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Ryan Meehan

Discussion: Your rhetorical life - 53 views

started by Ryan Meehan on 17 Nov 08 no follow-up yet
  • Ashlee Duckworth
     
    I use rhetoric everyday. Even before this class I used rhetoric everyday and just didn't know it. Even if I don't think about it when I use it, I still realize that I use it everyday. Just the other day I used rhetoric when I had to take an online test. My computer was being temperamental and after I had entered the test, my computer would not go forth with the test. So I clicked cancel, hoping that it would let me re-enter. Just my luck it did not let me enter the test once again and it was showing that I had a zero for the grade of the test! So I had to use rhetoric in every way to convince my instructor that I should have another chance at taking the test. I used ethos because I had to prove myself to him saying I was a good person and would never give him false information. I had to prove my moral stance. I used pathos by stating that I was having a hard time with my computer and just made him have a little compassion for the things I was dealing with. I used logos to describe all the logic of what happened with my computer and why I deserved another chance to take the test.
Ashlee Duckworth

With the Presidential electio... - 0 views

    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Title?
  • Through their methods of doing this
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Sounds weird for some reason, maybe you could put .... through various methods
  • we can
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      No Point of View!
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  • Everyone
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      POV
  • and a s
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      in a ?
  • very good
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      very well spoken? or very intelligent public speaker maybe?
  • McCain’s campaign is fairly well fleshed out, as it has its bases in Bush’s platform
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This sentence seems out of place. I think you were trying to use a transition, but this does not seem to fit.
  • uses logos
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      the use of
  • address
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      addressed
  • one war.  
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      one in war
  • allows him to
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      allows a way ... that part of the sentence sounds weird
  • worse and Iraq.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      worse in Iraq?
  • It is interesting to note that in his visual rhetoric McCain tends to avoid approaches on Logos, instead focusing on pathos, while in his written rhetoric, such as this article, he does the opposite
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Very nice observation!
  • Obama is a very good public speaker
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Not worded right
  • ones do. 
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      No need for the word do. end it at ones.
  • s transition — despite
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Maybe use a comma, or semi colon. that dash looks weird
  • Obama uses Logos in both his visual and written rhetoric, and does so quite masterfully
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      very nice sentence. Great adjective!
  • to me
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      POV!
  • Obama does not seem to focus very much on pathos, but he uses logos so well that it isn’t really necessary
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Interesting thought
  • Obama is
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Obama's?
  • t we ca
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      POV!
Ashlee Duckworth

myliblog: Uncle Bobby's Wedding - 0 views

  • Thank you for working with my assistant to allow me to fit your concerns about “Uncle Bobby's Wedding,” by Sarah S. Brannen, into our “reconsideration” process.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Opening with this comment welcomes the reader and makes me feel as if the author has truly considered the issue at hand.
  • Here's what I understand to be your concern, based on your writings.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This comment gives me the impression that the author wants to make sure that what he thinks the issues is, actually is what the problem is. This shows caring and intelligence.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This paragraph makes me feel as if the author actually understands multiple viewpoints.
Ashlee Duckworth

Vincent DiDomenico - 0 views

shared by Ashlee Duckworth on 16 Oct 08 - Cached
  • rather poetically
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Nice touch, Great way to accentuate your idea.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      You have a good paragraph here with your ideas, However I feel like there are too many questions.
  • due the
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      due to the
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  • due to
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      overuse of phrase
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      ignore this comment... i dont know why it was put here!
  • due to
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      over use of the phrase
  • In this way
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      unnecessary
  •  In this way
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      unnecessary
  • historian was
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      historian, he was
  • Being a renowned historian was recognized for his works people would be much more inclined to agree with him than McCullagh’s weaker record of a few articles. 
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This whole sentence is confusing to me!
  • The both of them
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Could just start the sentrence with "Both of them"
  • ethos and Logos
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Why is one capitalized and the other is not?
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      These few short sentences on publication are great, however I don't feel you provide enough evidence.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      No transitional phrases!
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This paragraph, although informational and very persuasive, does not represent the rhetorical issues the paper is supposed to deal with. I think the paper was supposed to be about how the authors used rhetoric and style to write their journals, not actually about torture.
  • So too does the personal philosophies of the many influence the personal philosophies of the few
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      WHAT?!?!?!
  • To conclude,
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Good transition
  •  
    What is the main focus of the paper? I don't really feel like the paper is getting any point across.
  •  
    Your word choice is appropriate for the audience. Could use a few more transitional phrases. Nice job keeping each paragraph on topic. Maybe you could use a couple more paragraphs to develop a main idea for the paper.
Ryan Meehan

Peer Review Project One Thread - 148 views

draft first one project
started by Ryan Meehan on 12 Oct 08 no follow-up yet
Ashlee Duckworth

