Innledning
1.
Mixed martial arts, or MMA, stands as a contemporary combat discipline where two opponents engage in a ring, utilizing a diverse array of techniques drawn from various combat sports and martial arts, hence the term "mixed martial arts."
Text 1, penned by Jenny Flinn in 2017, delves into the essence of mixed martial arts, highlighting its status as the world's second fastest-growing sport.
The piece sheds light on the struggles faced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the prominent MMA organization, in the early 1990s due to negative public perceptions regarding its perceived high levels of violence.
Over time, however, MMA gained immense popularity, culminating in a recent report recognizing it as the second fastest growing sport worldwide.
In contrast, Text 2, an excerpt from a 2016 article by Peter McCabe, the chief executive of Headway, the brain injury association, staunchly advocates for the ban of mixed martial arts. He vehemently criticizes the sport, deeming it senseless and brutal in nature.
On a different note, Text 3 titled "In Defence of Mixed Martial Arts," a blog article penned by Cameron Mee in 2015, presents an argument in favor of MMA while acknowledging its inherent violent aspects.
The author acknowledges that MMA may not cater to everyone's taste, yet emphasizes that there are numerous enthusiasts who genuinely enjoy and appreciate the sport.
Utdrag
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In Text 2, Peter McCabe presents a forceful argument opposing mixed martial arts and advocating for its prohibition.
Right from the start, McCabe skillfully captivates the reader's attention with the headline "How many more young people must die before mixed martial arts is banned?"
The use of a rhetorical question serves the purpose of immediately engaging the audience. While not explicitly seeking an answer, McCabe compels readers to ponder their own perspectives.
To bolster his stance on MMA, McCabe adeptly employs three forms of appeals: Pathos, logos, and ethos, effectively reaching out to the reader's emotions, logic, and credibility.
The writer uses pathos, seeking to engage the audience emotionally, when he talks about João Carvalho’s death and how his family feels:
‘’Everyone understands how agonising it is for a family to wait by the hospital bedside of their loved one, hoping and praying they will regain consciousness’’
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