http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-apple-20111007,0,4512877.story
iSad- the amazing reaction to the death of Steve Jobs
The author uses diction throughout this editorial to add to the mood of the writing overall. Steve Jobs had some trouble with keeping his job throughout his life. the author chooses to use the phrase "Jobs wormed his way back into apple..."to describe when Steve was able to work for the apple computer company again. This word choice and diction really sticks out, and implies how difficult it was for Jobs to stay positive through a rough time, and come back strong. The word choice used to describe Jobs and the impact of his accomplishments on the world is a denotative example, saying that "History will remember Steve Jobs as an innovator, fortune builder, and technology genius. His legacy holds an important lesson for dealing with economic adversity today."The words used are strong, intense sounding words that would cause any reader to respect Jobs for everything he has done in his lifetime. This quote shows exactly what the author thinks of Jobs: He achieved many great things throughout his career, and even though he is gone, he will be remembered for all that he has done.
The use of detail in this editorial is very significant and adds to the idea of the work. One specific example is the author stating that Steve Jobs is the Thomas Edison of our time period. This example adds to the idea that the author feels a great deal of respect for Jobs and his accomplishments, because he is comparing him to one of the greatest inventors in history. The author also says that there was an immediate lurch of sadness that filled many people's hearts when they heard the news of Jobs death. The mentioning of this idea emphasizes the sorrow of the loss of this creative mind. Use of detail in this editorial adds to the idea of sadness but celebration of Jobs wonderful life.
Syntax use throughout this editorial give the reader a strong sense that this current event is extraordinarily significant throughout the world. The author repetitively uses short sentences to send the reader an emphasized, and to the point idea. The author says that Jobs "made the hard years of the recent past easier, more productive, more beautiful to behold." He then says, in a quick, short thought, "Thanks Steve, We needed that."compared to the long paragraph prior to this statement that explains how Jobs made the recent past easier, this short statement is very powerful and gives the reader a large sense of respect for Steve. the continuous use of short, quick sentences makes the editorial very powerful for the reader.
The use of diction, detail, and syntax are essential elements in the editorial that assisted in portraying the message that although it is sad he is gone, Steve Jobs was an important figure that has made a difference in millions of people's lives, and will never be forgotten.
Good work here. Great points, great use of DIDLS. It sounds like you really understand the use of DIDLS and specifically in this article. I think that your points are backed with great evidence. Good work you really sound like you understand.
ReplyDeleteHere's the techniques I didn't see in your last open prompt! The way you showed what effect the diction creates was great, as well as the detail and syntax. I know you were struggling with syntax but you seem to have a good grasp on it here. Great article choice, too.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great analysis, very straight forward with very concise examples. You did a great job identifying quotes for diction, details, and syntax to show you really grasp the concepts behind these and can show them well. Great job!
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