Here I think that Koenig is appealing to logos. She explains that if the murder didn’t happen at best buy, then couldn't have happened at the school library. She explains this is because the library is always swarming with kids; the audience can easily understand this. Ultimately the way Koenig explains it makes sense in a more logical way giving her more support on her other observations and that ups her credibility to the audience.

Its pretty sad to think about this. It makes human seem very inconsiderate and almost selfish, assuming that the whole world is just their, not even considering that there are thousands of organisms who live in the ocean, and because humans pollute and liter, many of them are dying off every day. Here the author may be applying to pathos.

It's crazy to believe someone who's just 21 came up with something that could eventually save the worl

I find this article really interesting because this young man came up with such a simple yet effective idea and its almost mind blowing that someone hasn't already thought of this or acted upon it. I think the intended audience for this article is the general uninformed public. Not only is this a great story to put out there, it also raises awareness that we as an international society need to work together to keep our ocean clean and help the wildlife that call the ocean their home.

It is clear that Jim Trainum does not believe Jays story. He thinks they shut down the case before it got too complicated. The fact that he is a real detective and knows how the system works, makes the audience believe him when he tells that this is not an uncommon thing and that taking "the easy way out" si not a rare thing to see in the business.

Koenigs belief that "all facts are friendly" goes against what Trainum is saying about building your case. It makes her seem very neutral and like she truly want to know the truth even if she doesnt like it.

This explanation is very helpful in understanding what she is talking about for those of us who are not familiar with the process. It also proves that she knows what she is talking about, which gives her credibility.

The way Jim says this makes it seem like he think convicting Adnan was just the simplest way to solve the case and maybe not the right decision.

Koenig proves that Trainum is fit for the job and has experience with similar cases.

Here Koenig is giving credibility to Jim Trainum, making sure it is clear that he is the expert and he will be able to investigate the case on a higher level than Sarah.

I think here Koenig is using logos to appeal to her audience. She explains how its logical that Enright is so optimistic and positive because of how hard it is for a case to actually be overturned and for someone to become innocent.

This may be an example of ethos, or credibility. This shows that now there are more people who don't think that Adnan is guilty or that his should not have been decided the way it was based on the evidence that was provided. This is just another reason that Adnan should push for a retrial.

Maybe Koenig is trying to throw some humor into this episode (pathos)

Maybe here pathos is being used because Adnan is saying that he insists that he is innocent however he has no way to prove it and that people should feel some sort of sympathy toward him or something. Or maybe pathos is being used here because since Adnan has no case to support that he's innocent, there is a lack of sympathy towards him as a victim.

Maybe Koenig is suggesting that part of the verdict of the Hae Lee case was because of the race of Adnan Syed

Two very similar cases with two different verdicts... this case of Justin Wolfs shows that there is hope for Adnan if he really is innocent and gives him a reason to really try to push for a retrial.

The race for president can get very aggressive, and candidates may target others

changes in his story and credibility

Brings up ethos, or credibility, because Trump also said that thats how his mother would pronounce it, showing the changes in his excuses to the media

This appeals to pathos, or emotion, by presenting information that makes you more thankful for what you have and even by ending it with a quotes that makes you realize that you don't need a lot to be happy.

This is a very good way to spread awareness of the issue they are presenting

very innovative and still modern which is very impressive for a dumpster

this is very radical.... who would even think to live in a dumpster?

This article mainly focuses on ethos, or credibility. It brings up the questions of credibility of the judaical system that are presented throughout the serial series by Sarah Koenig and why Adnan has pushed for a retrial

Sarah Koenig does a good job of presenting this while attempting to remain unbiased

this shows that the judicial system may not always be fair because they miss important pieces of cases intentionally or unintentionally sometime

Asia plays a really important part in Adnans case and is one of the only people that can give him an alabi

this may be because of a mistrial, the court may not of looked into the case as well as they should've and should've used more witnesses and evidence to determine the verdict of the case

Recorded by Sarah Koenig, we listen to it for Comp 150, its cool to see what we are listening to is actually something that is happening in the real world

This fun add on helps catch the attention of people who does not have a big interest in the sport, but enjoys the social aspect.

All the background information given helps paint the whole picture, and makes it more interesting and understandable for readers that don't usually follow sports.

A nice way of summing up an informative article about this weekends big football game.

The way this is written makes the article more directed towards fans of the Denver Broncos. I say this based on the authors use of the word "smothered". Another more neutral word could have been used, but because more Broncos fans will read this article than Panthers fans it is a nice way of "hyping up" the winning team.

BBC is a well known news outlet, and would not be able to get away with printing false information. This makes me believe this is a credible author.

