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Garrett Granger

Angela Moneck - 0 views

  • news-just
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe use a comma here.
  • issues coming
    • Garrett Granger
       
      ...issues, and come together...
  • their opinions out there
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe reword this. Something like, "to express their opinions."
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  • The online community I chose to analyze is called Care 2 (Make a Difference). This community fights for several different causes including human rights, the environment, health care, animal welfare, and education.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I'm not sure the first sentence is totally necessary. Maybe you could incorporate the name of the online community in the beginning of the second sentence.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I don't think the word "that" is necessary, and can be eliminated in most cases.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Be sure to add parenthetical documentation after quotes.
  • I signed a petition called “Stop segregating with colors.”
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Try not to start consecutive sentences with the same words.
Ryan Meehan

Discussion: Your rhetorical life - 53 views

started by Ryan Meehan on 17 Nov 08 no follow-up yet
  • Garrett Granger
     
    I too used rhetoric while having a discussion about the two candidates from the recent presidential election. I've never been particularly interested in politics, but when I was asked to vote in exchange for an all expense paid trip to Detroit, I gladly accepted the offer. Considering this was my first time voting and I knew very little about either candidate, I attempted to learn as much as possible about each campaign. A week or so before the day of the election, my roommates and I became engaged in a conversation about the presidential nominees. At the time, there were negative ads and rumors surrounding each campaign. Because my roommates had failed to do their research, I had to inform them of the full stories and truths behind these ads. My usage of logos allowed me to convince my roommates that they didn't exactly understand what they thought they knew.
Garrett Granger

Amanda Flores - 0 views

  • responsible
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Replace with responsibility.
  • For the candidate who wins
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe replace with, "the elected candidate"
  • holds the office of head of state
    • Garrett Granger
       
      holds the office as head of state...
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  • He was the son of divorced parents. He lived with his mother in the beginning of his life, and then moved in with his grandparents for the rest.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe you should combine the two sentences and reword the very end. Perhaps provide the information for why he moved in with his grandparents.
  • So you can pick the best candidate for the job, you must compare each one.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Reword this sentence. Maybe something like, " In order to slelect the best candidate for the job, it's important to compare them to one another."
  • I am going to look at a speech and essay from both John McCain and Barack Obama.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      It's not necessary to tell the reader what you are going to do in this manner.
  • Both McCain and Obama did a speech
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Word choice could be better here.
  • The rhetoric used here was ethos.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Explain how this was used.
  • talks
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Tenses are conflicting here.
  • tells the people why what he plans to do is better.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      This would be a good spot to use specific examples.
  • He wrote this is show that
    • Garrett Granger
       
      He wrote this to show...
  • He uses actually numbers.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe replace this sentence with a quote from the article.
  • he does use a lot of logic.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Again, provide examples.
  • By comparing all the speeches and essays rhetorically of both McCain and Obama, you could decide on a winner.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Reword this sentence and exclude the word "you".
  • I have only compared one of each on the candidates.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Try not to incorporate your own opinions in the essay.
  • you must examine and analyze the rhetorical strategies used by each candidate.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Again, reword and try to drop the word "you".
Garrett Granger

Oral rhetoric vs. Written rhe... - 0 views

shared by Garrett Granger on 06 Nov 08 - Cached
  • disagree with
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe try using the word "oppose" here.
  • Some resources that support these claims are “Images in Words: Presidential Rhetoric, Charisma, and Greatness” by Cynthia G. Emrich, Holly H. Brower, Jack M. Feldman and Howard Garland,  “Survival of the Fittest: Rhetoric during the Course of an Election Campaign” by Jennifer Jerit, “Visual Rhetoric in Advertising: Text-Interpretive, Experimental, and Reader-Response Analyses” by Edward F. McQuarrie and David Glen Mick, “Support of Content and Rhetorical Processes of Writing: Effects on the Writing Process and the Written Product” by Kirsten R. Butcher and Walter Kintsch and, “The Rhetoric Institute: Notes and Comments” by Patricia Sullivan.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I don't think it's necessary to list your sources here.
  • these kinds of tactics are successful because “appeals that are high in emotional content will survive longer than other types of arguments.”
    • Garrett Granger
       
