helicopter pads and 40,000 gallons of potentially hazardous oil."(Kennedy 418) She explains to her audience how the project could potentially become hazardous to such a beautiful nautical sight. She also includes how the project could damage tourism rates to the area "The Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University in Boston estimates a loss of up to 2,533 jobs because of the loss of tourism and over a billion dollars to the local economy."(Kennedy 419) Not only would this project damage the wildlife in the area it would also damage the economy which could lead to even more problems down the road and Kennedy portrays that exceptionally with her use of emotional and logical appeals in this well crafted essay.
ReplyDeleteI feel that an Ill Wind Off Of Cape Cod is a better written essay for several reasons. She explains how the lost of tourism could potentially result in several lost jobs. She explains this on page 419 when she says, “The Beacon Hill Institute of Suffolk University in Boston estimates a loss of up to 2,533 jobs because of the lost of the tourism and over a billion dollars to the local economy.”(Kennedy 419) Kennedy uses both emotional appeal and logical appeal to get that point across and stop the problems that could potentially occur down the road if this continues on. Another way she uses logical appeals is when she explains that companies should be wary of lending support to energy companies that are trying to “privatize the commons”. She furthers this thought by saying, “And because offshore wind costs twice as much as gas-fired electricity and significantly more than onshore wind, the project is financially feasible only because the federal and state governments have promised $241million in subsidies.” (Kennedy 418)
ReplyDeleteBroadhurst and Kennedy used different appeals to prove their assertions. Kennedy used more emotional appeals to prove how beautiful the Cape Cod area truly is. Whereas, Broadhurst used logical appeals to prove how beneficial the wind turbines. Such as when he says “Cape Wind will provide the Cape and Islands with 75% of our energy needs.” (Broadhurst 422). Not only in this quote does Broadhurst use legitimate facts to back his assertion, but he also uses the word “our” which creates a connection with the intended audience, which is the people of Cape Cod. Kennedy however uses emotional appeals to prove how beautiful the Cape Cod area is. The one thing that really bothered me about Kennedy’s essay is when he says, “-some of the reasons my uncle, John F. Kennedy, authorized the creation of Cape Cod National Seashore…(Kennedy 420). I do not like how he inserted that John F. Kennedy was his uncle, this has absolutely has no relevance in this essay. Overall, Broadhurst used more facts to support his argument, while Kennedy used more emotional appeals.
ReplyDeleteWhile both pieces provide examples of logical, ethical, and emotional appeals, I more strongly support Robert F. Kennedy Jr's piece. An Ill Wind Off Cape Cod utilizes the beauty of Cape Cod to support Kennedy’s assertion that wind power should be used, but farther off of the coast. Kennedy’s writing reminded me of my favorite vacation spot in Florida. I can not imagine watching the sunset on the beach and seeing windmills a short distance away. I may be less likely to visit again, therefore less likely to produce income for locals. This supports Kennedy’s argument that the windmills will hurt “thousands of small businesses, including marina owners, hotels, motels…” Kennedy also states that we would not place wind farms in places like national parks for good reason. Why ruin places of tranquility, when one can reap the same benefits by moving the wind farms to another location?
ReplyDeleteAfter reading both "An Ill Wind Off Cape Cod" and "Cape Wind Is Sound for the Sound," I feel that Kennedy had used more strategies and appeals to the reader than Broadhurst did. Kennedy wrote to provide her readers with information on why the Cape Wind project should not expand to areas like Yosemite National Park and the Nantucket Sound. She describes how the project would not be good for the environment and wild life, especially for birds. Kennedy states that there is ways to fix the issue. She states "there are many alternatives that would achieve the same benefits as Cape Wind without destroying this national treasure" (Kennedy 420). She then specifically described in details a way to fix the issues that may occur. She said "if Cape Wind were to place its project further offshore, it could build not just 130, but thousands of windmills-where they can make a real difference in the battle against global warming without endangering the birds or improvising the experience of millions of tourists and residents and fishing families who rely on the sound's unspoiled bounties" (Kennedy 420). She even provided facts for why her beliefs made logical sense. The appealed to the reader emotionally by describing the dangers the Cape Wind project would cause to wildlife. For most people, this is a pretty sensitive subject and would immediately side with saving the environment and wildlife. I know for sure that I am one of those people with this weakness.
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ReplyDeleteBroadhurst and Kennedy both used very different approaches when trying to persuade their audience. Kennedy uses emotional appeal and describes the essence and the beauty of Cape Cod, while Broadhurst takes a completely different approach. I think that Broadhurst makes a stronger argument when trying to prove his assertions. Broadhurst uses logical appeal to convince his readers that the wind turbines will be extremely beneficial to Cape Cod. He explains that not only will installing the wind turbines be beneficial for the environment but it will also do the economy justice as well. Broadhurst explains that “Wind Power is a clean, renewable energy resource that does not pollute our air with dirty fossil fuel emissions that cause global warming” (Broadhurst 422). Broadhurst also states that the construction and production of the wind turbines will cause many people to have many new job opportunities and, in general, increase the economy greatly. “Cape Wind will also bring significant economic benefits to the local region by creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and diversifying the region’s energy sources” (Broadhurst 423). Broadhurst persuades his audience with cold hard facts while Kennedy uses emotional appeal which, in my opinion, does not work well in this type of situation. I believe that when making a significant decision like this, the decision should be based off of how much the people and environment can benefit from wind turbines and not the beauty of it.
