Blog #1

This ad from The National Domestic Violence Hotline appeals to the viewer's emotions in a unique way by evoking a strong emotional response. The one-minute ad features background music and no dialogue. It shows a woman crying, with her face becoming increasingly bruised and bloody. The emotions in her eyes tell a powerful story without the need for words. This is an example of anecdotal evidence, as viewers have to infer the situation and the message being conveyed. The ad's credibility comes from our societal understanding that domestic violence is unacceptable. The majority of the audience sees the woman as the victim, making her a credible speaker. The ad employs various symbols, messages, and imagery, which aligns with the Dramatism Symbolism Theory. The woman in the ad is the agent, as her genuine display of sadness effectively conveys the message without speaking. The hidden message here is that the abuse never stops; she continues to wipe away the blood, but it keeps com...

  Notes:  First Memory is something the speaker Shonda Rhimes demonstrates by talking to her audience about all of the shows she has written and maintained at the same time. This shows her memory is impeccable and she is fast thinking to keep up with all of these responsibilities. Also repeating her weekly tasks showed a lot about her and gave us an understanding of how much she really has to remember. I think this was one of the stronger parts of the speech as she if a very credible writer, and expressed how much time she truly puts in everyday.  Rhimes' delivery was very calculated. This sets the stage for her style and personality to emerge, as well as how she works and overworks herself. She opens the story by calling herself a Titan, and despite the audience believing she was using this in a positive light, she clarifies that it's not normal to live and work like a titan. This was bringing us in to believe a certain thing, because that dream job is what we are told t...

  Kamala Harris Campaign Any presidential campaign is a good example of rhetoric. However, I believe Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is using very compelling persuasive techniques and has a very powerful rhetorical message. When thinking about artistic proofs of rhetoric starting with logos, Kamala Harris uses the argument that most Americans can stand behind: 'freedom.' The biggest tool used for Kamala's campaign is ethos. Her running mate is Donald Trump, and being convicted of multiple different felonies, Harris is the ethical and credible choice. In this campaign video, the message is that voting for Harris for the 2024 Presidential election is a vote for freedom, and she is the option that chooses freedom, not chaos. This message is also persuasive to a certain community by using 'Freedom' by Beyoncé. Beyoncé is very loved and popular with the younger generation and Black supporters. There are a few clear statements that show what Kamala Harris suppo...