Rhetorical Analysis : My Life

In “Bring Back Flogging”, Jeff Jacoby addresses the problems within America 's criminal justice system. He gives many reasons why imprisonment simply does not work, and suggests that corporal punishment should be used as an alternative. Published in the Boston Globe, a newspaper well known for being liberal, Jacoby provides a conservative view and directs his argument towards those who strongly support imprisonment and view corporal punishment to be highly barbaric and inhumane. However, in order to shed light on our current situation, Jacoby discusses the dangers that we face though our criminal justice system a nd shows concern that imprisonment is doing more harm than good. In effect, Jacoby looks to the past for solutions, and

Advertisements are everywhere. From billboards, to magazines, to newspapers, flyers and TV commercials, chances are that you won’t go a day without observing some sort of ad. In most cases, companies use these ads as persuasive tools, deploying rhetorical appeals—logos, pathos, and ethos—to move their audiences to think or act in a certain way. The two magazine ads featured here, both endorsing Pedigree products, serve as excellent examples of how these modes of persuasion are strategically used.

From two perspectives, we see a world plagued by the ignoble aspects of human nature. Through one set of eyes we are shown the global ecosystem imitating the opening motions of a mass extinction, through another we see the inevitable and hellish effects of culturalized greed. In both cases we are treated to the observations of an aggrieved observer, but the means by which these observers show us their perspective on the world are by no means identical. Here we will explore the strategies, expressions, argumentations, and appeals of two authors with intertwining stories to tell.

For my third writing project, I have decided to create a research proposal, directed at the USC Rossier School of Education in order to get them to accept my dissertation examining the gentrifying effects of neighborhood preference in charter school lottery systems. This proposal is effective because it employs rhetorical strategies appropriate for the target audience – in this case, a committee of professors that are knowledgeable about the subject of the proposed dissertation. These rhetorical strategies include the structure of the document, stylistic choices such as academic diction and tone, and the choices regarding the content of the proposal.

Larry Karson, of the University of Houston’s Department of criminal justice, wrote his article about how a Grand Jury gets put together in the state of Texas. He clearly explains the process of picking the members for the Grand and Petit Jury and compares these processes with each other. Like two of the other articles I have mentioned, this article also explains the historical background and how Grand juries first started. It goes into depth of how racial discrimination in the Texas juries plays a roll with the proper functioning of the juries and how this problem can be averted.

In the TED talk entitled "How Augmented Reality Will Change Sports And Build Empathy," speaker Chris Kluwe discusses the immense possibilities of new technology. He explains how augmented reality will significantly impact the NFL (National Football League) because it will allow people to understand what it is like to be a football player. He states, “With Google Glass, we can put that underneath a helmet, and we can get a sense of what it's like to be running down the field at 100 miles an hour, your blood pounding in your ears.” (Kluwe 0:52). Here, Kluwe is describing how people would truly be able to experience a football game with augmented reality. They would be able to understand the feeling of adrenaline that players feel out on the

Lynn Everson’s (2014) presentation on prostitution and drug use within Spokane, was inspirational, and emphasized that all human beings are worthy of a healthy lifestyle, and deserve to be treated with care and respect. Everson works for the Needle Exchange program through Spokane Regional Healthy, and despite harsh criticism of the program she continues to be a strong ally, and advocate for the prostitutes and illegal drug users of Spokane. She has successfully connected to this population by providing unconditional support to those in need, and handing out free condoms and clean needles. Everson’s ultimate goal is to keep individuals healthy, and lower the risk of HIV and AIDS. The universal message is that individuals who are involved in prostitution and drug use, are human beings, and have the right to be safe in their daily lives, despite many individuals not believing this is a population that is worthy of rights.

Imagine the look on a veteran’s face as he notices players kneel in disrespect at the sound of the national anthem. Many fans and veterans were disappointed to see Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback in the NFL, refuse to stand while the national anthem was being played. Kaepernick’s actions insulted fans and hurt the sport. When America had no role in creating the racist tragedies, yet it is being disrespected for the incidents. The national anthem protests have not benefited democracy.

A rhetorical aim that illustrates that issues on gun control would be to analyze and interpret. Suggested from the two articles; “Why the U.S. is No. 1 – in mass shootings”, and Not just guns: New study looks at why the U.S. is No. 1 in mass shootings, most mass shootings are a result of the deteriorating American Dream. The rhetorical aim, analyze and interpret”, offer readers a different approach on a specific subject matter. For instance, prior to reading the two texts on America’s advancing gun control issues, it was believed that mental illness would be the root cause for mass shootings. However, these two articles have offered different insight on why America is the leading country of mass shootings. Fame, can persuade Americans into

A 1,176 page document released by the Pentagon reviewing its policy on war reporting effectively legalizes the killing of journalists by American military forces. Reading the Law of War Manual's Orwellian protocol, one thinks more of 1984 than the First Amendment.

Towards the bottom of my bed it my little tribute to my favourite book trilogy: The Hunger Games. I have a selection of my favourite quotes stuck on my wall surrounding a little heart shaped mirror that has been there since my room was painted pink. On the same wall, by my head, is my memory wall. It consists of many horrible photos of amazing times. I split it up into three sections: photos of my dog; landscapes and scenery; photos of my family and photos of my friends. Every time I feel alone I look at the pictures and remember the good times. My favourites have to be the photos we took at my fifteenth birthday, just me and my three friends smiling and having

Two items in my residence room that I value the most are my poster of Mike Tyson boxing and my framed picture of my Mom and I. Even though one of my items is simply a poster of someone I have never met, it carries a lot of significance. My father got me that poster of my favourite boxer. My father getting me that poster shows that he has finally accepted and is proud that I participate in boxing, which was something he was very hesitant of me doing at first because of the risk of injuries. Knowing my father supports me doing something I love means the world and as a result that is why I love that poster. The second item is more self-explanatory. The picture serves as a memory of my mother who helped get me to where I am at this point in my

When I was four, my family moved to a single family home in Rockville, MD, 45 minutes driving distance from the prestigious White House. It is the home that my little brother was brought into when he was born. It is a 5 floor, red - fired colored bricked with a grand backyard. My parents, brother, and I share this beautiful house. Our home is very close to my old elementary and middle school, ten to fifteen minutes walking distance. I am lucky enough to have the backyard facing the famous Rock Creek Park, one step out of the fence and your foot is in Rock Creek Park. My favorite room in my house is my beautiful room. I call it the “Diva Den.” My room is cozy for me. It is the place where I relax when I have stress, need a break or just want

It’s the most ordinary of all rooms, displaying an oversized armchair by the one bare window, magazines thrown astray by the coffee table, and the long put-out fireplace, it’s mantle adorned with forgotten souvenirs and photographs sitting in layers of dust, photographs of a family at the beach, photographs always featuring a child, riding his bike for the first time or posing for his school picture.

After taking notice of the soft afternoon light in my room, you will notice two shelves on either side of the alcove They are painted a crisp white color and contain a slightly wavy pattern of carved wood around the border. You can feel the smooth undulations along the border by slowly moving your hand along the wood. Perched upon these two sets of shelves are various items from my childhood, old books, books that I am reading, and photos that I have taken to showcase my photography work. I am an amateur coastal photographer and take pride in displaying my work on my shelves. It has always been important to me to take pride in my best work. The house I am living in now is not my family's original home, so on these shelves I also have pictures of my old house and surrounding property. Another important item on my