| Judicial, Deliberate, Epideictic Oratory |
[Nov. 14th, 2006|09:04 pm] |
Example of Deliberate Oratory:
"And if we lose our will, we lose. But if we remain strong and resolute, we will defeat this enemy."- President Bush,The First Bush-Kerry Debate 2004
- This is an example of deliberate oratory because he is talking about our future efforts of defeating the enemy and is trying to convince the people that is to their advantage to stay strong in their support for the war so that we may defeat the enemy.
Example of A Slippery Slope Logical Fallacy:
"This nation of ours has got a solemn duty to defeat this ideology of hate. And that's what they are. This is a group of killers who will not only kill here, but kill children in Russia, that'll attack unmerciful in Iraq, hoping to shape our will."
- This is slippery slope logical fallacy because the President Bush makes it seem like if this group is not defeated, it will result in a downward spiral. This may also be an example of Begging the Question because it is not supported by fact that these killings will most certainly take place if action isn't taken.
Example of Judicial Oratory:
"I have--I understand everybody in this country doesn't agree with the decisions I've made. And I made some tough decisions. But people know where I stand."- President Bush, The First Bush-Kerry Debate 2004
-This is an example of judicial oratory because the President seems to be defending his actions and decisions of the past. He also seems to try to justify those decisions by stating that the people know where he stands.
Example of Epideictic Oratory:
"I work with Director Mueller of the FBI; come in my office when I'm in Washington every morning, talking about how to protect us. There's a lot of really good people working hard to do so."- President Bush, The First Bush-Kerry Debate 2004
-This is an example of epideictic oratory because the President is talking about the present efforts that are being done to protect America. He is praising those who work hard to keep America safe and the ways in which they go about it.
Example of Ad Hominem:
"First of all, what my opponent wants you to forget is that he voted to authorize the use of force and now says it's the wrong war at the wrong time at the wrong place."- President Bush, The First Bush-Kerry Debate 2004
-This is Ad Hominem because the President draws attention away from the issues currently being discussed and instead focuses it on a personal attack on Kerry, regarding his decision changing over time. Though Kerry's changing or uncertain opinions may be a reason that Kerry is not the most suitable canidate, it has little to do with the topic at hand. |
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| Journal #13 |
[Nov. 5th, 2006|09:39 pm] |
Journal #13
Narrative and Argument: In-class Writing
In response to last night's reading, identify some of Michael Moore's most interesting points. How does his narrative voice help reach his audience? Does he appeal to a particual demographic (age group, race, economic level)? Do you agree with his idea? Answer the same questions in response to Saul Benlow's essay.
Michael Moore reaches his audience by relating to the hardships that people go through when they are laid off or if a major business relocates leaving large amounts of people out of work. He tries to relate to the average middle class person while talking about the selfishness of high up business leaders. One of the most interesting points Moore makes in his essay is that, though crack would be extremely profitable for businesses to sell, it is of course illegal due to the harm it would cause. However, it is not illegal for corporations to lay off thousands of employees though that proves to be just as harmful to communities. |
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| Journal #12 |
[Nov. 2nd, 2006|06:52 am] |
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In my Explanatory Essay rough draft I wrote that by forcing organic farmers to keep records of the methods of production for all products that are sold or labeled as organic, "...the practice of falsely labeling or selling a product as organic when it is fact not will be completely prevented." This is an example of Oversimplification because it does not take into account other considerations that may effect the solution to the complicated problem. |
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| Assignment #11 |
[Nov. 1st, 2006|10:29 am] |
When I first started this assignment on Monday, I thought that it would be easy considering the large number of Harry Potter fans. However, this wasn't true at all. At first I looked for groups that had opinions for or against banning Harry Potter in schools, yet this proved unsuccessful. I then decided to look for communities that had opinions on censorship. The results I received from this search seemed very promising and I even found a community to join that had an earlier post about the banning of Harry Potter. When returning to this assignment the next day however, I realized that this website did not allow its members to post. So I began to look for another community. This was much more difficult than it may seem. Practically every community that I looked at was either inactive or discussed topics that do not relate at all to my topic. Finding just a plain Harry Potter fan community that was active and did not involve members to act like characters from the novel was nearly impossible. For this reason, I have just now reposted in the community I found called, "hp_addicts". I have not yet received any replies but I hope that to change soon. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) hp_addicts |
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[Oct. 31st, 2006|12:57 am] |
Kim Stickels- You Would Never Know
In the article, “You Would Never Know”, author Kim Stickels forces the horrifying truth about starvation onto readers. Using statistical information and facts that are so shocking that they seem almost unbelievable, Stickels immediately grabs the attention of the reader. The authors intended audience is those who have never experienced starvation or those who have never had to question when their next meal would be. By using such a shock factor in her writing, she is obviously trying to bring the issue of starvation to the attention of those who remain naive to its existence. The author’s main goal for writing this piece is not only to inform but also to encourage others to join the fight against hunger. I believe that by using such shocking information about hunger in our own country as well as in other countries, Stickels succeeds in her goal of capturing the audiences’ attention and persuading them to join in the fight against hunger.
George F. Will- Tax Breaks For Football
The article, “Tax Breaks for Football”, argued that NCAA sports programs are not beneficial for various reasons. The author, George F. Will addresses to his audience of college students and those interested in college sports, his feelings pertaining to the unfavorable aspects of college sports. He continues to explain that college sports have a negative effect on academics since more of a priority would be given to an athlete’s sports career than to his or her education. In some cases, the author explains, athletes are given good grades despite never showing up for class or completing assignments. Another problem with NCAA sports programs is that they are exempt from taxation. Coaches of major universities are over- paid instead of the universities using the money for academic purposes. The article argues the point well but may be refuted easily by the opposing side.
