-Here’s a Google Doc’s of this discussion post in case anybody wants to read it in an easier‚ readable format. I attached it as a downloadable file to this thread as well. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIZkdtdZLL7CNgPBQYQQ35eDgV5LB_ig3RpqzYa3cr8/edit?usp=sharing -Even though this writing had a lot of statistics‚ I found “My Alzheimer’s Nightmare and Why It Will Soon Be Yours” by Tiffany Stanley to be more appealing compared to the piece of writing we read last week. The author did a fantastic
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In “Is Facebook Making You Mean?” an article by Lauren Tarshis‚ the author questions whether the negative characteristics of Facebook on children actually outweighs the positive aspects of social media. The author writes using different styles to both emphasize the important information and also to hold the interest of the intended audience. She begins by telling the story of a young girl named Anna who didn’t think through the words that she commented on another girl’s Facebook post and though not
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Book Assignment - “Warrior Ethos/On Sheep‚ Wolves‚ and Sheepdogs” by Steven Pressfield/LTC (RET) Dave Grossman 1a. “The Warrior Ethos embodies certain virtues—courage‚ honor‚ loyalty‚ integrity‚ selflessness and others—that most warrior societies believe must be inculcated from birth” (Pressfield 3). 1b. “Their only response to the wolf‚ though‚ is denial‚ and all too often their response to the sheepdog is scorn and disdain” (Grossman 4). In these examples we look at the warrior in Pressfields description
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The Importance of the Retainer and King in the Heroic Code Members of the Anglo-Saxon warrior society subscribed to an ethos that celebrated the heroic code. In the passage from Beowulf‚ the poet’s interest in the duties of a loyal retainer and the duties of a great king are evident in the specific language he uses to describe Beowulf’s encounter with the dragon. In one specific passage of this poem‚ Beowulf is portrayed as an ideal retainer by the loyalty‚ courage and fealty to the king he possesses
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Aristotle’s Rhetorical Appeals Aristotle came up with a persuasive pattern we see in media all over called‚ rhetorical appeals. Ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos are seen in various types of media‚ ads‚ magazines‚ and many more. In “The Qualities of a Prince” an excerpt by Niccolò Machiavelli‚ he informs us about how a prince is able to hold his title and position and how to maintain the power that he has over the people. He uses past experiences for examples on how to maintain power. In Capitalism: A Love
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Face in the Crowd Give three examples from the film which illustrates the concept of ethos and ethics in connection with LR and Marcia. LR in some part of the movie had ethos but he never had ethics. In his relationship with Marcia he had ethos in the begging of the movie when he was in the jail singing and talking using his great charisma of speak. In addition‚ he lost the Goodwill with her when he lies about his first marriage‚ and when he marries betty-lou while he engaged
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Cassius’ Monologues Cassius used two different monologues to convince Brutus to help him assassinate Caesar. In the first monologue‚ Cassius used ethos to change his reputation and make Caesar seem weak and in the second monologue‚ Cassius used pathos and logos to convince Brutus of Caesar’s ambition and convince Brutus that it was his duty to stop it; both monologues convinced Brutus of different things but together they persuaded Brutus to join Cassius. The first monologue was used to show Brutus
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successful singer; with hits such as: "Firework‚" "California Girls" and "Wide Awake." Proactiv has used the rhetorical concepts: logos‚ ethos‚ and pathos effectively. Resulting in becoming America’s number one acne system. The skin product-advertisement by Proactiv is effective in trying to persuade its targeted consumers into buying its products due to the use of logos‚ ethos‚ and pathos. Celebrities can persuade people to buy advertised products. One reason why Proactiv is successful because
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Animals contain traits that humans acquire into their everyday lives‚ yet humans find different approaches to make these animals suffer on a day to day basis. Tom Regan‚ author of Animal Rights‚ Human Wrongs‚ describes various situations in which humans hunt animals for pleasure while Stephen Rose‚ author of Proud to be a Speciesist‚ illustrates why a speciesist like himself would use animals for research. Tom Regan’s describes his main point as to why humans would want to slaughter such precious
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Modern Day Human Trafficking in Nigeria As an individual‚ imagine going through the motions of a typical day to then realize a women figure has now vanished. This woman figure who has now vanished carried out roles such as a mother‚ sister‚ daughter‚ friend‚ and cousin. Considering this is a blessing as your only imagining such bazaar as for the women in Nigeria this is their reality. In the article “Child‚ Bride‚ Mother: Nigeria” by Stephanie Sinclair provides adequate information to the readers
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