For my rhetorical analysis, I’m going to look into the speech at the end of “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The speech is of Atticus Finch making closing statements about Tom Robinson’s innocence in his trial. I really liked this speech because it showed passion and I’ve read the book before, although it has been a while.
Right away I could see pathos at play, making everyone feel sorry for Tom. Finch is able to make a strong argument and make people feel bad about accusing him. Also, he supports many of his statements with facts, so it shows logos.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Logical Fallacy
Logical Fallacy
The example of a fallacy that I found was in a Hallmark commercial (“Hallmark required reading” on youtube.com). It is about an older man who can’t read, so he goes to a reading specialist and slowly learns how to read. As he goes through it he gets frustrated, but continues to push through. Finally, the teacher tells him he is ready to be on his own. After his last session he goes home and gets into an old shoe box in the closet. From the shoe box he pulls out a Hallmark Father’s Day Card. For the first time he reads a very touching card from either his daughter or granddaughter.
This commercial is an example of the fallacy Ad Misericordian. This is a commercial filled with pathos. It is used to show that a Hallmark card is worth going through all the trouble to learn how to read, just so someone can read the card. Also, that Hallmark is the best way to show someone that they care. This fallacy works because most people melt when a little girl send her father or grandfather a cute card filled with love. For this commercial, it was probably the best way to approach it.
The example of a fallacy that I found was in a Hallmark commercial (“Hallmark required reading” on youtube.com). It is about an older man who can’t read, so he goes to a reading specialist and slowly learns how to read. As he goes through it he gets frustrated, but continues to push through. Finally, the teacher tells him he is ready to be on his own. After his last session he goes home and gets into an old shoe box in the closet. From the shoe box he pulls out a Hallmark Father’s Day Card. For the first time he reads a very touching card from either his daughter or granddaughter.
This commercial is an example of the fallacy Ad Misericordian. This is a commercial filled with pathos. It is used to show that a Hallmark card is worth going through all the trouble to learn how to read, just so someone can read the card. Also, that Hallmark is the best way to show someone that they care. This fallacy works because most people melt when a little girl send her father or grandfather a cute card filled with love. For this commercial, it was probably the best way to approach it.
Friday, September 12, 2008
McCormicks Residence Halls
McCormick’s “Residence Halls”
Everyone has their own opinions on dorm rooms. And everyone is able to make it just fine in the living conditions. I think incoming freshman can see past most of what a brochure says. Most students know if they select random roommate that they might not get to color coordinate their room and have the happiest of living conditions. However, because they know this already they should already have an idea of how living is going to be; crowded, annoying at times, and a new, crazy experience.
I think McCormick makes many valid points, but I think she blows it all a little out of proportion. I understand that in order to make her opinion on residence halls clear, she needed to dig in on every little piece of information she could get. She tore the brochure apart, which for this paper, was necessary. At times I wanted to tell her to shut up; this is a part of college, so suck it up. As a freshman, we may not be prepared for it all, but we know about the living conditions. Because of that, the brochure needs to do all possible to make it sound better. Also, its only as good as you make it. So maybe if she would have talked with her roommate ahead of time, she could have personalized the room. There may be many cops around, but I think if anything shady went on around her, she would fully appreciate it. And at time, she may have wanted to kill someone because she was so annoyed, but that’s life. There is always something that bugs the crap out of you, but you ignore it and move on.
Overall, the paper did a good job pointing out the types of rhetoric in the brochure. However, as I said before, I think she blew the whole thing out of proportion. I mean, even after this whole paper she is still living in a dorm for her sophomore year, so she must of not took too much out of how false the brochure was, but she told us not to judge her for that, so I won’t. As for me, I think living in a dorm isn’t that horrible, it’s part of the freshman experience. I mean, if I had a choice, I would get an apartment or house on or around campus, but now sophomore must live in dorms. So I will just go with the flow and enjoy and will let the brochures keep me excited for next year.
Everyone has their own opinions on dorm rooms. And everyone is able to make it just fine in the living conditions. I think incoming freshman can see past most of what a brochure says. Most students know if they select random roommate that they might not get to color coordinate their room and have the happiest of living conditions. However, because they know this already they should already have an idea of how living is going to be; crowded, annoying at times, and a new, crazy experience.
