Spare the rod? [Commentary]
In this article, Reimer comments on Adrian Peterson's alleged charges of child abuse. The child was left with welts, bruises and cuts located on his back, butt and legs. There are two sides to this particular argument: Adrian was simply disciplining his child, as Charles Barkley was a social norm for southern parents. The other side of the story claims Adrian's actions were purely child abuse. Reimer takes the side of child abuse, citing the powerful visuals and the child's statement as proof.
This article utilizes a harsh tone to persuade the audience to take her side. The harsh tone not only makes Reimer seem like an advocate for child safety, it also characterizes her as a caring person as she is worried about the safety of our children.
Audience: NFL fans, child abuse advocates
Tone: The tone of this article is very stern, as the topic at hand is very serious
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to reprehend Peterson on his actions against his son
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-09-17/sports/bs-ed-reimer-adrian-peterson-20140917_1_parents-child-4-year-old-son
This article utilizes a harsh tone to persuade the audience to take her side. The harsh tone not only makes Reimer seem like an advocate for child safety, it also characterizes her as a caring person as she is worried about the safety of our children.
Audience: NFL fans, child abuse advocates
Tone: The tone of this article is very stern, as the topic at hand is very serious
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to reprehend Peterson on his actions against his son
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-09-17/sports/bs-ed-reimer-adrian-peterson-20140917_1_parents-child-4-year-old-son