The very simple, yet explaining title gives the impression that this article will give me the facts I need to know about this event.

Here Koenig shows her own personal wish in this case. She wants to catch Adnan in a lie. Nad if she thinks she can catch him lying, that must mean she believes he isn't innocent.

Here Koenig is using straight facts to prove her point. In a case like this; opinion and interpretation plays a big part, but you can't deny hard facts.

By using a friendly tone like this, like it is an ongoing conversation between Koenig and the audience, Sarah is able wheel us back into the story by bringing up points from the first episode. It helps the listener feel engaged in Adnans story.

In this sentence Koenig proves both that she might have been bias in the past, and that even though she favors Adnan she is not going to withhold facts. This proves that even though it is hard to stay neutral in a case like this it is important to let the facts speak for themselves and to not leave out anything.

Including this automatic message instantly puts us in the middle of the situation. It makes a point of Adnan actually being in prison for what happened, and it points out the importance of actually figuring out what happened.

I think that there are many other ways to explore new ideas. I also think that because of todays technology, pornography is way to accessible and that many underage children may be accessing it as well.

I agree with this statement. Nowadays it seems to be more socially acceptable for people to objectify women, and pornography definitely isn't helping this. Pornography is typically associated with a negative connotation but is also just kind of set aside as not a big deal.

I find this really interesting considering Utah is known to have a very high population of mormons

a little different than serial, the shooting could be seen as less personal than something like a strangulation. but a murder is a murder and there is always a reason

similar to serial... what is the motive for the murder? who actually did it and why would they want to do it?

It's nice to see that the homeless population is getting more recognition. It seems that they often times go unseen and unheard simply because they are "homeless".

then maybe this is a hint that sharks shouldnt be held in cpativity?

First of all, a shark of this nature does not belong in captivity. A great white is a strong predator on the top of the food chain, and by putting them into captivity, you are basically setting them up to die. It is nearly impossible for anyone to build a tank large enough so that the shark can swim and hunt comfortably.

Koenig really earns my trust by keeping a fairly unbiased approach throughout the several serial podcast episodes. Although she tells adnan he seems like a great guy and feels that she may even know him on a more personal level, she still manages to question the facts and information presented from both sides pretty equally. She also gains my trust more specifically here in episode five. In adnans letter he says he is one-hundred percent sure that if someone tried to commit a murder according to Jays story in twenty one minutes, that it would be impossible. Koenig decides to go out and attempt to follow the path of the murder and see how possible the alleged story really is, earning a deeper trust with the reader by showing how she is not completely closing herself to one side and is open to hearing both stories and looking for support for both.

A map or a visualization of where they went, with the corresponding times, would be nice, it would give the audience a sense of setting and direction. This would just lead to a more immersive reading for the audience.

The constant "Narrative" voice of Koenig helps keep a timeline for the reader. When finishing each passage, it is nice to have a clear progression in the story line. It allows the reader to stay more engaged in the reading, because they are able to see the clear progression to the next scene of the podcast.

The vocabulary gives you a sense of how the interrogation went but, I wish there was more imagery. For example, to give details about the way Jay and the detective reacted to each other; such as describing tone, setting, mood, etc.

The author is able to connect / appeal to a younger audience with the use of a more "laid back" vocabulary. This helps hold the attention of the audience, because the diction is more relatable.

Koenig immediately gives you the details to the murder, which grabs the audience's attention. The use of flashback sets up the scene nicely and gives the proper introduction into the story.

With the letters that Asia had written to to Adan and the affidavit, his case could have turned out very differently. Also, its interesting that Asia in one of the only people that could backup an alibi for Adan, yet she wasn't even questioned in court. This provides some proof that maybe Adan's case was handled the way it should have been, or that there was maybe even bias or prejudice present. However, as stated in the beginning of the podcast, all of the information that Koenig provides seems to be very meaningful and precise.

In this section, Koenig creates a sense of innocence and sympathy for Adnan by describing him as having "giant brown eyes". also, she compares him to a "dairy cow", a pretty simple creature, not known for aggression or violence. maybe she is trying to connect with the readers again some more, or even possibly showing that she is really holding on to her hope that Adan is actually innocent despite all the accusations against him throughout the past years

here Sarah Koenig states this to show her audience that she too is just simply curious about the case and is making herself more relatable to the audience

some kind of foreshadowing. refers to William Shakespeare's many stories of young, often forbidden, love ending in almost inevitable tragic events

here Koenig is showing how in depth she has to go and how deep she has to dig in order to find the details she really needs

Sarah Koenig shows that she has a need to get very "technical" about everything she encounters, and will be very precise throughout the rest of the podcast

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