      This is a good example of backing your claims with factual information.
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  • Jerit illuminates, “arguments that cause citizens to feel angry might inspire them to mobilize for or against a particular candidate.”
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Again, good usage of information from one of your source to support your claims.
  • Able minded Barrack Obama’s oral speech seems to be more successful than John McCain’s oral speech in their attempts to achieve persuasion.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe leave this closing statement at the end of the previous paragraph. It makes this one a little confusing.
  • “Presidents who engaged in more image-based rhetoric in their inaugural addresses were rated higher in charisma.”  They say, “Followers cannot act on messages they do not hear… people who are vivid, whether in appearance, manner or speech are more salient, and hence attract more attention than those who are not.”                                                                                   
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I think you are relying too much on quotes toward the end of the paragraph.
  • In his oral speech
    • Garrett Granger
       
      It gets a little confusing the way you go back and forth when comparing the different works by each candidate.
  • The use of ethos pathos and logos were used by Barack Obama and John McCain in written and oral speeches they gave.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Be sure to seperate the paragraphs here.
Garrett Granger

myliblog: Uncle Bobby's Wedding - 0 views

  • I even hauled out my favorite Webster's
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I like how the author even looks into the sources provided by the individual filing the complaint. This shows that he has truly looked over the claims and is taking the issue seriously.
  • Little Red Riding Hood (in the original version, anyhow) was eaten by the wolf along with granny.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      The usage of specific examples to show that not all children's stories have happy endings is very effective.
  • But another book in our collection, “Daddy's Roommate,” was requested by a mother whose husband left her, and their young son, for another man.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      This statement shows that while some may find certain things inappropriate, the same things may be hepful to others. And in this case, a similar book proved to be a helpful tool for a different mother.
Garrett Granger

Alex Gutierrez - 0 views

  • tury huma
    • Garrett Granger
       
      century, human
  • people
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe use "others" here, instead of people?
  • Aristotle is “Credible,
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Aristotle is, "credible...
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  • r.” (Ramage and Bean 1).
    • Garrett Granger
       
      author" (Ramage and Bean 1).
  • America and
    • Garrett Granger
       
      America, and
  • what they are.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Maybe can add: and how they have evolved into what they are today.
  • ss.”(Foner 1).
    • Garrett Granger
       
      progress" (Foner 1).
  • life, but we collectively
    • Garrett Granger
       
      life; but we all collectively have not.
  • people into what we are.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      You maybe are missing a couple of words here?? This doesn't make sense because you have not conveyed your full thought it seems.
  • is without a doubt an
    • Garrett Granger
       
      is without a doubt, an...
  • He has
    • Garrett Granger
       
      Try not to start off this sentence the same as you did the previous one. Rearrange this sentence or possibly combine the two into something like... He has succeeded in numerous accomplishments and has been honored....
  • He has
  • on certain points.
  • mandatory.” He
  • His article discusses torture, and morality.
  • His article discusses torture, and morality.
  • barbaric.” (Levin 1)
  • emotions.” (Ramage, Bean 1).
  • Declan McCullagh, is a journalist, photographer, and programmer. In his article, “Why Liberty Suffers in Wartime”, he discusses the issue of restrained liberty in time of war.
  • is “a means of
  • environment, our relationships
  • publications she incorporates, a
  • indeed.” (Le Guinn 4).
  • minister earned
  • humanity.” (Hunsinger 1)
  • He uses
  • He uses
  • He uses
  • reasoning.” (Ramage and Bean 1).
  • beings we
  • degrees it
  • us. It
  • c that m
  • different, it allows
  • and the source of each
  • In considering
Garrett Granger

First Draft - 23 views

started by Garrett Granger on 11 Oct 08 no follow-up yet
Ryan Meehan

Public Writing Assignment #1 - 80 views

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started by Ryan Meehan on 29 Sep 08 no follow-up yet
  • Garrett Granger
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfQgmlwzRXg

    My user name is GRG1733.

