Rhetorical Analysis Essay

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Jane Doe English 102 Rhetorical Analysis Essay cyberbullying: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (as a student) often done anonymously (Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online). The term bullying has been around since one can remember, and any school throughout the country whether it is an elementary, junior high or high school has a no tolerance policy against bullying of any kind. However, on the rise is a more evolved type of bullying called cyberbullying. Hearing this term, what usually comes to mind is the horrific stories of teen suicide when cyberbullying is at play. By using pathos, the media makes attempts to captivate an audience telling the stories of victims of cyberbullying. In 2009, Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context, an online resource center that discusses social topics, posted an article written by Scott Meech. Originally written in 2007, he shared his take on the impact of cyberbullying and his opinion on how it is worse than physical bullying. Meech's authority on the subject is understood by researching the author himself, which also helps in understanding the ethos appeal in his article. Not only is he a teacher, he is an advocate for technology in the educational setting. He has hopes to continue the use of technology is a positive way and believes it has the power to teach efficiently. Ten years after he became a full time teacher he aquired his masters in education, and an educational leadership certificate from Johns Hopkins University. He then continued his passion by developing online enterprises such as EdReach.us which is an online educational newspaper, App of Approval is a website for teachers to help develop apps for mobile devices and I Education Apps Review helps educators come together to review educational mobile apps that are currently available. He concedes: To most teachers, the general

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