Just about anyone can produce a neutral, favorable, or unfavorable impression toward a person, place or thing, depending on the language used. Many tabloid newspapers (such as the National Enquirer) are known for their exaggerated descriptions and stories. Orwell states "the English language is becoming ugly and inaccurate because of our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts" (200). Tabloid newspapers are an example of these inaccurate stories. For example a tabloid newspaper could make San Diego appear like Hawaii or it could destroy it by describing it to be like the Bronx. Tabloid writers furthermore try to persuade readers that their stories are true, when in reality they are not. In my opinion anyone can easily become a tabloid writer. For instance, I am going to describe San Diego in three different ways to demonstrate my opinion regarding tabloids use of language.
             A tabloid writer may want to attract an unfavorable impression toward San Diego. One would do this by exaggerating the unpleasant things about the city. For example, one can say San Diego is an expensive place to live and as a result of this the number of homeless people increase weekly. Some areas in San Diego are over built with useless old stores and restaurants. The few rich people who live in San Diego are located in overcrowded, noisy neighborhoods. Since there is not enough parking and gas is expensive a majority of San Diegans ride bikes and skateboards to and from work. In my opinion this made-up description of San Diego would not make me want to vacation here and this is just one of the attempts a tabloid newspaper will try to do; they persuade their readers.
             On the other-hand the tabloid can choose to give its readers a favorable impression of San Diego by exaggerating the h
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