Dang.... 10 more years and I won't have to drive my car anymore, it'll drive itself.
The advancement of technology is a easy topic to talk about and hook audience members. Maya Kosoff, the author of the article, "Elon Musk Can't Stop Throwing Shade at Apple." uses simple word diction to hook her intended audience, the common man. Not only does this allow for more readers but the title of the article is also interesting enough to where anyone will stop and read at least a little of the blog. Kosoff uses phrases such as 'his response was savage.' which in modern terms means really cool and absolutely awesome. Using this phrase is almost like she is trying to connect with the younger generations which is her intended audience. Another rhetorical device that Kosoff appeals to is logos because when she mentions the billions of dollars at risk if Apple decides to adventure into the car industry. Using these facts allow for the reader to understand exactly how much both companies are worth and how much is at risk for Tesla.
Kosoff seems involved with the topic itself, it is evident that she has some opinion on the topic because she almost gets in a sort of excited tone when she mentions how Elon Musk does not care that Apple is the number one most popular public company in the world. She gives him credit for being so bold and it seems that she is on his side of the argument. Her purpose seems to be to praise Musk and shame Apple.
The advancement of technology is a easy topic to talk about and hook audience members. Maya Kosoff, the author of the article, "Elon Musk Can't Stop Throwing Shade at Apple." uses simple word diction to hook her intended audience, the common man. Not only does this allow for more readers but the title of the article is also interesting enough to where anyone will stop and read at least a little of the blog. Kosoff uses phrases such as 'his response was savage.' which in modern terms means really cool and absolutely awesome. Using this phrase is almost like she is trying to connect with the younger generations which is her intended audience. Another rhetorical device that Kosoff appeals to is logos because when she mentions the billions of dollars at risk if Apple decides to adventure into the car industry. Using these facts allow for the reader to understand exactly how much both companies are worth and how much is at risk for Tesla.
Kosoff seems involved with the topic itself, it is evident that she has some opinion on the topic because she almost gets in a sort of excited tone when she mentions how Elon Musk does not care that Apple is the number one most popular public company in the world. She gives him credit for being so bold and it seems that she is on his side of the argument. Her purpose seems to be to praise Musk and shame Apple.