Why should we care about preserving the past - or protecting the future?
Column published September 1st, 2015
In David Ignatius' twice a week columns on foreign affairs he utilizes a mix of high formal diction and relaxed neutral diction to appeal to a wide range of audiences. He uses words like "cult" and "scandal" in a satirical fashion to create a relaxed and humorous tone while also using phrases such as "radical version of selfishness" to convey a serious and reflective tone. His mix of these two styles helps to keep his columns intelligent and well respected while also appealing to the less scholarly reader.