Jose Perez P.4 8/20/13 Humorists and their Role “There are people who can talk sensibly about a controversial issue; they’re called humorists.” Alen De Botton states that “the chief aim of humorists is not merely to entertain but`to convey with impunity messages that might be dangerous or impossible to state directly`” I agree with his opinion. Humorists are entertainers; even before written history they have always been essential to society. Comedians such
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Growing up and still to this day I am told how to uphold an image‚ a reputation‚ the same as Lynn Peril wrote about in her essay “Pink Think”. Femininity suggests that women and girls will never be looked at as someone who will ever reach an expectation of anything higher than being the wife at home raising a family and loving their husband. Being seen as that gentle‚ soft‚ delicate‚ nurturing being as Peril notes‚ pink think is a set of ideas and attitudes about what constitutes proper female behavior
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A comparative analysis of 2 newspaper articles from different publications‚ both reporting the same issue. Abstract This paper compares 2 newspaper articles from different publications‚ both centered on the same issue. After a brief background of the publications and the journalists‚ this paper will provide an initial analysis of the coverage. The articles will then be further analyzed based on the following criteria: * Intended audience * Objectivity * Accuracy & documentation
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epidemic is rapidly spreading throughout America‚ reeking havoc on the nation. I have chosen two articles that discuss this issue and use different rhetorical strategies to convince the reader of the causes of this deadly epidemic as well as different aspects of the disease that should be focused on when researching treatments options. Examining the different rhetorical strategies used in the articles proves that‚ although logos arguments can be a good way to convince an audience of your point‚ use
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Totalitarian state attempts to control all aspects of its citizens’ lives. Freedom of speech and thought‚ emotions‚ individuality and privacy are scarce commodities under this regime. This must not make sense to the majority‚ yet still we do not rebel. You may well believe the party is managing our society well‚ there is strong evidence that this is not the case. As the party has gained more and more power‚ it has also taken away more and more rights. The issue of freedom of speech and thought
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Nike‚ Inc. is known traditionally to be a brand suited for competitive athletes‚ with its origins rooted in selling athletic shoes‚ but over the course of recent years‚ the merchandise has expanded to include clothing and other gear to athletes and non-athletes alike. Nike has adapted its advertising campaigns to reach its eclectic audience by sponsoring globally renowned athletes such as Lance Armstrong. Though cyclists are in the minority of the athletic world and it’s fans‚ the campaigns involving
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Profile Process Planning Sheet: Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation Week 1 Assignment Please answer the following questions in complete sentence and paragraph format. Although this is not a formal essay assignment‚ please note that proper spelling‚ grammar‚ and sentence structure are required. This week’s lecture and Chapters 2 and 3 in your text will help you work through some of the terms within the rhetorical situation. Defining Topic‚ Angle‚ Purpose 1. What is your chosen topic? (For example:
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Matthew O’Brien wrote an article called Poverty Is Literally Making People Sick Because They Can’t Afford Food‚ published in 2014 in the Atlantic. He argues that the poor people are becoming sick due to their inability to pay for their necessities. Necessities such as food. O’Brien starts out with his article connecting himself to his readers‚ then he uses reputable sources‚ citing statistics‚ and talking about possible solutions in helping poor Americans. O’Brien uses rhetorical situation‚ audience‚
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Newspaper Article- Written by Scripps for the school magazine. Outstanding! Our Oxbridge Boys Elevate The School! So how can you do the same? So it’s final! Congratulations! The boys of Cutlers’ Grammar school have finally made their headmaster the happiest man in Sheffield after eight of Cutlers’ most influential students make the grade and earn themselves a place at Oxbridge. They are the first of their kind in the history of the school and are they proud? The answer lies firmly with the
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Television and the Rhetorical Analysis May 9th‚ 1961. Newton N. Minow stands in front of a convention of the National Association of Broadcasters to give his first big speech‚ “Television and the Public Interest.” Minow was appointed by President John F Kennedy himself‚ as the new chairman of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). His speech directly speaks about the influence and future of broadcasting television. He refers the current programming as a “vast wasteland” and ultimately advocates
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