Argumentation #2

       The general argument made by Oscar Wilde in his quote is that disobedience is important for every human life. More specifically, Wilde argues that Disobedience is the reason why we have good progress through the future. He writes,"Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man's original virtue." This quote shows that he believes that disobedience is what drives the society forward.
       In my view, Wilde is right because its has helped shaped the society from centuries. More specifically, I believe that disobedience is the reason how in the current years, it was better than in the 1700's. For example: the government was shaped to become less corrupted, slavery is abolished, and so on. Therefore, I believed that disobedience is good.

Argumentation #1

       The general argument made by The Dali Lama in his work is that most people didn't have content in him/herself, even during the events, such as Christmas. More specifically, he argues that they are ignoring/not satisfied on what they already own without thinking twice. In the passage, he wrote:"...when you are discontent , you always want more, more, more." In this section of the quote, he believes that when people don't have contentment, they will not know that they are already satisfied with the items/things they own.
       In my view, The Dali Lama is right because people these days can't seem to be satisfied these days, even with the things they own from the rest of the people, like they are spoiled from the start. More specifically, I believed that they need to stop complaining on what they want for no particular reason, and just appreciate on what they already have. For example, why would you purchase an Iphone 7 when you already own an Iphone 6, AND especially when you don't even care about the specs at all. That's just one example, but there several more in the current years, and may progress in the future. Therefore, I conclude my argument that people need to appreciate certain items/things these days.

Assertion analysis #11

       The general assertion made by Miller is that the Europeans are trying to take over the lands where the Indians live. There was a contrast between the Indian colonies, and the European colonies, which one represents the good, and the other represents the bad. By other terms, it shows how the Americans were evil, and greedy, trying to overcome the good, such as the Indians. Besides that, the settlers believed that the virgin forest was a symbol of the devil.

       This assertion was supported by Miller's use of having Ethos. He wants us to believe him with absolute conviction where the contrast started between the Indians, and the Europeans. by using the appeal, he is able to show the people on whats the contrast between the Indians/Europeans

Assertion Analysis #10

       The general assertion made by Cotton Mather is that witchcraft is upon us, and more people will be involved on the scene. Thus, he also suggests that as these witches rise, they have the potential to create dreadful monsters/effects, and have their "praises spout." The entire written passage shows what they might do, creating "monsters of the bubbling deep". Therefore, people will be stunned as they "wag their tail" during the situation.
       The entire passage uses one particular fallacies: assertion to fear. He is against witchcraft, but he is acting like what the people do and say in witchcraft. Doing so, these people will be scared on the witchcraft, and the people who are involved in it. They will also be suspicious if they are next in line. by having this fallacy, he is able to make the people feel cautious on his/her surroundings.

Assertion analysis #9

       John Winthrop has created an assertion that we shall be far superior against the rest of the people. In other terms, Winthrop suggests that we need to stand up, and take over the existing ideas, and make the enemies suffer. In this passage, he writes,"we shall be as a city upon a hill" refers that we become far stronger upon an area, as to be indestructible from other people's ideas, if we did it correctly.

       This assertion is supported by Winthrop's use of similes, and pathos. For example, he uses similes in sentences such as "..as a city.." refers that we are a city, as in a new order, a new fix for the land. In other words, he wants us to take over. He uses pathos to make his person feel like he is guilty, letting other people overcome him/herself as we "deal falsely with our god". lastly, he uses anaphora in "we shall", in order to give us something to do, in order to make things right. By using similes, pathos, and anaphora, he is able to give us a reason why we should not be guilty, and take over correctly.

Assertion analysis #8

       This general assertion made by Plato is that he want us to know if we are in a questioning state of being awake, or asleep , or at the same time. More specifically, he suggested that in this day, if its true that we are truly, 100% awake, just enough where the mind and the body interact with another living being. And also present that as we sleep, we are in the unconscious state, where we do nothing, but generate pictures in our minds.
       His entire quote wants us to question the state of our mind, that if we are in the awake state, typing this analysis as we go, but deep down, we are asleep. It feels like that we experienced it, but didn't seem to noticed the phenomena over time.
      This passage is supported by Plato's use of rhetorical questioning. His entire quote is a question, where we ponder that if we are awake or asleep. But then, if we are both asleep and and awake, then we got a paradox out of reasoning. By using rhetorical questioning, he wants the audience to figure it out, and prove it that we are in the state we know today.

