Read this excerpt from Ray Bradbury’s commencement speech.And then you gather around you the people who do believe in you—your parents and a few friends, if you're lucky. We don't have many friends in this world; but the few that do believe in you—and then you move on into the future. I try to do that.

Bradbury speaks directly to listeners with “you” and includes himself with “we” and “I.” This personal, conversational language helps him connect with the audience. The excerpt does not present researched facts or examples to prove an argument; its main effect is building a connection.

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