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Salman Rushdie Sanders Summary

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In Scott Russell Sanders’ response to Salman Rushdie, Sanders proposes an opposing view on the concept of mass migration in comparison to Rushdie. Sanders explains that people, especially Americans, move constantly and mindlessly which causes detrimental effects in all forms; people should settle and appreciate where they are. He presents his argument through ethos, logos, juxtaposition, imagery, asyndeton, syntax, and rhetorical questions. For instance, Sanders appeals to American ideas and beliefs to present his outlook about moving. In lines 3-6, Sanders instantly talks about many occupations that strongly relate to America. All these occupations, especially sailors and explorers, are jobs that require moving constantly. They are always

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