Draft - 29 views

started by Ashlee Duckworth on 09 Oct 08 no follow-up yet
Ryan Meehan

Public Writing Assignment #1 - 80 views

pwa1
started by Ryan Meehan on 29 Sep 08 no follow-up yet
Ashlee Duckworth

More like these? - 21 views

started by Ashlee Duckworth on 16 Sep 08 no follow-up yet
  • Ashlee Duckworth
     
    I know you have a requirement that you have to go by but I just wanted to express my feelings that I loved the Magnum in motion article by Christopher Anderson and I hope we have more assignments like that one because it really provoked me and made me think. Just a little food for thought!
Ashlee Duckworth

untitled - 0 views

  • What is it, anyway, and why do people say such terrible things about it?
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This comment makes me feel like rhetoric isn't such a bad thing even though I hate it.
  • truth exists in an absolute way, and the only proper use of rhetoric is to lead people to it.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This helps in my understanding of rhetoric and makes me want to use rhetoric to see the truth.
  • People should use rhetoric to try to persuade each other, so that in the end, after hearing arguments on all sides of a question, they might arrive at the best course of action.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This is a good way to look at rhetoric. It gives me a new perspective on it.
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  • Anyone who has lived with a cat or a dog can think of numerous ways these animals practice rhetoric in Kennedy's sense -- exert rhetorical energy -- to express their feelings and to get humans to do what they want.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      I never thought of rhetoric being used by animals but now that is explained to me, I guess I could see where it is possible!
  • Even when rhetors do not intend to persuade outright, still they must be concerned with their credibility
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Thinking about this comment, I reflect back to when I speak to my friends and pretty much anyone and I realize that in some way or another I am always trying to persuade them of something. Even when I don't realize it!
  • [R]hetoric is inoperative when the audience lacks the power to respond freely to the message
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This is so true! If you are trying to persuade someone to be on your team, but they are already on your team, then why are you trying to persaude them?
  • Asian writing is more likely to spiral on itself, reiterating ideas in various ways. Many students who come to us from foreign countries have to learn not only to speak and write in English, but also to follow the rhetorical conventions of a foreign culture.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      I never knew this. Interesting fact!
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This is an awesome paragraph and really helps to describe what its like being immersed in something you don't know and how we still use what we learn after we are not involved in it anymore!
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      These two paragraphs help me with understanding alot about rhetoric and how to use it!
Ashlee Duckworth

YouTube - VitaminWater commercial: LeBron James, Ace Attorney (2008) - 0 views

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    This television commercial is a representation of an ethos appeal of rhetoric. The fact that Lebron James has nothing to do with vitamin water, and yet is advertising for it shows that he is using his popularity to sell this product. Lebron James is known for his athletic abilities, he doesn't say anything about how the water tastes or what benefits drinking it gives you.
Ashlee Duckworth

Obesity rates rise throughout USA - 0 views

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    This report is about how obesity is on the rise. I think this article is an excellent example for the logo, or logistic, approach to rhetoric. It uses figures and statistics to prove its point. It uses percentages and numbers to back up the evidence that it gives. It also states specific states that are affected for its evidence!
Ashlee Duckworth

Benadryl - 0 views

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    I feel as if this ad uses the pathos rhetoric approach. I feel this way because it is using your emotions to sell the product. Although the statements made are true, it relies on the fact that you know you can't "pause life." In my opinion, the ad makes you think about all the things you could be doing instead of being in pain, and that deals with emotions, which expresses a pathos approach to rhetoric.
Ashlee Duckworth

Free the Airwaves - 0 views

  • can't even be imagined today.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      I think this is a good way to get people interested in what they are proposng. They are drawing people in by saying that the benefits are so great you can't even imagine them.
  • but for society in general
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This approach is preetty successful in my opinion. They are saying it is necessary for society. I feel this approach gets the attention of many different audiences in many different ways.
  • crucial
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Using words like this makes me want to sign the petition simply because it sounds so important and urgent.
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  • Make no mistake
  • Make no mistake
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      I think using phrases that most people know helps their cause because it makes most people feel comfortable.
  • public interest here is paramount
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      There is the whole "good for society" bit again. I'm not saying that it is or isn't good for society, but comments like these repeated over and over sure makes it seem that way!
  • vast unused
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      Words like these make the space seem unlimited. These words make me feel as if there are no problems with using the space and even if there were problems, there is so much that it wouldn't matter anyway!
  • far lower cell phone and Internet access bills
  • far lower cell phone and Internet access bills.
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      This comment makes me want to sign the petition for the sheer fact that I will be saving money!
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      They didn't provide any information on what this will do to the environment, if anything at all. Just thought I'd mention that!
Ashlee Duckworth

What are you good at? - 0 views

  • listening
    • Ashlee Duckworth
       
      I believe that I am good at listening. Whenever a friend or anyone in general needs to vent about someone or something, I always try my best to be available. I actually listen and for the most part, if I am not overwhelmed with occurences in my life, I genuinely care. I offer advice when I feel it is necessary. Even if I give bad advice, or even if they do not take it, I still offer it just in case they decide to use it. Having someone that is able and willing to listen to you, whether good or bad news, helps to release stress. Although I think I am a good listener, I am horrible at talking. I do not like to share my feelings with many people. The only emotions I do show are when I am happy or excited. When I am sad or unhappy I do not like to share those feelings with anyone because I do not want to burden other people with my troubles. Even though I feel like sharing my troubles with my friends produces stress for them, I have been told that not talking to them stresses them out more than if I had just talked to them in the first place. So for anyone who is listening and cares to take it, my advice is don't keep your feelings to yourself because it just brings more stress to everyone involved! Let your friends and family know what is going on in your life and both you and them will be less stressed.
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