Online's 'nasty effect'
Soapstone
S- Daum speaks from an active, observant internet user perspective. O- Larger Occasion: Duam's critical outlook on internet commentary. Immediate Occasion: A study agrees with her claim that negative comments sway the thoughts of even the seemingly nonpartisan people. A- Internet users. Younger users. P- Her purpose was to prove everyone that her endless ranting meant something. She also wrote this to make notice that this has a detrimental impact on the way we think (children especially). She addresses that students should not be afraid to take on the controversial position in fear of snarky remarks. S- The subject is that it is now a proven fact that internet commentary can sway our decision making skill sets. TONE- Duam's tone is very critical and somber. She makes remarks in a "I told you so" way yet she is upset that what she's saying is true. |
Audience
This article is directed towards all internet users but more specifically those who have grown up in the technology age. She hints her more immediate audience when she tells about her interaction with young writers. Though she speaks in a side note to specifically younger audiences, she channels this article to young, old, mature and adolescent writers to see this red flag. She expresses those that are "objective" in their decision can still be swayed so it is a weakness that we all need to grow from. She appeals to readers of all ages by using internet slang like "rethugs" and scholarly words such as "cacophony". |