Ravens Concerns: Not Joe Flacco
Mike Preston begins the article by simply stating Joe Flacco is one of the greatest. "The best thing to say about Joe Flacco is that there is nothing to say about Joe Flacco," (Line 1) Preston opens with this statement for he is implying that Flacco is simply one of those ball players who can leave a person speechless just by the plays he makes on the field.
Mike Preston, is not the type of writer to hold back his words. When Preston has something to say he makes it clear to be heard, and gives the athletes the image they deserve and work for - in Flacco's postion, a positive one. For example, in The Ravens have concerns, but Joe Flacco isn't one of them, portrays Joe Flacco to be a "flexible" man who can work with anybody and do a phenomenal job. Preston states "The best thing to say about Joe Flacco is that there is nothing to say about Joe Flacco." Here he is defending Flacco as he comments that he is such a positive "superstar." This is Just on of the examples of how diction is positively created in several of his columns. Preston simply gives athletes the credit, appreciation recognition they work and deserve for. |
Joe Flacco Super Bowl XLVII's MVP
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Preston's diction shows a strong emotional attachment he has with the athletes he writes about, he is idolizing Flacco which can be evident in the following lines such as "more importantly, he has remained honest and pretty humble." Flacco is not only seen as a great athlete but just on overall good person. The sincere language of this text not only compliments Flacco, but also builds the theory that Preston is also a writer than can build an athletes career.
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