How Do You Kill 11 Million People?: Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think
I just started reading "How Do You Kill 11 Million People?" by Andy Andrews, and it is so intriguing already. Although it's really short, it covers so much information and makes you think about the course of history. World War II and the holocaust is something kids learn about every year in school. Students have always learned this from the perspective of a history textbook, not necessarily the psychology perspective. The book is full of parallel structure, juxtaposition, and, most importantly, I think he uses appeals and the argument of both sides to completely convey his message to his readers. What I found so interesting about this book is that it goes much deeper than the holocaust. It talks about how there are over 100 million registered voters, but less than half actually vote in an election. Andy Andrews includes his perspective on the future of America and why backing away from the terms "democrat" and "republican" is essential in stepping forward as a country.
The use of parallel structure is effective because he repeats himself often, but not in a way that gets bothersome. His words stay in your head, and I think, as a writer, that is something that is very important. His messaged stayed with me, and I'm sure it stayed with others who read this book as well. His use of juxtaposition/comparison also allows readers to see two completely different viewpoints, but then find a common ground for both of them. Overall, I think Andy Andrews used rhetoric flawlessly.
Rhetorical Devices:
Juxtaposition
Comparison
Appeals
Parallel Structure
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