Assertion analysis #7

       Chief Joseph has made a speech, which it was about them surrendering to the enemies in the war. In more precise terms, Joseph is suggesting that he, and his tribe doesn't want to fight, as he and his people is now suffering as they don't have the required essentials due to the losses in the war.
       In the passage, he is saying that,"I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed, Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead..." as to state his losses. He is trying to show the enemies on what he and his people has lost through this speech, and so wants them to a feeling.
       This speech is supported by Chief Joseph's use of pathos, and anaphora. For anaphora, he uses the word "dead" on the end of the sentences, showing on what he has, is now gone. By using these devices, he is able to show them that they don't want to fight anymore.

Assertion Analysis #6

       John Lame Deer was suggesting about the modernization of America by European settlers, and wants the others (Natives) to be like them-be civilized. More specifically, he suggests that before the whites came, they were uncivilized, and somehow, the Natives managed to maintain a stable tribe without the necessaries brought in by the Whites.

       This quote: "Before our white brothers arrived to make us civilized men, we didn't have any kind of prison. Because of this, we had no delinquents" shows one of things that Whites have that Natives don't have, and so it seems unnecessary for them as they maintain a tribe on their own.

       This assertion is supported by his use of anaphora. There, he used the word "we" as to reference the Natives in his group, who also experienced it, and didn't have the necessary things that the Whites only have in their hands. His use of anaphora will the make the reader see that America is already good without the stuff from the Whites.

Assertion analysis #5

       Baldwin's assertion suggests that is that we are responsible for the actions of others in the country. As if no one will feel bad if they done anything bad. It was the guilt of the country, as it was a country of slavery. More specifically, Baldwin was suggesting that he wasn't responsible for the slavery, but people think so, and they expect the stereotypes of African Americans.
       He writes,"but I am responsible for it because I am a man...you are responsible for it, for the very same reason.” In this passage, Baldwin seems to be suggesting that we need to do everything over the people who caused it ,like in the days of slavery. It also proves the guilt of the country, and it stills goes to this day.
       This assertion is supported by Baldwin's use of anaphora. For example, he used "I" as a reference for him taking responsibility for every action that other people did. By using anaphora, he is able to show how he shows that we live in a country of slavery, and we have to take a stand.

Assertion Analysis #4

       The general assertion made by Tupac is that this is what society gonna be when it comes to places like America. More specifically, Tupac suggests that there will be inequality judgement in this era, as shown in the passage, the rose gets good judgement than the ghetto kid.
       He writes,"...you will marvel at just seeing the rose grow through concrete. So why is that when you see some ghetto kid...". This shows that there is some judgement between the two, but the rose gets a positive remarks, while the kid has a different perspective. People will have a different perspective on each, where it will be different from the rest.

       This assertion is supported by Tupac's use of imagery. For example, he describe the rose that was popping out of the concrete, and told it out that it was beautiful, and somewhat contracts to the dirtiest kid on the ghetto. By using imagery, he is able to show them what society has become, and when there was this effect as it continues. 

Assertion Analysis #3

       The general assertion made by Elie Wiesel is that he wanted us the stand up on something and do more due to the indifference in the society. More specifically, Wiesel suggests that the meanings that are meant to be opposite are not becoming a driving force, so for that, he want us to side up with something rather than doing nothing.
       He writes,"the opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of beauty is not ugliness, it's indifference." In this passage, Wiesel seems to be suggesting that each of the old definition of the 2 different words don't matter anymore. as a result of this, you have to do something about the old definition, otherwise, you're the problem.
       This assertion is supported by Wiesel's use of syntax, and alliteration. For example, he show his use of alliteration for the word "indifference" as his choice, as you can see the repeats of the word. He also used syntax-as he shows the 2 words that are antonyms as an example. by using syntax and alliteration, he is able to tell them to do more as the meanings don't mean anything currently!

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.

Assertion analysis #1

       The general assumption made by John Green, shows that he was mocking the American Dream. More specifically, Green suggests that the boy came all the way from Korea to America, just to have an American Dream of having cheerleader sex. 

       He writes, "my parents has sacrificed so much for this dream!" In this passage, Green seems to be suggesting that the American Dream can be anything as you work hard. This assertions is supported by Green's use of satire. For example, he was joking about the American Dream, showing that the parents has sacrificed for the boys life for this.

       By using satire, he is able to mock the American Dream, and even prove it it litteraly that it can be anything for anyone.