In Adam B. Summer’s Bag Ban Bad for Freedom and Environment, Summers discusses the recent issue and movement to end the use of plastic bags. Creating an effective argument, Summers successfully uses logos, pathos, and ethos. These three writing techniques allow him to objectively evaluate the topic. He backs his ideas with evidence, strengthening his points. Also, he emotionally connects with the audience through his word choice and tone. Making the writing more personal, he involves himself into the article. And to further strengthen and explain his points, he looks to credible sources and provides strong points of reasoning. Through all of these methods Summers effectively draws his audience into the writing with a well-supported, scholarly article, explaining his views on the current government movement to ban plastic bags. To create a secure argument, Summers us logic and evidence. He quotes many universities, professors, and other respected organizations. After explaining a point or view, Summers then integrates his evidence, clearly explaining it. For example, …show more content…
Although his voice does sound scholarly and reserved, Summers does reveal his softer side to his reader. While discussing how the ban of plastic bags can turn into other “pleas” and issues, Summers adds onto his point by adding a fun, lighthearted comment. He adds, “(and, believe me, I love sea turtles as much as the next guy)”. This short comment has the ability to connect the audience in an emotional kind of way. Now instead of viewing Summers as only a scholarly, opinionated person, the reader can personally relate to Summers and understand his true personality. Summers also involves his readers through questions. To close out his whole article, he uses his most important question, “Paper or Plastic?” After listening to his views and considering others, the reader can now make the final decision by answering the question for