Monday Matter #8

An Ebola Czar? Are You Kidding Me

In this cartoon, columnist, Dave Kranzler is giving his opinion on the recent Ebola epidemic in the United States. In his opinion Ebola is being completely over-exaggerated by Americans who continue to ignore the real problems in America, obesity, tobacco, and alcohol abuse; all of which kill thousands times more than Ebola. Kranzler is viewing society as a mistaken group that clearly does not have their priorities straight. All of this is depicted in the cartoon through the fast food consuming, smoking, alcoholic, overweight, American, who is crying out over Ebola.

Monday Matters #7

Start spreading the snooze!

In this article, Stephen A. Smith is discussing the horrible status currently held by New York sports teams. Smith is discrediting every aspect of the teams' play and giving information on their current losing record. therefore, Stephen A. Smith is viewing society with a pessimistic approach; always focusing on the bad of the situation. Smith failed to include a single good note about New Yorks' sports teams.

Monday Matters #6

What makes Steve Kerr so special?

NBA analist and ESPN columnists, Stephen A. Smith is writing on his opinion of former NBA player Steve Kerr. Stephen A Smith feels that he should be a leading contender for a coaching job in the NBA. Smith discusses that Kerr has more than enough playoff experience and knows how to run the triangle offense, which makes it clearer for him to go to the Lakers. Smith is directing this article to the NBA teams and the public in order to persuade and inform them on his opinion of Steve Kerr. Smith accomplishes this by the use of logos, because he gives multiple statistics and facts on why it would be a logical move to give Steve Kerr a coaching position in the NBA.

Monday Matters #5

For Melo, it's Gotham or South Beach

In this article by Stephen A. Smith, he writes his opinion on Carmelo Anthony's next move. With his contract for the New York Knicks up, he is faced with many options. However, in Smith's opinion his only logical two options are Miami or back to New York. In New York he is being offered a $129 million contract, which is substantially higher than anywhere. In contrast, if he were to move to Miami, the Heat would be an unstoppable force, giving Melo his desperately desired ring.

It seems that Smith is directing this opinion to the general public, but also to Carmelo himself. In this article Stephen A. Smith is using logos. Throughout the essay, he gives logical reasons on why Miami or New York are Carmelo's best (only) options. He does this to both persuade Melo into a decision, but also to inform the public on Anthony's current position. This pushes Carmelo to take action, but also appeases the public on their questions regarding Carmelo Anthony.