This article is written by David J. Neal. This article describes the most recent arrest of eleven members of the Allapattah drug gang. It talks about what the members have already be arrested for and what they got caught with this time. Neal used a serious tone to write this piece. No other tone should be used because of how serious of a topic this is, as well as the fact that three of the members are still at large. He also used the repetition of the word 'crack'. He used its homophones to put a touch of humor in the beginning of the article. He appealed to logos by almost only using facts about the arrests and the gang members, as well as quotes from the police department and court case manuscript. The purpose of this article is to warn the community of the three members who are at large. The purpose was also to inform the public about the arrests made in hopes for the community to be able to feel as though they can contact the police. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article149898682.html
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This article is written by Martin Vassolo. It talks about a decomposing body that was found inside an Allapattah apartment building. The author used a professional and disconnected tone. He gives no specifics about the people in the story other than the address of the apartment building where the body was found and the name of the Miami Police spokeswomen. Vassolo uses words such as "a mother" or "a woman" and "unidentified person" to describe the people in the story. He seems very serious about the subject, using phrases such as "polices are still waiting to confirm the identity and cause of death" and "police have categorized the death as “unclassified’’ and will not know more until the Medical Examiner’s Office determines the cause of death". He appeals to logos through-out the entire piece by stating things such as, when and where the body was found, and the category the death as fallen into. He also uses a variety of syntax such as "Police with a search warrant arrived at 6 a.m." and "Investigators found the remains of an unidentified person inside an Allapattah apartment building, after a woman called a police non-emergency number and asked for officers to check on her daughter’s well-being". The whole purpose of the article is to inform the public about the tragic and disturbing circumstance quickly and give as much information as possible. Find the article: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown-miami/article150053167.html
5/10/2017 Dolphins legend kiick's brain damage so severe he 'acts like a kid in every way,' report saysRead NowThis article is only partially written by Adam Beasley. The rest was written by a Sports Illustrated writer. The article is about the 1972 Dolphin's running back's, Jim Kiick, brain injury that has caused him to act like a child and how it has affected both him and his family. Beasley and the Sports Illustrated writer used a sorrowful tone when speaking of Kiick and his condition. They allude to the cause of Kiick's injury to football being a dangerous sport as well as him continuing to play while his brain was still bruised. They appeal to Logos by using examples of other football players and their injuries or deaths, as well as getting a quote from Kiick's doctor. The purpose of this article was to inform the Miami sports community of Kiick's injury, as well as reiterate what Sports Illustrated had spoken about, to those who had not heard it yet. Find the article: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article149685489.html
This article is written by Lance Dixon. The article is an expository piece about the Rolling Loud hip-hop festival. It talks about both the good things and the issues that occurred during the three days the festival was in town. It was written in a semi-professional tone with concrete diction. Dixon used a mix of casual and professional words through out the article. He also used figurative language to describe the scene at the performance such as "energetic", "fireworks-filled", and "rowdy". Dixon appealed to logos when he listed out the number of arrests, 911 calls, and trips to the hospital. This helped his piece by giving additional information about the festival. The purpose of the article is to describe the festival and get young adults hyped for it to come next year, as well as inform the community of what happened that weekend. Find the Article: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown-miami/article149364449.html
This article is written by Connie Ogle. She writes about this new performance called "Trigger". This performance is about preventing gun violence and the writer, Au Young, "not understanding the idea of turning to guns as a source of power". and The music within each performance depends on where the performance is occurring. In Miami, one-third of the set list is from the original list called "(Be)longing", the rest is written and preformed by locals who have had personal experience with gun violence. Ogle uses a casual and intrigued tone within her writing. Her interest in the piece is seeping through her words, yet she does not have to write write specifics for the reader to know she is interested in the piece at hand. She also uses the repetition of the title "Trigger" and the phrase "gun violence". Ogle appeals to pathos by talking about a sensitive topic like this, as well as adding in that many of the students at the North Campus come from places that are directly affected by gun violence. It helps her article because it pulls at peoples sympathy and helps convince people to attend the "Trigger" concert. The purpose of this article is to inform the community about the performance and invite them to attend it, as well as remind or inform the people about of relevant gun violence is for Miami. Find the article: http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/article145262574.html
4/7/2017 A place where you Can eat, drink and get work done-across the street from Miami beachRead NowThis article is written by Joey Flechas. He writes about this new development on the North Beach called "North Beach Yard" that is going to be similar to the popular Wynwood Yard. He uses the words 'calmer' and 'slower swath' to describe what this new place is going to feel like. In the article, he appeals to ethos by getting quotes from the commissioner and the founder about the upcoming space. They both speak about the area they are working and the things they are planning to make it more appealing and welcoming to people who want a relaxing space to hangout of live. Flechas uses a laid-back but formal tone to his writing. An example of this would be when he said "Heiman was surprised to see so much enthusiasm after she made an initial pitch during a meeting of community leaders in North Beach this week". Through out the article, Flechas uses a simple syntax for the quotes. An example would be when he quoted "'It's so beautiful. I love this community'". The purpose of this article is to inform the community as well as get them interested and exited them for the upcoming Yard. Find the article: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article143454044.html
3/23/2017 RICk barry was known for 'granny-style' free-throws. his son's bringing them backRead NowThis article is written by Michelle Kaufman. It talks about the difference between the 'Granny-style' free-throw and the traditional free-throw. Kaufman uses quotes from different coaches and players, as well as Rick Barry and his son. She also uses videos and statistical data to support her findings. She uses a casual but intelligent tone through out the piece. She says things like "Barry, who shot 90 percent from the line during his NBA career, is baffled by that mentality" and tones of quotes. Kaufman also uses the repetition of the names of the two types of free-throws and the names of the players she is referring to through out the piece in order to allow the reader to understand what she is talking about. She also appeals to ethos by using direct quotes from professional basketball players and coaches. She qualifies both types of free-throws. The purpose of the article is to inform and discuss the differences in the types of free-throws as well as prompt a discussion between readers as to which type of free-throw they thing is better. It is also there to display the feelings professional basketball have on the 'Granny-style' free-throw. Find the article: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-florida/article140384263.html
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