Generalization - assumption you make based on an observation
Analogy - comparison, nothing similarities
Sign - If - then
Causality - consequences
Authority - credibility/education/experience
Principle - morals between writer & reader
Healing Soldiers - Blast Force
"The Invisible War on Brain" by Caroline Alexander
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/healing-soldiers/blast-force.html
G: It is assumed that blast waves in war zones have a some serious impact on the brains of soldiers and fighters in proximity of the explosions.
A: Comparisons with combat blasts and blasts from a study test performed in colorado were compared (more of a literal comparison) - analogies to the physical pains were made, " 'like someone had punched them,' as well as headaches that 'started with shooting pains in the forehead, progressed down the temples, behind the ears, and up through the jaw line."
S: If current research and findings are correct, they would have major implications for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of TBI from blast zones.
C: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has very similar symptoms to that of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and this emphasizes the severity of this specific impact.
A: The writer experienced a first-hand account of being inside a protective bunker and experiencing the "thump" felt from the blast events on the war front. The writer also uses the credited source of the US Department of Defense, which shared facts on how many soldiers/veterans suffer from the TBI injury associated with exposure to blast events.
P: TBI may increase vulnerability to psychological disorders, including suicide, and therefore the author implies a sense of moral/ethical urgency to solve this negative phenomena.
Are We All Not Beggars?
Rich or poor, we are to “do what we can” when others are in need.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
G: We must be compassionate in all our dealings with fellow men, as we are also beggars when it comes to the mercy of God. We must share the temporal comforts of this life with our brothers and sisters in this life -- this is a virtue of service that many LDS members have concluded to with all the teachings they have gathered in their lifetime and because of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
"Like you, I have had to worry about finances on occasion, but I have never been poor, nor do I even know how the poor feel. " -- Elder Holland
A: Elder Holland uses two main examples (which can be seen as similar to analogies) of men who have given all that they could to those in need. The first is of Jesus's ministry on earth as he fed, clothed, and healed the sick, hungry, and poor. He was, for his adult life, homeless... and dedicated most of his time to aiding those, and loving them, who were in need. The second, is that of President Monson. As he was returning from East Germany (in its limited economic state), he gave up two of his suits and the shoes off his feet to those who needed them much more than he did. These examples give the readers two great lives of service that they can keep in mind, and strive to live up to their own full potentials (however great, or small their contributions may be).
S: Elder Holland used a direct "if - then" sentence to help his listeners understand the love of God and the atonement: "if there would be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over the ninety and nine who need no repentance, then apparently God is not overly preoccupied with percentages"
C: We must do all we can to help those around us -- if we don't we risk the dreams and well-being of many who are poor in circumstance in this world. There is a direct correlation between those who are poor in circumstance and those who are poor in heart -- and thus the blessings and the joy that would come from service and good will from us will encourage us to give all that we can.
A: Elder Holland gave an example of Mother Theresa -- a woman of God recognized not only by the LDS church, but the whole Christian community, and the entire world. He included a quote from her emphasizing that one should do all they can -- and by doing this, adds more credibility to his talk.
P: Most talks, use principles -- Elder Holland chose the principle of service and doing "all that we can" to convey to his audience. He used an example of his life -- of how he was never in need, but would have enough to share with others -- and related this back to many of the circumstances of those listening to him. We must also keep in perspective the feelings and struggles of the poor, and how many of us may never know the difficulty of their everyday lives because of our life circumstance and showered blessings.
"Like you, I have had to worry about finances on occasion, but I have never been poor, nor do I even know how the poor feel." -- Elder Holland
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/are-we-not-all-beggars?lang=eng#watch=video
Are We All Not Beggars?
Rich or poor, we are to “do what we can” when others are in need.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
G: We must be compassionate in all our dealings with fellow men, as we are also beggars when it comes to the mercy of God. We must share the temporal comforts of this life with our brothers and sisters in this life -- this is a virtue of service that many LDS members have concluded to with all the teachings they have gathered in their lifetime and because of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
"Like you, I have had to worry about finances on occasion, but I have never been poor, nor do I even know how the poor feel. " -- Elder Holland
A: Elder Holland uses two main examples (which can be seen as similar to analogies) of men who have given all that they could to those in need. The first is of Jesus's ministry on earth as he fed, clothed, and healed the sick, hungry, and poor. He was, for his adult life, homeless... and dedicated most of his time to aiding those, and loving them, who were in need. The second, is that of President Monson. As he was returning from East Germany (in its limited economic state), he gave up two of his suits and the shoes off his feet to those who needed them much more than he did. These examples give the readers two great lives of service that they can keep in mind, and strive to live up to their own full potentials (however great, or small their contributions may be).
S: Elder Holland used a direct "if - then" sentence to help his listeners understand the love of God and the atonement: "if there would be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over the ninety and nine who need no repentance, then apparently God is not overly preoccupied with percentages"
C: We must do all we can to help those around us -- if we don't we risk the dreams and well-being of many who are poor in circumstance in this world. There is a direct correlation between those who are poor in circumstance and those who are poor in heart -- and thus the blessings and the joy that would come from service and good will from us will encourage us to give all that we can.
A: Elder Holland gave an example of Mother Theresa -- a woman of God recognized not only by the LDS church, but the whole Christian community, and the entire world. He included a quote from her emphasizing that one should do all they can -- and by doing this, adds more credibility to his talk.
P: Most talks, use principles -- Elder Holland chose the principle of service and doing "all that we can" to convey to his audience. He used an example of his life -- of how he was never in need, but would have enough to share with others -- and related this back to many of the circumstances of those listening to him. We must also keep in perspective the feelings and struggles of the poor, and how many of us may never know the difficulty of their everyday lives because of our life circumstance and showered blessings.
"Like you, I have had to worry about finances on occasion, but I have never been poor, nor do I even know how the poor feel." -- Elder Holland
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/are-we-not-all-beggars?lang=eng#watch=video
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