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Paul Bogard's Argument Analysis

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In his argumentative essay, Paul Bogard uses literacy diction and allusions to give credibility to his argument. By using words like Van Gogh, “Starry night sky”, and given. These words evoke a feeling of recollection. Also using the words van Gogh, Paul gives his paper further credibility all while persuading the audience to be on his side. Furthermore Paul also uses imagery in his argument to evoke a feeling of both sadness and a feeling of missing out.
“I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes.” In his argument Paul bogard tries establish a connection between him and the audience by letting the reader know what exactly they will be missing out on.

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