Immigration 2003B - Introduction

Question 1

style

Answer 1

• i would rather cross the Atlantic ten times than hear my children cry for victuals once (hyperbole)
• never feels himself abashed when entering the presence of the highest (speaking in absolutes)
• and to see you and the dear children want was what I could not bear (pathos)
• word choice like “situation” “farthing” “pyes” (choice of words)

Question 2

tone

Answer 2

• words like “improper” or “disgusting” “abashed” (contempt)

- examples of abundance “everything a person could wish” “all kinds of fruit” “as much brandy” (abundant)

Question 3

task

Answer 3

• then write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies that Downe uses to convince…

Question 4

which part of Task defines the Claim?

Answer 4

…analyze the rhetorical strategies Downe uses to convince his wife…

Question 5

occasion

Answer 5

• historical words like “situation” “farthing” “pyes”

Question 6

speaker

Answer 6

• i am to have the whole management of the factory