    The website was undergoing construction and would not let me post my comment. I will post asap.
    Here is my post:

    As we become wrapped up in the proceedings of our own lives, we sometimes forget that there are other important issues taking place in our world. Deforestation occurs across the globe, and is changing the planet we call home for the worse. In many cases, the majority of the timber that is removed from the rainforest is burned. The burning of the vegetation releases carbon dioxide and contributes to global warming. The rainforest also serves as a home to many of the planets animal species. By destroying their homes, we are also destroying any chance of their survival. Because much of the land cleared by deforestation is used for ranching, the soil is quickly depleted of nutrition and more land must be used for cultivation. If we don't take the necessary precautions needed to save these important habitats, this continuous cycle may extinguish one of our world's most stunning treasures.
Garrett Granger

untitled - 0 views

  • A student (and that could be any of us) tries to read a journal article in an unfamiliar field. It could be in physiology, education psychology, rhetorical theory. The student struggles with the article, rereads paragraphs, writes notes all over the margins trying to understand the gist of what's being said.
    • Garrett Granger
       
      I could be completely misinterpreting this, but I think that it would be the content of what is being discussed that causes the confusion, not rhetoric. I understand that there are many forms of rhetoric, but don't they all have the same purpose? In some way or another, rhetoric persuades and informs. Again, I could be looking at this the wrong way. I'm interested in seeing other thoughts on this topic.
Garrett Granger

YouTube - Go Vegetarian! - 0 views

    • Garrett Granger
       
      Here's another video clip displaying a form of rhetoric. This time, the video appeals to the pathos form. Even though the clip has no spoken audio, the message is very clear. The creator of the video decided to use an approach that makes the viewer feel a sense of guilt. The somber sounding string ensemble playing over footage of chickens, cows, and pigs is enough to make anybody think twice before biting into their next cheeseburger. This form of rhetoric may be he most effective of the three varieties, because of its ability to make a deep-rooted connection with the viewer through their emotions.
Garrett Granger

YouTube - Food Saver - 0 views

    • Garrett Granger
       
      This video clip is an advertisement for a vacuum packaging product called the Food Saver. The video provides a good example of the logos form of rhetoric. The woman in the video provides multiple reasons for why the viewer should purchase the Food Saver. She explains that the product can prolong the life of foods, reseal opened food bags, be used to store eating utensils, and most importantly, save the buyer money. Even though the viewer has most likely never seen the woman in the advertisement, they are captured by her claims and the evidence that supports it.
Garrett Granger

YouTube - A Favour House Atlantic - Coheed & Cambria - The Last Supper - 0 views

    • Garrett Granger
       
      This video is a clip from the band Coheed & Cambria's live DVD entitled The Last Supper. I believe the video clip serves as a good example of ethos. In the video, you can clearly see that the band has the full attention crowd, and they appear to approve of the band's performance. Because Coheed & Cambria was the headlining act at this show, it's likely that the majority of the crowd was there specifically to see Coheed & Cambria. Had there been another band on stage, it's possible the reaction from the crowd may have been entirely different.
Garrett Granger

Free the Airwaves - 0 views

    • Garrett Granger
       
      The authors at Google do a great job of grabbing the reader's attention by speaking of the technological advances that would result from the global accessibility of "white spaces." The promise of technological progression is appealing for good reason. Advancements in modern technology are taking place at a mind-blowing rate, and people are excited to see what the future has to offer. Google makes an attempt to form a relationship with the reader by suggesting that they are teaming up with multiple companies to benefit not only themselves, but "society in general." This gives the reader the impression that Google shares the same views and supports similar causes. Google really gets people excited when they mentioning the words "lower" and "bills" in the same sentence. The thought of saving money really grabs people's attention, which is probably why this information was presented at the end of the article. The art of grabbing onto the reader and leaving them with a good impression was well executed in this article.
Garrett Granger

What are you good at? - 0 views

  • composing
    • Garrett Granger
       
      As I looked through the list of words on this page, it occurred to me that nothing really stood out as an actual strength of mine. I mean, I guess I do a good job of listening, talking, laughing, and even complaining, but how can you be good at something everyone else can do? It was the word "composing" that really caught my attention. For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed listening to music. I'm not sure why, but there is an indescribable feeling that comes over me when I hear a song I really enjoy. I guess it's something of a natural high for me. But as great as it is to listen to one of your favorite songs, it can't quite compare to playing one of your own tunes under the heat of stage lighting, in front of a crowd of cheering fans. Before moving to Tampa for college, I played the guitar for a band called South Atlantic. We never really experienced any major success, but we did play shows across the state of Florida. Now, nearly two years after our departure, I still have the desire to continue where the band left off. Unfortunately, composing a hit song has proved to be one of the greatest challenges of my life. I guess there is a reason why it's so difficult to get recognized by major record labels. I don't think that the art of creating a musical masterpiece can be taught. I believe it's one of those talents you either have, or you don't. So I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if I could choose one word from the list to help describe something I wish I were good at, it would definitely be composing.
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