The way the writer/author really elaborated on the main points he/she had about the media ad was great and is sure to convince an audience. I hope to argue strong points and be able to be as passionate about the main use of rhetoric behind the ad I choose. Another good point about this rhetoric analysis is the author tells the reader up front that the only strong argument that can be made about this ad is using pathos. The author says the ethos is not credible and nonexistent in this ad and that the logos is unreliable. Going into this analysis, the reader already has insight on what to expect and that is because the author did a great job in preparing his/her audience. These are some key points I want to include in my analysis.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
What works and what doesn't
In the example rhetorical analysis, the writer does a great job at discussing his/her opinion as well as tie in facts to support why he/she chooses to stand on that side of the argument. The introduction is a real attention grabber because it clearly states the facts while comparing the media's topic, comparing world disasters, to other disasters that are current in our world today. The opening paragraph is great and sets up for a great rhetorical analysis. Reading farther into the paper, there are many places where sentences are not needed because they are just not necessary and tend to repeat what has already been said. The writer was just trying to "pad" the paper so that it would meet the necessary word requirement, which is quite evident in certain places. In addition, some of the ideas are not complete thoughts. The writer needs to elaborate on some of the ideas that are suggested in this analysis rather than leaving the reader hanging.
The way the writer/author really elaborated on the main points he/she had about the media ad was great and is sure to convince an audience. I hope to argue strong points and be able to be as passionate about the main use of rhetoric behind the ad I choose. Another good point about this rhetoric analysis is the author tells the reader up front that the only strong argument that can be made about this ad is using pathos. The author says the ethos is not credible and nonexistent in this ad and that the logos is unreliable. Going into this analysis, the reader already has insight on what to expect and that is because the author did a great job in preparing his/her audience. These are some key points I want to include in my analysis.
The way the writer/author really elaborated on the main points he/she had about the media ad was great and is sure to convince an audience. I hope to argue strong points and be able to be as passionate about the main use of rhetoric behind the ad I choose. Another good point about this rhetoric analysis is the author tells the reader up front that the only strong argument that can be made about this ad is using pathos. The author says the ethos is not credible and nonexistent in this ad and that the logos is unreliable. Going into this analysis, the reader already has insight on what to expect and that is because the author did a great job in preparing his/her audience. These are some key points I want to include in my analysis.
Monday, May 30, 2011
When to use "I"
Some of the successful ways that a writer can use "I" is through argumentative writing. When a writer is trying to make their point known, using "I" and talking in first person can be very successful because it makes the argument more valid. It helps to make the points in the argument clearer. Some of the examples the author of this blog says are good ways to use "I" are, "I contend", "I argue", "I advance the position", and "I have concluded". These are all great ways to use "I" without talking specifically about yourself. The author of this blog says that depending on the context of the text will determine how effect the use of "I" is. Some of the ways that "I" can spoil a good argument is by using phrases that are more self-directed rather than interactive with both the writer and the reader. Two phrases that the author of this blog believes spoil a good argument are "I believe" and "In my opinion".
When I write my first paper, I plan to utilize the effective ways of using "I" when I argue my point what the media is actually projecting. Most media ads today advertise sex through the clothing that is being sold. My position on this is that the object of sex should not be used to sell clothing because it only teaches other generations that this is what they need to portray in order to be noticed by others. Media advertisements such as these are harmful to our youth today. I would argue strong points about this issue with the help of the tips that I have learned through this blog. Also, limiting how much I use "I" and showing how many others in the public have the same views as I do will help me when it comes to arguing my point about using sex as an object for ads.
When I write my first paper, I plan to utilize the effective ways of using "I" when I argue my point what the media is actually projecting. Most media ads today advertise sex through the clothing that is being sold. My position on this is that the object of sex should not be used to sell clothing because it only teaches other generations that this is what they need to portray in order to be noticed by others. Media advertisements such as these are harmful to our youth today. I would argue strong points about this issue with the help of the tips that I have learned through this blog. Also, limiting how much I use "I" and showing how many others in the public have the same views as I do will help me when it comes to arguing my point about using sex as an object for ads.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bathroom Signs and how they are offensive...? Or just confusing
I found that in reading this post that all of the signs that are made today for the washrooms are just absurd. It should not be that complicated to make appropriate signage for the restrooms in today's day and age. With everything else going on in the world, bathroom signs should not be an issue.
After looking at all of the signs that were posted to the blog, I found most of them to be pretty comical and some of them just bizarre and unnecessary. Using inappropriate sexual symbols to represents the gender of a public restroom is again not necessary with how far our society has come today. Men and women should have generic symbols that represent the difference of the public restrooms.