Both pieces provide excellent examples of logical and emotional appeals. However, I agree more with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his assertions. His piece, an Ill wind off of Cape Cod, exemplifies the special nature of Cape Cod. Throughout this piece, Kennedy explains how the turbines will be a hindrance to many natural things. He uses emotional appeals to capture the readers attention by persuading the reader to come visit Cape Cod before the turbines over run such beauty. He also uses many logical appeals. Kennedy states "and because off shore wind costs twice as much as gas-fired electricity and significantly more than onshore wind..." He also states "Environmental groups have been enticed by Cape Wind, but they should be wary of lending support to energy companies that are trying to privatize the commons." Being a naturalist, Kennedy has a hard time with accepting the changes that could be faced.
ReplyDeleteAlthough both "An Ill Wind Off Cape Cod" and "Cape Wind Is Sound for the Sound" provide valuable insight to the significance of wind turbines, Broadhurst's use of logical appeal proves to make the stronger assertion. The appeals Broadhurst uses allow him to show his readers that installing these wind turbines will be beneficial to both the environment and economy. He states, "[w]ind power is a clean, renewable energy resource that does not pollute our air with dirty fossil fuel emissions that cause global warming" (Broadhurst 422). Another logical appeal that Broadhurst ties into his statement is "Cape Wind will provide the Cape and Islands with 75% of our energy needs" (Broadhurst 422). Through the use of this quote, Broadhurst is addressing the audience and connecting the reader to the importance of wind turbines.
ReplyDeleteThrough reading "An Ill Wind off Cape Cod" and "Cape Wind is Sound for the Sound", it is evident that both provide logical and emotional appeals to support or refute the Cape Wind project. Kennedy makes a stronger point to refute the project. He uses strong logical appeals to support his claim. " Thousands of small businesses, including marina owners, hotels, motels, whale watching tours and charter fishing opperations will aso be hurt", (Kennedy 419) shows that the local economy would be brought down by the new obstacles in the water. This would greatly impact the economy in a negative way. Through estimations, "The Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University in Boston estimates a loss of up to 2,533 jobs because of the loss of Tourism", this makes it clear why the Cape Wind project should be discontinued.
ReplyDeleteBoth " An Ill Wind off Cape Cod" and "Cape Wind is Sound for the Sound" provide excellent assertions on the significance of wind turbines. Although Kennedy does provide great emotional appeal to pursuade the reader to visit Cape Cod, Broadhurst's approaches the topic very differently. Broadhurst uses strong logical appeals to show how the wind turbines are important for Cape Cod. He explains how the turbines are extremely helpful to the enviroment. He states "wind power is a clean renewable source energy source that does not pollute our air with dirty fossi lfuel emissions that causee global warming" (Broadhurst 422). He appeals to a wide spectrum of people that are all for saving the enviroment which with his factual statements it shows that concern. He persuades the audience with the logical appeals that show the actually effect of the turbines compared to kennedys statement. "Cape wind will provide the Cape and Islands with 75% of our energy needs" (Broadhurst 422) which shows the significance of changing to wind turbines on Cape Cod.
ReplyDelete"An Ill Wind off Cape Cod" and "Cape Wind is Sound for the Sound" both provide excellent emotional and logical appeals. Kennedy provided a better emotional appeal to pursuade the reader to visit Cape Cod, while Broadhurst's promot approached the topic very differently. Although, Broadhurst used stronger logical appeals to show how the wind turbines are important for Cape Cod. He did this by explaining how the turbines were helpful for the enviroment. He appeals to a wide spectrum of people that are all for saving the enviroment which with his factual statements it shows that concern.“Wind Power is a clean, renewable energy resource that does not pollute our air with dirty fossil fuel emissions that cause global warming” (Broadhurst 422), "Cape wind will provide the Cape and Islands with 75% of our energy needs" (Broadhurst 422) these quotes showed the significance of Cape Cod's wind turbines. Broadhurst persuaded the audience with the logical appeals that show the actual effect of the turbines, rather than to Kennedy's prompt. I believe that Broadhurst made a stronger argument when trying to prove his assertions.
ReplyDeleteI chose "Technology of Medicine" as the essay that I find strongest. I think this because the purpose of this essay was to display how expensive medical technology really is in America. It showed logical appeals by discussed the advancements that technology has made over the years and the effect it has on the costs. "Somehow medicine, for all the $80-odd billion that it is said to cost the nation, has not yet come in for much of this analytical treatment."(Thomas 234). It displays ethical appeals by analyses and compares our understanding of medicine with the costs of others to warn people of the annual cost of medicine in America."It seems to me a inevitable fact of life that as many of these as can be will be put together, and as much money can be found will be spent ( 238 Thomas).
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