In any article, video, or other form of media, the author always has an intended message for his readers. Randy Moss, an elite wide receiver in the NFL, was traded by the New England Patriots to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round draft pick and over the past few days, there has been much speculation as to the real reasoning Randy Moss was traded. A rhetorical analysis of an article can be used to try to determine the meaning the author intended.
According to the article, a week before the trade, Randy Moss and quarterback Tom Brady got into an argument in the locker room. Tom Brady expressed concern about Moss' behavior, and as a result, the two got into an argument in which they had to be separated.
When analyzing this story, one could infer that because the author reported a story that attempts to explain why the Patriots traded away one of their top receivers, then the author may believe that the Patriots made a mistake. Also, one could infer that the author does not have faith in Randy Moss being a good person, and the author may expect that trend to continue.
Readers use rhetorical analysis quite often, whether they realize it or not. Through rhetorical analysis, much is learned about the message, as well as the author. When related to this article about Randy Moss, his trade, and his altercation with Tom Brady, the reader really learns a good portion about the situation.
The importance of the Randy Moss trade remains to be seen over the rest of the NFL season. Over the next few weeks, it is almost certain that more news about Randy Moss and the circumstances of the trade are to surface. Only time will tell how much we will learn.
Read the full article here:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/10/cbs-tom-brady-randy-moss-had-to-be-separated-after-altercation/1
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