Based on the experiment conducted by Penrose and Geisler's I would say I am a combination of both Roger and Janet as a writer. There are times I can write about a subject with ease an importance due to the fact I relate and feel more comfortable or knowledgeable with a specific topic, Much like roger. Then there are times I am comparable to Janet, who may not understand, lack the knowledge or have may limited experience in a specific subject. This is when I find myself paraphrasing, using more definitions, or just reiterate my source’s content. Unless I feel confident with a subject I would not consider myself, someone who writes with authority. Simply I find that it is a struggle sitting in front of a computer or blank sheet of paper having…
When we read a particular piece of literature the author has a main point that she wishes to be heard and understood. In order to do this effectively, many writers use Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle. The interplay of presenting facts, soliciting emotional responses, and creating a tone of credibility is important in order to persuade the reader of the writer’s point of view. The use of logos cites facts, statistic, and evidence to substantiate the claims made and to validate the argument. Pathos is used to bring emotion to the work so the reader can connect on a psychological level. This is accomplished using certain words, quotes, interviews, or images. Words can elicit feelings of sympathy, pity, anger, or can motivate entire crowds of people to action. Last, but certainly as important as the two preceding concepts, is ethos. This allows the author to set a persuasive tone in the work that makes the piece a believable and trustworthy source of information. It…
Even though using long words, complex sentences, or metaphors could make the writing better for some audience. However, a large number of audience would prefer a simple or graphical writing which would help them to understand complex ideas in shorter time.…
Logos is the prove and the supporting evidence of a claim. It’s discovered that Logos was Aristotle’s favorite, and the most important one of Ethos and Pathos. For example, picture (4) shows Beckham with a soccer ball and milk stain on his mouth. The image suggests that drinking milk will help build muscles, be leaner, and active. Beckham’s body and being a great soccer player are used to persuade audience to drink milk to become same as Beckham. The writing in the image is the evidence shown to prove the claim. Another example picture (5) shows Julia Roberts advertising a skin cream Teint Miracle. The advertisement makes argument by showing that if Julia Roberts has nice skin, by using the cream you will also have a nice skin. The suggestion written on the image is an evidence to claim that this skin care cream will give you a nice skin. Therefore, Logos is persuasive to audience and truly…
Rhetorical situations are defined by the kinds of appeals that may affect an audience, the pistesis. There are three types: the rhetors credibility (ethos), the emotions (pathos), and the systems of reasoning (logos). While both rhetorical situations rely on all three types of pistesis, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech relies more heavily on the “ethos”, whereas Coca-Cola’s relies more heavily on the “pathos”.…
The third and final appeal is Logos (logical appeal). Logos comes into play when the advertisement starts stating the facts about breastfeeding and how much it will cost the teen if they use formula instead. Showing numbers in advertisement gives a realistic view or payment to parenthood. Teens don’t usually think about the consequences of teen pregnancy and one of them is monetary. By stating how much they will spend on baby formula shows teens that money is also involved with raising a child. At a young age, many teens think they’ll just have a child and that it. Having a child is a lifetime…
You will be writing your Profile essay to your local community. Imagine you might submit the Profile to your local newspaper or have it shared in a community newsletter; the readers of those publications make up your target audience. In two to three paragraphs, define your local community and describe what makes it unique. What are the needs, expectations, motivations,…
In "Rhetorical Reading Strategies and the Construction of Meaning" by Christina Haas and Linda Flower, the authors tells us in reading we should have strategies. The two main strategies they elaborate through out the passage are literary theory and cognitive research. Both take a huge part while reading to have a better understanding. As Haas and Flower say "'Critical reading' involves more than careful reading for content, more than identification of conventional features of discourse, such as introduction or examples, and more than simple evaluation based on agreeing or disagreeing"(170). That's why these strategies come in place, a good reader should be able to identify the topic sentence, supporting points, and conclusion. Students lack…
Clip an effective advertisement from a magazine or newspaper that relates in some way to the editorial or article. Through brainstorming, determine to what extent the ad depends on logos, ethos, and pathos. Make sure to consider the logical fallacies discussed in this chapter as well. After reviewing your brainstorming, devise a thesis that expresses your feelings about the ad’s persuasive strategies. Are they responsible or effective? Why or why not?…
Authors Becky Herz, and Kim Phuc wrote essays that not only touched hearts, but also made people take a different look at life and those around them. “The Long Road to Forgiveness” and “My Husband Will Call Me Tomorrow” are two essays that use literary devices such as pathos, imagery, ethos, and repetition to effectively tell their stories. By using different rhetorical and literary devices in their writing they were able to make an impact with their words. Words are very powerful weapons in the battle of making a point and trying to make sure that people actually understand that same point. In Herz’s “My Husband Will Call Tomorrow” she was able to use repetition as well as visual devices to effectively tell her story. Her use of these devices allows the reader to be able to connect and see things from her level. Phuc’s essay on the other hand, was able to evoke gut-wrenching emotion, just using devices such as imagery and details about to make her story credible.…
I have a fantastic idea that will allow your company to make a significantly larger profit in the future. This is inspired by your 2016 Halloween costume selection. I recommend you market a costume called “White Person.” Featuring the stereotypical large nose, with some appalling freckles, the costume should be available to both men and women.…
Finley use of logos, pathos, and ethos throughout his speech captures the audience’s attention. Finley uses pathos throughout the presentation by showing the audience…
I believe that the rhetorical strategy of narration is both seen differently in the article, “Unnatural Killers”, by John Grisham and the article, “The Case Against College Athletic Recruiting” by Ben Adler. Both appeal emotionally to the reader but one is a lot more logical in its approach then the other.…
Well-known Sci-fi writer, Ray Bradbury, in his novel, Fahrenheit 451, illustrates that relationships reflect who individuals are and who they want to be. Bradbury’s purpose is to promote the idea that a person should have the courage to listen to their own beliefs and thoughts of happiness rather than to blend in with society. He adopts a disoriented and poetic tone in order to appeal to similar feelings and experiences on a non-realistic scale in his young adult readers.…
In rhetorical writing there are many key elements which are used. Some of these elements that are utilized are: Audience, Purpose, and Context. Each one of these three are used differently, but ultimately, in a similar way. Here are some examples using “pc gaming making a comeback, is here to stay” as reference, a staff editorial found on the website www.gameindustry.com.…