Albert Einstein

Cindy Flores | Mr. Weissmann | A.P. English
Albert Eienstein utilizes different tones and styles of rhethoric in an attempt to demonstrate to the reader his knowledge. In Passage A, he uses anobjective tone to explain to the reader a concept found in physics. He uses ethos to demonstrate his mastery of the topic and to come across as precise and factual. However, he fails to portray hisintelligence in Passage B, where he discusses a possible solution to the problems facing the economy at the time. His choice of language instead illustrates his uncertainty and doubtfulness on the topic,unlike the intelligence he exhibited in Passage A. However, consistently seen throughout both of his written passages, is his desire to present himself as a logical and scholarly individual.
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Difference #1 : Albert Eienstein uses ethos to show the reader how much he knows on the subject of physics. Passage B is more opinionated and does not demonstrate as much assurance.
A.Einstein focuses Passage A on the explaination of an idea explored in physics that has been proven to be true. “The time of an event taking place at point P (x, y, z) is then defined as the time shown inthe clock” ( Lines 5-4)
B. Einstein focuses Passage B on a suggestion of his that could help the obstacles his country is going through. Unlike, the physics concept, this idea he presents has notbeen proven to work and therefore he lacks specific examples to support his claim on the issue. “I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave ills, namely throught the establishment ofa socialist economy” (Lines 1-2)
A. Passage A has more of a technical nature because of the various symbols and formulas he presents to the reader as part of his knowledge of Physics. “This Clock Cis to be considered at rest at one point…e.g. at the coordinate origin…” (Lines 3-5)
B. On the other hand, Passage B comes across as more speculative and instead he attempts to use economic and...