http://www.good.is/post/the-hpv-vaccine-for-boys-may-be-a-tough-sell/?utm_content=headline&utm_medium=hp_carousel&utm_source=slide_1
This piece talks about the debate over the morality of vaccinating children against HPV and other sexually transmitted infections. The article establishes itself as a reasonably informed and sophisticated source with it's more elaborate word choice, using words like "quell," "promiscuity," "erroneously", and "controversy." However, an opinion slips through when the author abruptly drops to a lower level of diction when describing those against the virus, using the phrase "slut it up" in his summary of their position.
The author uses details to inform the reader of the controversy behind the trend of vaccination. She does include information from both sides of the debate, but only to discredit the opinion of those opposed to The author occasionally emphasizes a point of uncertainty by asking a rhetorical question to bring about reflection in the reader. He also used transitions like "fast forward" to smoothly switch between ideas and bring the reader toward his conclusion that the vaccinations are a good idea.
This was sort of a closet editorial then, I guess. I agree that the author did editorialize a little...but not as much as she did provide evidence that demonstrated the nonchalantly blanketed religious and political to be uninformed of the vaccinations true meaning...which could suggest opinion but could just be focusing on a certain sect of the issue.
ReplyDelete"Read between the lines: If we protect girls now against contracting diseases in the future, they'll think they're allowed to slut it up free of consequences." This passage has the "slut it up" in it, but she is referring to what she feels the mother is talking about in the quote.
I agree with your primary thoughts though on the article, that she used educated diction and provided details from both sides of the debate.
great analysis of diction. Use other techniques to show the author's hidden perspective on HPV.
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