Overall, I feel that people read too much into the symbols used to represent a man and a woman. If men are supposed to be the dominant species and females are supposed to have evolved from the males, then why is there a sense of equality between the two species? Is one supposed to be more superior than the other? I don't think that it is intended to offend anyone about the gender they are through bathroom signs. Too many people today take everything in offense to themselves and the way they are. If there is a sexist or racial comment made or implied anywhere today toward an individual who is of that gender or race, they feel the need to be offended by it most of the time just because they think that everyone is talking about them personally. This just draws attention to a situation that did not need to be made light of in the first place.
I discovered through this blog that majority of the world population today views males as being the dominant species while females are inferior to them. This is similar to Adam and Eve and how everything was in the beginning. The woman came from the man and they just exist together. Man is the dominant species because it was created first, and society still very much sees this today. Although more women hold jobs that used to only be considered a "man's" occupation, they are not getting paid the same nor are they given most of the same benefits. In some instances they are sexually harassed for having positions that have this kind of authority simply because the male feels he has to be assertive and dominant to show who is really in charge.
If more people would stop reading into signs and start accepting the generic symbols for men and women, the stick figures for the bathrooms, then society today would not be viewing everything so politically. More women would stop being so feminist because they would see how they are really accepted into society.
After looking at all of the signs that were posted to the blog, I found most of them to be pretty comical and some of them just bizarre and unnecessary. Using inappropriate sexual symbols to represents the gender of a public restroom is again not necessary with how far our society has come today. Men and women should have generic symbols that represent the difference of the public restrooms.
Overall, I feel that people read too much into the symbols used to represent a man and a woman. If men are supposed to be the dominant species and females are supposed to have evolved from the males, then why is there a sense of equality between the two species? Is one supposed to be more superior than the other? I don't think that it is intended to offend anyone about the gender they are through bathroom signs. Too many people today take everything in offense to themselves and the way they are. If there is a sexist or racial comment made or implied anywhere today toward an individual who is of that gender or race, they feel the need to be offended by it most of the time just because they think that everyone is talking about them personally. This just draws attention to a situation that did not need to be made light of in the first place.
I discovered through this blog that majority of the world population today views males as being the dominant species while females are inferior to them. This is similar to Adam and Eve and how everything was in the beginning. The woman came from the man and they just exist together. Man is the dominant species because it was created first, and society still very much sees this today. Although more women hold jobs that used to only be considered a "man's" occupation, they are not getting paid the same nor are they given most of the same benefits. In some instances they are sexually harassed for having positions that have this kind of authority simply because the male feels he has to be assertive and dominant to show who is really in charge.
If more people would stop reading into signs and start accepting the generic symbols for men and women, the stick figures for the bathrooms, then society today would not be viewing everything so politically. More women would stop being so feminist because they would see how they are really accepted into society.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Rhetorical Analysis
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In the ad that I chose about PETA, they are appealing to the audience using the rhetorical triangle. In the ad they show that they have done research about the similarities between humans and animals. This logos part of the ad makes the author sound intelligent. The pathos part of this ad is the envy and lust that women feel towards Pamela Anderson. She looks seductive in this ad to show women that by saving the animals they can look this seductive as well as show men that if they seek out vegetarians they will all look this good. The ethos part of this ad is where the author convinces the audience that being a carnivore is morally wrong and that we should all save the animals.
I believe that this ad is strongly advertising the pathos aspect because the first part of the ad that catches the audience's eye is the seductive Pamela Anderson. The ad itself is supposed to be advertising the advantage to being a vegetarian as opposed to a carnivore. I think that the author has done a good job portraying this message because the image is eye catching and makes you think about what the initial image is saying. This causes you, the reader, to read further into the ad and think about the message which is that humans and animals are similar so therefore save the animals and go vegetarian so that everyone knows you care.
In the ad that I chose about PETA, they are appealing to the audience using the rhetorical triangle. In the ad they show that they have done research about the similarities between humans and animals. This logos part of the ad makes the author sound intelligent. The pathos part of this ad is the envy and lust that women feel towards Pamela Anderson. She looks seductive in this ad to show women that by saving the animals they can look this seductive as well as show men that if they seek out vegetarians they will all look this good. The ethos part of this ad is where the author convinces the audience that being a carnivore is morally wrong and that we should all save the animals.
I believe that this ad is strongly advertising the pathos aspect because the first part of the ad that catches the audience's eye is the seductive Pamela Anderson. The ad itself is supposed to be advertising the advantage to being a vegetarian as opposed to a carnivore. I think that the author has done a good job portraying this message because the image is eye catching and makes you think about what the initial image is saying. This causes you, the reader, to read further into the ad and think about the message which is that humans and animals are similar so therefore save the animals and go vegetarian so that everyone knows you care.
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