Diction in "The Environmental Benefits of Globalization"

One tool used by John A. Charles in his article, "The Environmental Benefits of Globalization," is diction that cunningly influences the way the reader thinks. In the introduction of the article he addresses the opposing side’s arguments as “legitimate concerns” with little evidence to support those concerns. By using the word “concerns” instead of a bigger word such as “issues” or “problems” he subtly makes the reader view the oppositions arguments as petty, and not based in fact. Just by using the synonym of a word, he is already beginning to win over his audience.

Another example of Charles’s clever word choice is in the second paragraph when he uses economic terms such as “open, dynamic economy,” “producers and consumers,” and “self-interest.” Using these basic economic terms leads a reader inexperienced in the use of these words to believe that Charles is an experienced and intelligent economist. By using these terms, the author establishes his credibility on the subject of the economy, which makes his argument more influential to the American people.

Sorry about the short blog post fellow students, I am really sick right now though. I hope you all have a better day than I am having. :)