An article written by CNN wire staff reflects on the damage caused by hurricane Sandy, as well as the relief efforts made by government officials across the north-eastern states. The article begins with a sense of accomplishment, praising the overall achievements of relief systems. Suddenly, the text breaks into a second segment where a single sentence reads; "But there were signs, too, of struggle" (CNN). This sudden change of tone and topic catches the readers attention, and encourages them to continue reading so as to figure out just how the aftermath of Sandy could possibly still be bad, considering all of the good things happening in the opening paragraph. As the article progresses, it uses logos to identify the facts of devastation still present. Numbers indicate the total number of houses still with out power, deaths and injuries due to Sandy, and the amount of public service areas still inaccessible due to flooding and other damage. The article sums up with interviews of people who are still struggling with the effects of Sandy, and reflects on their statements. The progression of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos is clear throughout the article and makes for an intriguing read.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/12/us/northeast-weather/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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