Cartoon Cliche Update - Assignment Example

This issue is highly controversial and should not have been presented to the audience.  It would have been better to present the core of the issue which is the increased carbon dioxide in the air; and, to encourage them to do their research.  They will find out that there are other factors that cause the increase in carbon dioxide: like ozone depletion (www.stuffintheair.com); deforestation (understory.ran.org); and, even cow fart according to Rep. John Boehner.  The other reason why I do not agree with the use of fossil fuels as an example is that Mankind is now aggressively looking for alternative renewable sources of energy.  To blame the scenario on the use of fossil fuels is “passé” since we are already decreasing its use.  Let us support the endeavor of Mankind on this.

I hope you understand my concern.  I shall look forward to seeing a lot more of your “funny” and “enlightening” cartoons in the future.

Sincerely.

Memo

Re: Mike Keefe -“Cartoon Cliché Update”(issue 09/29/09)

I identified my audience as “everybody”- encompassing all ages, even those at the high school level.  To keep me focused and to help me reach a wider audience, I wrote the letter as if I was in one of my classes in school.  Its language can be understood by Youth and at the same time the underlying references were for the older folks to decipher.  I expect my audience to have a positive response to my argument.  It was presented with facts that can be traced to their sources.  It was persuasive and it encourages them to search for the truth before making their own decision on the matter.  I treated my audience, as well as Mr. Keefe, with respect as seen by the choice of words that I used.  The tone was calm, merely presenting facts, and encouraging.