Persuasive Writing Samples: Media Violence- Formal Tone

Reading this article about T.V, Violence, and Censorship, it has shown me an example of what a formal tone essay looks like. It uses content, tone, style and both rhetorical and literary devices, to show how a formal paper is done. This essay is consistent, punctual, and straight-forward. It has extensive information which overall flows between paragraphs, one onto the next.

Regarding the content of this article was fabulous, as it had lots of information to back up the points. The author included several facts, which are from researches. The tone and style of this article felt like it was boring to read. The author could have used more and better linking words, which could have made it easier and understandable to read. Also, the paragraphs don’t flow from one point to the next; rather, the ideas are scattered, and confusing when reading it. Although this is a formal tone, it felt that the author did address the audience about his topic, which is ironic, because in a formal tone, the author doesn’t address the audience. The tone used sounded professional, and a matter of fact the author didn’t use any slang, street language, or abbreviations, which made this, essay a formal toned piece. Generally, the author used rhetorical devices to enhance his essay, such as using; cause and effect, definition, exaggeration, and reader inclusion.

Overall, this was my first example of reading a formal tone essay. There are three more to read, and this essay isn’t so bad. Although it can be improved, it overall satisfies me. Diction and the style of this essay can be changed, so that it doesn’t bore the reader. In the future, this author can add in more linking and connecting words that will connect one idea to the next, so that it will flow. I would give this essay a three star out of five, but with improvements in some areas, it has the potential to become a four star essay.

- Dusiy