How to Write an Incendiary Blog Post

Chris Clarke's "How to Write an Incendiary Blog Post" show examples,to his knowledge, of certain content included in blogs that spark controversy. The word "incendiary" describes something that is likely to cause controversy, or something that is prone to starting fires. The author, instead of giving lengthy step-by-step instructions, lists out content seen in incendiary blog posts. The article doesn't necessarily instruct you on how to write a incendiary blog, but instead gives examples of content that are designed to cause controversy. Also the article

One rhetorical stratrgy Clarke decided to use was the anaphora "this sentence..." at the beginning of every sentence throughout his article. The anaphora used places emphasis on the phrase "this sentence..." to create a variety of effects, mainly to get a message from the writer to the reader.
Another rhetorical strategy Clarke uses is the repetition at the beginning of each sentence- sort of similar to the anaphora Clarke uses. The repetition used, similar to the anaphora used, places emphasis on Clarkes phrase "this sentence...". Overall Clarke tries to get the message out to the reader that certain content posted or seen in blogs create controversy amongst its readers.

People exhibiting controversy

My opinion about Clarke's article is he purposely designed this article to be read in a certain way. Also Clarke doesn't literally instruct you on how to write an incendiary post but instead list out "controversial" content seen in incendiary blogs. In addition, the article evokes thoughts and makes the reader think about the effects media has on people as the article summarizes content used to stir up controversy.