People are all “products of their time,” focusing upon American issues from American perspectives. Recent events have shown that it is difficult to separate the self from surroundings, even if a person desires a change. One month, individuals are terrified of a virus, the next he/she is protesting for the right to get a haircut. Another month individuals are oblivious of racial violations, the next each is taking a knee. How does this come about? How is an audience persuaded toward a position? Is a person even aware of this persuasion? Therefore, examine the iphone: it has a screen; it has the ability to call; it is fragile. Now examine it again: it is expensive; it is addictive; it has come to define many owners. How have manufacturers managed to get the world tied to this object? How have they convince their audience that the latest model is a necessity? What wording is being used to convey the values, issues, and social structure of the owner? After all, a phone is a phone. Or is it? Once examined, address these points by using the Toulmin method of evaluation in a four-page typed essay. Remember to also use at least four academic sources that include in-text citations (cite when done/shifting to another source), a pre-write, proofread, peer review, and type the final draft in order to turn in a strong essay. I would also like you to add a fifth typed page that will serve as your works cited page for your source list
