Maude Barlow uses figurative language when he states, "In an increasingly small world..." He does not mean that the world is literally getting smaller, but that the culture and diversity is shrinking. This is effective because it makes the reader pause and reread to make sure they read it right.
Barlow also uses personification as he personifies "the messages" of the conglomerates. He says, "The messages are loud and clear: 'Get big or die,' and 'Get a corporate sponsor or folds."
Imagery is powerful in the second paragraph when he describes young people in Nike and Gap clothes, the reader instantly pictures the youth of the world covered in brand-name clothing.
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Good analysis! I liked how specific you were with your examples.
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I really liked what you said about culture and diversity shrinking. I agree with you on that. Of course the world isn't getting smaller, but sometimes it definitely feels like that when everything is closing in on us. Great analysis!
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