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1. Linda Chavez intent of her first six words was to clearly state that she, by all means, completely agrees that acting civil in public interactions is extremely important and her opinion on word choice follows that theory.

2. Bellicose metaphors are intended to start quarells or fights. They have been around in politics since the beginning. Chavez used the word "bellicose" because it perfectly describes the way poeple express themselves with words that when used in literal sense, are opposite in meaning. She states that the phrase "took his best shot" is just another way to say someone tried their hardest, not that they actually shot someone. This displays bellicose, but only metaphorically.

3. Chavez is trying to persuad her audience that public civilty and word use is very important, but when choosing words, it is the intent of the speaker that makes a word civil or not. Bellicose metaphors and other saying are a way that people can more fully express themselves. They are not meant to be taken in a literal sense. One example she uses is the removal of "nigger" and "slave" from the literary classic Huckleberry Finn. She states that the removal of this word takes away the opportunity of students to learn about the racism and social statuses of an earlier time period. Diction is a very important element in literature, and it should be used accurately.

4. I completely agree with Chavez's article. People are always trying to stop the use of certain words, and though they may have a point, word choice is a freedom given that should not be taken away. I agree that it is not the word said, but the tone and intent when saying it. Speaking civily and politely during public discourse is indeed completely neccesary and correct, but certain phrases or saying should not be banned. Words can have a variety of different meaning. Everyone interprets these meanings differently, but that does not mean using simple words is neccesary. Diction is used to fully express thoughts, and should be used skillfully. There are some words though that are not polite to publically state and should be discarded. Thinking before speaking is one skill many still have to learn to master.

Cadaver

Waldemar R. Semrau reveals his point when he says "please consider joining me". When the author speaks of this, he means joining him in donating your body for the good of science and recycling. Through out the essay Semrau reveals a hidden meaning of what he was really talking about. This strategy really helps keep the reader interested and entertained. It may even shock the readers, if revealed to abruptly. The subject of which the author is trying to persuade the reader to do is a very grotesque and touchy subject, but his strategy is very effective in making it a comical and clever way of viewing the situation. It was a definately a successful way of portraying the events. Instead of clearing saying he sold his body for use in disection in medical school, which is pretty unsettling, he instead states that he is attending medical school, at Harvard! This attitude makes the reader think the circumstances may be a good way to give back and "recycle". Overall the author did an excellent job of approaching his subject matter. It was a very tough subject to breach, and his strategy was very successful.

Hymn Analysis

In the hymn Savior of the Nations Come, diction, description, and pathos were used throughout the song. The word choices the writer of the song uses gives the entire song a joyful mood. It helps us more clearly see the point and meaning of the song. Brightly, pure, triumph, and victory, a few words used in the hymn, all give off a feeling of success, which is exactly what the song was meant to do. "Pure and Fresh" and "Though by all the world disowned, Still to be in heaven enthroned" are just a few examples of how the author of the hymn chose to describe the Savior in the hymn. By describing the "Virgin's Son" we are better told of how holy and glorified the main character of the song is. Emotion is very big component of this hymn. Without it, the hymn would have absolutely no meaning. By repeating "Praise to God" we are shown the, overjoyed emotion meant to be displayed through the hymn. Overall, the hymn is meant to produce an uplifting sense of feeling. It is a hymn of praise, and every line shows that it is indeed meant to be a song sang joyfully.

Fear and Hope

1. During his sermon, Rev. Borghardt stated Christ's name in some form 37 times. He used His name as the subject of the verb 18 times.

2. Rev. Borghardt's and Edward's sermon are complete opposites of each other. While Edward preached of the extreme terror and good works we must have and do for our God, Borghardt spoke of the hope, the assurance, that Jesus saved us from hell and all we must do is repent. Edward's sermon was a sermon the made people terrified, and fear was a dominant theme throughout it. Rev. Borghardt spoke much truth when he placed hope in the hearts of those who listened to him. Altogether, the two sermons have two completely different views on God and how His salvation works.