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Boating And Drinking

            The persuasive speech, Drinking and Boating: A Deadly Combination," was able to capture the reader's attention very well. In the introduction the speaker acquired the reader's attention by the way of narrative styles, vivid imagery as well as by adding a "personal touch" to the introduction. The author used vivid language that was indeed very effective by capturing the reader's attention and by making the reader almost feel all of what the author was feeling and thinking. .
             This persuasive way of presenting this speech was very effective by using coordinating and sub coordinate points that supported the thesis. These points were effective in making the audience aware by highlighting on the fact that boating and drinking was a serious problem. It also explained very the causes of the problem as well as a solution to the problem. The authors" use of transitions allowed the reader to "flow" from one point to the other with ease. .
             The author used somewhat simple language in this speech. Repetition and imagery were what the author used most. The use of repetition was effective in making the reader not forget what the author has said and the use of imagery was successful in drawing a mental picture in the readers head. The author also asks questions and later on in the speech answers those same questions. .
             The conclusion tied well with the introduction as well as followed the persuasive pattern that the entire speech did. It makes those who read this speech want to take action and not hold the belief that drinking and boating is an acceptable recreational activity. In a whole, the conclusion restated all that was said throughout the speech, and did so very successfully.
            


Essays Related to Boating And Drinking

1. Short Story - A World Sealed

I never got to drive until I got older and I loved drinking with him. He was a sweet guy when he drank, I would tolerate drinking behavior more than his sober act. ... " After thinking and focusing on the answer I parked at the drinking lounge. ... It had sea ports with big boats, flocks of gorgeous inviting women and most of all drugs. ... " She ran into a stairway seemingly leading to a basement on the boat. ...

  • Word Count: 2669
  • Approx Pages: 11
  • Grade Level: High School

2. The Open Boat and The Blue Hote

"The Open Boat" is set in the ocean, away from all civilization and land. ... The boat they are in is extremely small, and any wave could capsize the boat. ... If one of the men had not done his part, the boat would have capsized, killing all of the men. ... His death symbolized the end of part of the society that had been formed on the boat. ... There, he tried to bully a man, who was a professional gambler, into having a drink with him. ...

  • Word Count: 1097
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

3. Follow the Drinking Gourd

"Follow the Drinking Gourd" was the refrain to a very important song. ... But all Mary knew was that he kept on singing "Follow the Drinking Gourd". ... He said that there was a boat waiting at the dock of the town and that he would be there too. ... Once they reached the dock, the Quaker man led them to a place under his boat. ... Peg-leg Joe let them into this boat which led to freedom. ...

  • Word Count: 630
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Andrea's Short Adventure

Once the strong winds and pouring rain had tossed the boat around like a little toy, Andrea had escaped into a small lifeboat stored on her father's boat. ... She did not know where the boat would take her, nor did she seem to care. ... The deep blue water looked mouth-watering, and Andrea had to fight her desire to drink it. ... A few hours later, Andrea spotted a small piece of land and her boat drifted toward it. ... Trying to ignore her sense of disappointment, Andrea started to eat the bananas and then searched for something to drink. ...

  • Word Count: 395
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

5. San Carlos

The plan was to get crazy, party, drink, and escape reality for three days straight in San Carlos, Mexico. ... Alcohol was rampant through out the house since everyone was actually of age to drink. ... The boat was about 10 feet wide and 15 feet long. ... As we embarked deeper and deeper into the bay, the partying got wilder and the drinking got heavier. ... I found out what really happened when we docked the boat, Shannon was at the head of the boat with her boyfriend and she dropped her drink. ...

  • Word Count: 1601
  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Lowering the Drinking Age

Every year alcohol is responsible for half of all murders, accidental deaths, and suicides, one third of all drowning, boating, and aviation deaths, half of all crimes, and almost half of all fatal automobile accidents. ... This is why Wisconsin shouldn't lower the legal drinking age to eighteen. ... Drinking can lead to risky behaviors, including having unprotected sex. ... A big predicament this state is trying to solve is underage drinking and if the age was lowered, even younger adolescents would begin to drink. ... Drinking away the problems will only hurt them emotionally an...

  • Word Count: 958
  • Approx Pages: 4

7. Rime of the ancient Mariner

For weeks the boat sat, unmoving from wind or ocean currents, and the crew was dehydrated. "Water, water, everywhere,/ and not a drop to drink." ... Another shot of good luck appears here, it rains, and the Mariner drinks to his content, and afterward, the winds pick up, and the sails fill with air. The boat begins to move. ... The boat stops again I think, for a while, and then the sun beats down on the Mariner, and then a breeze comes, and the boat moves swiftly threw the ocean, until the Mariner is rescued by another ship. ...

  • Word Count: 597
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

8. The Whale Watching Trip

While in Chili's, we decide to have some drinks. ... Their little spat entertained me and passed the time waiting for the boat very quickly. Finally, it was time to board the boat. As the Calm Dew sailed away from the coastline, I noticed Bethany, Chris, and Eric drinking more and more; so John and I decided not to drink and look after this obnoxious group. ... The ledge of the boat was barely longer than 3 inches. ...

  • Word Count: 1083
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Grade Level: High School

9. Comparison/Contrast

All creeds, sects, races, religions are equally welcome to partake in boating and driving. ... The responsibilities and dangers involved in both boating and driving are quite similar. ... Both boats and cars can break down, leaving their occupants in equally unenviable stranding. ... Pleasantries, boating related conversations, and drinks flow as freely as the ocean beneath the hulls. ... Being towed 15 miles to the nearest boat ramp for free is not unheard of. ...

  • Word Count: 653
  • Approx Pages: 3

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