The+Ways+We+Lie

Focus questions [|The Ways We Lie]

 =ARE YOU A LIAR??? =

====**Thesis: ** //People are the only type of living forms in this world that can be dishonest.// //There is a myriad of lies that can be used and whether or not people would like to acknowledge it or not, they are there. Depending on the lie that is used, can one reveal a deeper insight of what a person is like.//====

**Organization**:
Stephanie Ericson begins her editorial as a narrative story, it winds into a generalization of the simple fact: people are liars. It's also important to note that she speaks in a direct way at the reader because she uses 'we'. She immediately makes herself comfortable and takes the reader on a journey of self-realization. Self- realization? Well, some people don't like to realize that they have lied or are liars and Ericson, with the aid of quotes, examples of people and herself, and proven evidence, somehow makes the reader figure out on their own, what qualifications are set for someone being a liar. We can call this effective persuasion.

**Language & Style**:
====Ericson uses a variety of word choice which makes her passage different. Since some of her examples use outside information she includes "big words" or in other words, elevated language. Overall, her language has this perfect rhythm because you can understand what she's talking about. The sentences vary so it keeps everything fresh and interesting. She also uses sarcasm and within her piece which lightens up her passage. It's simple yet smart. She uses informal language, quotations, logical fallacies, repetition, and allusions.====

> > Example: //"How was your day?" I said, "Oh, fine," knowing that// //one more straw might break his back. A friend called and wanted to take// //me to lunch. I said I was busy. Four lies in the course of a day, none of// //which I felt the least bit guilty about. "//
 * Informal Language**:
 * spontaneous speech in situations that may be described as natural or "reallife," and
 * the use of a "low” dialect or language in preference to a “high” one.


 * Allusions**: a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event. An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion

EX.

"The omission of the Sumerian goddess Lilith from Genesis—as well as her demonization by ancient misogynists as an embodiment of female evil—felt like spiritual robbery."

**Tone and Mood**
====Stephanie Ericssson uses her own personal examples of lying as well as outside examples, which gives the essay a more relaxed mood and tone. Another reason for which the tone and mood of the essay is relaxed is because she uses informal language. Ericsson doesn't just informe the reader of the different ways of lying, she's mostly letting the reader now about her realization that everyone lies one way or another.====

Ex

//"I once tried going a whole week without telling a lie, and it was paralyzing. I discovered that telling the truth all the time is nearly impossible. It means living with some serious consequences: The bank charges me $60 in overdraft fees, my partner keels over when I tell him about my travails, my client fires me for telling her I didn't feel like being on time, and my friend takes it personally when I say I'm not hungry. There must be some merit to lying."//

Ex.

//"The new diocese was aware of Father Porter's obsession with children, but they needed priests and recklessly believed treatment had cured him. More children were abused until he was relieved of his duties a year later. By his own admission, Porter may have abused as many as a hundred children."//