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Friday, September 9, 2016

Assertion Analysis #2

       This general assertion made by Bill Bryson is that America is so perfect that we are actually embarrassed about it, and so for that, we need to rebel.  More specifically, Bryson suggests that we have all the so called things that make America "perfect", such as having the friendly folks, and nukes.
       He writes, "the most tastiest foods in ample portions, the largest cars..." Showing all these perfect things from America. In this passage, Bryson seems to be suggesting that we need to rebel after all this experience, due to how America is so perfect, we need to take action.
       This assertion is supported by Bryson's use of syntax, and irony. For example, he used syntax to describe things that are perfect in america. He has also used irony. There, he's saying that we have all the so called perfect things, and so becomes the best than all the other countries. In reality, there are bad things that occurs in America at the same time. By using syntax, and irony, he is able to push his message on why America is not perfect entirely. In other terms, he is saying that overall, we were still not satisfied.