Analysis

Here, we point out the main aspects we focus on when analyzing “The United States of BOO!” by Michael Moore

The essay generally follows a traditional structure, with a title, introduction, main body, and conclusion. The title of the essay suggests that the text is going to focus on the US and that it will be critical of American paranoia in an ironic and humorous way.

The sender of the text is American author and documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore. Since it has been translated and published in a few other countries, this essay is open to any receivers interested in American politics, terrorism, or corporate affairs.

Moreover, we analyze the characteristics of the text. Michael Moore uses a combination of open and closed argumentation in his essay, rhetorical devices like allusions or irony, and a colloquial (including various slang words) and easy to follow language. Also, Michael Moore uses three forms of appeal in his essay.

You can find our entire analysis of the text in the following pages of the study guide!