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    Martina Javellana 03/19/10 COM 324: Communication Theory and Society The Narrative Paradigm in Advertising Persuasion I. Definition of the Theory The Narrative Paradigm Theory is grounded on Fisher’s explanation of storytelling as something natural to man stating that men as “homo narrans” are the “storytelling animals” (Wood‚ 200). This is an activity most basic to humans and an activity that is distinctive to them. Men relate their experiences in the form

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    One might define journalism as the act of putting into writing the happenings in the world at large. Events occur in the world and are relayed back to the world by reporters. Reporters are named such due to their effort to objectively report the facts‚ and objectivity is the key. To remain completely impassive‚ to transmit occurrences in the world back to the world unaltered and exactly as they were‚ is the main goal of journalism. In fact‚ this goal is so central to journalism that one might call

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    with the technique they are going to use. Celebrities like Beyoncé‚ Justin Bieber‚ and Kanye West‚ are used to advertise a multitude of products such as skin products‚ food‚ and clothing. This is due to the technique peripheral route persuasion. Peripheral route persuasion “ doesn’t engage systematic thinking‚ but does produce fast results as people respond to informative cues” (Myers 2015 520). In the advertisement that I chose‚ Beyoncé is doing an advertisement

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    The criticism of His criticism In Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion‚ diction and subversive tone depict Austen’s disdain and disapproval towards the society. Sir Walter Elliot informs Anne and Mr. Shepherd about his irritation toward people who strive to rise above the society. He mentions how naval officer is a profession that transits “man with obscure birth into undue distinction” (Austen 14)‚ and expresses his disgust towards the officers growing old in appearance sooner than any other man. Sir

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    President Jackson was well known because of his decision making‚ and the choices he has made. Andrew Jackson went thru different controversies as a president‚ he argued for what he believed in and what he thought was right. The National bank‚ moving Indian tribes and the law making of South Carolina. On February 1834 president Jackson went to the National bank to decuse some prior incidents. As he spoke to the bankers‚ he had said “ I have been a close observer of the doings of the Bank of the United

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    but also must do anything and everything you can possibly do to get what you need as opposed to the other means of protesting from Socrates‚ persuasion‚ and Dr. King‚ non-violent direct action. The views from each of these

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    forms of persuasion. This is something that people encounter daily‚ whether in interpersonal interactions or in advertisements. Regardless‚ all around‚ there are messages being pushed at people that attempt to persuade people to change their beliefs and behaviors. Specifically looking at advertisements‚ there are two routes of persuasion that companies take when attempting to push a specific way of thinking. One of these ways is known as the central route of persuasion. This route of persuasion looks

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    Classically‚ persuasion comes in three basic types: logos‚ pathos and ethos. Logos are appeals to reason‚ relying in evidence‚ facts‚ research‚ observation and examples to put arguments forward. Pathos refers to emotional appeals‚ meant to arouse feelings and biases in the reader. The last one‚ ethos‚ relies on the reader’s innate sense of right and wrong. Using any one of them is a valid way of crafting an argument piece‚ provided that the actual writing is good (you can use a qualified writing

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    Lesson Plan The Deadly Persuasion Every day‚ we are exposed to some form of advertisement. We believe this has become society’s means of communication. Good or bad‚ harmful or useful‚ advertisements are everywhere. They influence how we see the world and distort our perception on the way we should speak‚ look‚ and behave. We are aware that advertisement is all around‚ but no one really knows the lengths that companies go to grab our attention. Our objective is to teach our peers the powerful

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    influence them. Understanding how credibility can influence attitudes is important when conducting presentations to promoting a product. I plan on using the persuasion techniques and information on attitudes in many of my future public speaking engagements which are aimed at addressing youth in the community. Knowing about certain routes of persuasion will help me to better influence others to either adopt my views but actually take the time to understand them. For example‚ looking the part of an expert

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