We had some very descriptive posts last week! Thank you! Remember to post a minimum of five sentences and proofread closely for typos and misspellings.
Our question this week comes from Jackie Mwaniki.
Cite examples of ethos, pathos, logos in the James B. Twitchell "How to advertise a dangerous product" essay and compare that to the current Clairol advertisements or any other advertisement you have seen on television, online, in a magazine, or on the radio. Please explain how each example is pathos, ethos, or logos. Discuss whether or not Twitchell and whatever advertisement you choose successfully reach their intended audiences.
Remember that each of these posts is worth 1% of your grade. They are meant to prepare you for communication in an online environment and provide you with a more "public" rhetorical space in which to share your ideas.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Week Four Thought Question
Our thought question comes from Ryan Harkin! Thanks, Ryan! I am anxious to read your replies!
This week we talked about color in writing and how it can affect the reader, so I would like to have everyone write about sometime in their life when color affected their mood. For example: When it is winter and all the trees are bare and the grass is all brown, it is kind of depressing. Then when it snows and everything is covered in a blanket of snow, it is very beautiful. Try to use metaphor and simile in your writing. Thanks!
This week we talked about color in writing and how it can affect the reader, so I would like to have everyone write about sometime in their life when color affected their mood. For example: When it is winter and all the trees are bare and the grass is all brown, it is kind of depressing. Then when it snows and everything is covered in a blanket of snow, it is very beautiful. Try to use metaphor and simile in your writing. Thanks!
Friday, September 7, 2007
Week Three Thought Question
Thank you for your replies to last week's thought question! Several good points were raised regarding whether students should be taught writing or composition!
For this week, I would like you to discuss our readings from the book. In David Sedaris' narrative "Ashes," he describes what his family was like. I would like you to use this space for the week to describe an especially strong memory you have of either a parent, friend, or anyone that your life has touched.
Avoid cliches. Be specific. Describe this person. Briefly describe a moment spent with this person. Make it complex. Perhaps you might describe a moment when someone that you admire did something unexpected and not admirable. Maybe describe a moment when someone that you did not like did something likeable. Search for paradox and contrast.
I am really looking forward to these posts! Thanks!
For this week, I would like you to discuss our readings from the book. In David Sedaris' narrative "Ashes," he describes what his family was like. I would like you to use this space for the week to describe an especially strong memory you have of either a parent, friend, or anyone that your life has touched.
Avoid cliches. Be specific. Describe this person. Briefly describe a moment spent with this person. Make it complex. Perhaps you might describe a moment when someone that you admire did something unexpected and not admirable. Maybe describe a moment when someone that you did not like did something likeable. Search for paradox and contrast.
I am really looking forward to these posts! Thanks!
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