Mayor of Rust
Kaila Felix
Structure and Technique:
What method of introduction--brief story, stating importance of topic, or broad-to-narrow--does Halpern use? Why do you think she chose this way to begin her article?
Sue Halpern shows how important it is to get straight to the point and keeping the reader engaged. Specific details and descriptions are shown when she describes a character or event. Halpern gave an example to show the audience a specific event. “In 2009, when the Levi’s Jeans company wanted to use Braddock to promote a line of work clothes, it approached Fetterman, not the borough council. He won the election in 2009, which he won, 294 to 103.” Sue Halpern gave specific dates and numbers about the Levi company and the importance of the election.
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2. Halpern employs the use of dialogue throughout her article. Why do you think she does this, and do you find it effective?
- To me, the dialogue Halpern uses is very effective. The dialogue is used for the audience so Fetterman’s characteristic/personality is understood. Dialogue helps you follow along with characters conversations, as well as allowing the reader to understand the message the author has given
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3. What pattern(s) of development does Halpern use in her article?
In Sue Halpern’s article, most of the events are organized in a chronological pattern. She includes specific dates from the 1990s and 2000s. In the beginning of the article she gives us basic insight, but throughout we start to understand and see the achievements that were made.
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