<span>In his book Walden, a reflection on the act of living as simply as possible, Thoreau spoke at length on the impact of technology on our daily lives and humanity as a whole. He believed that technology was leading to a degradation of our relations with one another and with the natural world. He cited the construction of a telegraph line from Maine to Texas, saying,"We are in great haste to construct a magnetic telegraph line from Maine to Texas; but Maine and Texas, it may be, have nothing important to communicate." We can see them same in our modern day quest for the "next big thing"; snapping up the latest iPhone for hundreds of dollars, posting ever more on social media, with many having nothing important to contribute to a wider world despite access to that world at an unprecedented level. As a society, we have at our fingertips the lessons and work of all the world's great thinkers and scholars, and yet a great number of people use the potential at hand to watch funny cat videos. I believe that this is a sign of the degradation that Thoreau spoke of made manifest.</span>
Dialogue between grandparents and students discussing about junk food.
Dialogue is a conversation or communication between two or more people. When a discussion about a junk food takes place, the dialogue between grandparents and students would be something like this.
Grandparent: We came to know from your parents and teachers that these days you consume a lot of junk foods.
One Student: Yes granny. We do! What’s the harm? Such foods are very delicious after all.
Grandparent: Of course they are. But do you know, such foods are considered very unhealthy.
Another Student: Unhealthy! How can such mouthwatering foods be unhealthy?
Grandparent: Consuming junk food once in a week is not the problem. But consuming too much of such foods everyday can lead to serious health issues.
Another Grandparent: Yes, and the preparation method of such food is also different and not that good and healthy as compared to homemade cooked foods. So we advice you not to eat up junk food. They may taste delicious, but not every mouthwatering foods are tasty and healthy. You got that?
Students: Yessss Granny.
Answer: pathos
Explanation: The use of emotion and affect to persuade.
Pathos appeals to the heart and to one’s
emotions. Pathos seeks to persuade the
reader emotionally
Visual images or words that inspire you to
empathize or have compassion towards
the idea/topic
Answer:
where are the statements?
Explanation:
