How the Other Half Lives
by Jacob A. Riis

How the Other Half Lives: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

Riis structures his work methodically, dissecting a different aspect of tenement life in each chapter. This aspect of his style lends itself well to persuasive writing, as each section builds upon and deepens the arguments made in earlier sections. Riis builds his body of evidence strategically and gradually, detailing the history of tenement development before delving into the modern day and his personal experiences.