Read the short speech. Turn off your television, and talk to your family. You will be surprised at how much your siblings have t
o say. Turn off your television, and step outside. You will be surprised at how the cool air will refresh you. Turn off your television, and connect with the world around you. Your efforts will be rewarded. The author repeats the phrase "turn off your television” to
The author repeats the phrase "turn off your television" to emphasize the impact watching television has on the way people see the world around them. By repeating the phrase "turn off your television" the author is pleading with the audience to disconnect from the tv. The next part of the sentences all detail what the person is missing by having the television on. There is a disconnectedness happening among tv watchers and their personal relationships. The author is also showing the tv watchers' lack of attention to nature as well.