I think McCormick makes many valid points, but I think she blows it all a little out of proportion. I understand that in order to make her opinion on residence halls clear, she needed to dig in on every little piece of information she could get. She tore the brochure apart, which for this paper, was necessary. At times I wanted to tell her to shut up; this is a part of college, so suck it up. As a freshman, we may not be prepared for it all, but we know about the living conditions. Because of that, the brochure needs to do all possible to make it sound better. Also, its only as good as you make it. So maybe if she would have talked with her roommate ahead of time, she could have personalized the room. There may be many cops around, but I think if anything shady went on around her, she would fully appreciate it. And at time, she may have wanted to kill someone because she was so annoyed, but that’s life. There is always something that bugs the crap out of you, but you ignore it and move on.
Overall, the paper did a good job pointing out the types of rhetoric in the brochure. However, as I said before, I think she blew the whole thing out of proportion. I mean, even after this whole paper she is still living in a dorm for her sophomore year, so she must of not took too much out of how false the brochure was, but she told us not to judge her for that, so I won’t. As for me, I think living in a dorm isn’t that horrible, it’s part of the freshman experience. I mean, if I had a choice, I would get an apartment or house on or around campus, but now sophomore must live in dorms. So I will just go with the flow and enjoy and will let the brochures keep me excited for next year.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Thick Description
Never Sleeping Place
I enter into a different world filled with life, sweat, and constant movement. Tables, chairs, and couches are around the center for onlookers like me or for people needing a rest after an intense workout. Once I set, I begin to see the world break into individual parts, each having their own purpose.
In the background, wooden floors shine from the glow of fluorescent lights. Each floor is perfectly lined with blue, red, and yellow paint. These floors form three rectangle courts for basketball; I can hear and see parts of pick-up games being played. The sound of basketballs and squeaky shoes fill the gym. Right beside the courts is another enclosed floor with different lines and goals at each end. This court is made for those who would rather play a game with their feet instead of their hands. However, soccer floor stays empty, still, and silent.
Now concentrating on what is ahead of me, I see a giant tan colored wall. The wall is filled with colorful grips jutting out and hooks hanging limp, waiting to be used. The wall has different markings indicating which is a more intense climb or an easier course for beginners. The rock wall stays empty for now, waiting for a climber to take on the challenge.
Above, I hear more squeaking of tennis shoes and steady footsteps. Runners make their way around the track following different paces. The track is set up with four lanes; the inner two lanes are meant for slower paced running or walking and the outer two lanes are faster paced. A digital clock displays large red numbers indicating the time, helping the runners keep track of how long they have been running. Mats are placed at both ends of the track for those runners needing a relaxing stretch or an extra abs workout.
I can only see a glimpse of the other worlds. Elliptical machines are being used as well as different weights being lifted. I can just make out the sound of a ping pong ball being bounced back and forth. Also, I smell a trace of chlorine in the air that drifted over from the pool. I can understand the importance of this place. The recreation center provides all different resources to accommodate all types of athletes, active college students, and local residents. This place is a world that is always filled with constant movement and life, never taking a nap.
I enter into a different world filled with life, sweat, and constant movement. Tables, chairs, and couches are around the center for onlookers like me or for people needing a rest after an intense workout. Once I set, I begin to see the world break into individual parts, each having their own purpose.
In the background, wooden floors shine from the glow of fluorescent lights. Each floor is perfectly lined with blue, red, and yellow paint. These floors form three rectangle courts for basketball; I can hear and see parts of pick-up games being played. The sound of basketballs and squeaky shoes fill the gym. Right beside the courts is another enclosed floor with different lines and goals at each end. This court is made for those who would rather play a game with their feet instead of their hands. However, soccer floor stays empty, still, and silent.
Now concentrating on what is ahead of me, I see a giant tan colored wall. The wall is filled with colorful grips jutting out and hooks hanging limp, waiting to be used. The wall has different markings indicating which is a more intense climb or an easier course for beginners. The rock wall stays empty for now, waiting for a climber to take on the challenge.
Above, I hear more squeaking of tennis shoes and steady footsteps. Runners make their way around the track following different paces. The track is set up with four lanes; the inner two lanes are meant for slower paced running or walking and the outer two lanes are faster paced. A digital clock displays large red numbers indicating the time, helping the runners keep track of how long they have been running. Mats are placed at both ends of the track for those runners needing a relaxing stretch or an extra abs workout.
I can only see a glimpse of the other worlds. Elliptical machines are being used as well as different weights being lifted. I can just make out the sound of a ping pong ball being bounced back and forth. Also, I smell a trace of chlorine in the air that drifted over from the pool. I can understand the importance of this place. The recreation center provides all different resources to accommodate all types of athletes, active college students, and local residents. This place is a world that is always filled with constant movement and life, never taking a nap.
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