The author uses abstract/casual diction, this can be seen by the word choice used because it was opinionated. For example the author states," The stock market doesn't revolve around Donald Trump, regardless of what the president tries to claim. This much should be clear..." In the quote the author continues to use words that show his opinion on the matter. The use of the words, " regardless," and "This much should be clear," shows that the author has a decent level of attachment to the topic of Donald Trump and the Stock Market because he doesn't agree to what is being circulated through the media. The tone through out could be seen as defensive and informative, because although he defends his point of view he also informs how Donald Trump has nothing to do with whats going well with American money.
The article most clearly appeals to ethos because the author states multiple facts, and follows it with a credible source that has references, or a known person. For example, he uses three direct quotes from people who have a lot of knowledge and have a credible background when it comes to the market and stocks. He uses the quotes to prove that The President in fact had no influence in the stock market doing so well.
The overall purpose of the article was to prove that some media sites and sources are not telling the truth to the public about Trump's involvement in the success of the market. He wants to inform people of the truth about the market and how its success should not be associated with Trump, especially since he hasn't made in actual improvements or has done anything to benefit it directly. An alternate purpose could be to inform people on his opinion and to persuade them to believe his point of view.
The author uses many credible sources to support the claims made because most of the article is a summation of quotes form different people who have a high level of expertise on the matter.
Link:http://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-record-even-as-trump-policies-stall-2017-10/#the-new-records-have-everything-to-do-with-earnings-1
The article most clearly appeals to ethos because the author states multiple facts, and follows it with a credible source that has references, or a known person. For example, he uses three direct quotes from people who have a lot of knowledge and have a credible background when it comes to the market and stocks. He uses the quotes to prove that The President in fact had no influence in the stock market doing so well.
The overall purpose of the article was to prove that some media sites and sources are not telling the truth to the public about Trump's involvement in the success of the market. He wants to inform people of the truth about the market and how its success should not be associated with Trump, especially since he hasn't made in actual improvements or has done anything to benefit it directly. An alternate purpose could be to inform people on his opinion and to persuade them to believe his point of view.
The author uses many credible sources to support the claims made because most of the article is a summation of quotes form different people who have a high level of expertise on the matter.
Link:http://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-record-even-as-trump-policies-stall-2017-10/#the-new-records-have-everything-to-do-with-earnings-1