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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.