Face Facts- Lawrence M. Wein
This article, “Face Facts” by Lawrence M. Wein argues that a possible deadly flu epidemic is more probable than the threat of weapons of mass destruction or anthrax. Wein explains that in order to prepare for such a devastating epidemic, the government must start preparing now by making up plans for the future on how to contain the flu and prevent it from spreading. The author seems to be addressing government figures and trying to give them suggestions on how to begin preparing. This article also describes in much detail how to avoid catching the flu, suggesting that people use masks to cover their faces and to stay home from social gatherings such as school. The writer is successful in arguing his point by bringing up several key points yet he does not challenge those who may refute his opinions.
Remember to Vote, Hope it Counts- Michael Waldman and Wendy Weiser
The Op-Ed article, “Remember to Vote, Hope it Counts,” describes the new laws regarding registration and ID requirements as well as the new voter machines and computerized voter lists. The authors, Michael Waldman and Wendy Weiser try to relate to an audience of older citizens and voters who will be affected when voting. The authors argue that the vote could be suppressed due to these new changes. In the article, the authors suggest that wireless components in voting machines should be banned and that a paper trial of the votes should be made mandatory. Attempts made to manipulate elections, such as having to present proof of citizenship or having to show identification material, should be rejected by Congress. The authors feel that such things need to take place as well as judges needing to continue to discard laws that prove to be anti- democratic so to ensure that each vote is counted. The article does a fine job defending its argument and is successful in addressing the audience.
Michael Waldman and Wendy Weiser- “Remember to Vote, Hope it Counts” |
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| Monday's class assignment- Completed |
[Oct. 17th, 2006|03:47 pm] |
Transportation provided for the masses is not only plentiful in Washington, D.C. but is also extremely convenient. Taxis speed up and down the busy streets of the city providing transportation for the hurried businessmen or the late night partiers. The Metro, an easy to use rail system, allows large amounts of people to reach their destinations quickly and without any chance of getting lost. Buses, such as the Circulator also carry groups of people to various places throughout the city for a very low fare. Transportation available for the masses in Washington, D.C. is definitely not in short supply.
An easy way to get around the city without having to deal with the hassle of traffic or directions is the Metro Rail Line. This ideal form of transportation enables large masses of people to reach their various destinations in a short amount of time. As stated on the website of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the metro, “transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation’s Capitol” (WMATA Facts, 1). By lessening the amount of traffic flooding the streets of Washington, D.C. and by helping tourists find the locations of popular attractions easily, the Metro proves a truly useful transit system. The Metro also allows those who would normally not be able to transport themselves, such as those with disabilities that prevent them from driving, the opportunity to travel independently to jobs or various other destinations. Though the Metro Rail Line is perhaps the most convenient form of transportation due to its timeliness, accessibility and ability to hold a large amount of people, the city has other forms of transportation that can easily be considered just as good. |
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[Oct. 10th, 2006|11:19 am] |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" was not only very moving but also expressed the deep concerns he had towards the Church's view of what the equality movements were about. By using examples from both Christian and Jewish beliefs, he explains that the equality movements are not to cause violence but to end the discrimination against the African American race. |
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| Journal #7 |
[Oct. 2nd, 2006|07:56 pm] |
Each customer of Capitol Hill Bookstore goes through the process of finding the perfect book to match his or her interests. This process is a complicated, yet somewhat enjoyable one. At first the process just consists of the customer looking along the filled shelves for a title that stands out amongst many others. After carefully pulling the book of interest out of the shelf, the customer then unintentionally disregards the popular expression and judges the book by the front cover. If the cover appeals to the customer then they continue on to observe the condition of the used book, making sure that it is not falling apart at the spine. Upon the approval of the condition of the book, the customer then reads the back cover of the book and hopefully becomes interested in the storyline. However this is inevitably not always the case and in the event that the customer is not taken by the storyline, the book is placed back on the shelf and the process is started yet again.
In order to ensure that the process is successful, there are several suggestions customers may act on. To prevent limiting selection, it is important to consider looking through various subject areas and keeping an open mind to new topics that could possibly be of interest. It is also beneficial for the customer to ask for title suggestions from the employees of Capitol Hill Bookstore. By doing so, customers may find their attention taken by a book they never would have expected. The most important suggestion to the customer may simply be taking one's time to thoroughly search through the store for that perfect book, so not to miss any book with potential. |
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| Swift Questions |
[Sep. 28th, 2006|09:43 pm] |
1.)Jonathan Swift may have been prompted to write this essay in response to the poverty in Ireland and the inability to feed all of the Irish people. He seems to mock the rich citizens, most likely due to their refusal to help the poor by not hiring workers or by refusing to donate money. Swift is obviously fed up with everyone's lack of interest in helping those in need and is trying to make a point by writing this essay.
2.)Swift manages to keep a serious tone throughout the essay. He never once falters in his writing and remains completely serious when discussing such an outrages topic. This works for his arguement because by remaining so serious, it is more shocking than if he had broken his tone. It is also more powerful and outragous due to his seriousness throughout. |
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| Barry Questions |
[Sep. 28th, 2006|09:32 pm] |
1.)Barry's intended audience was once a group of friends and has now become anyone, ranging from children to adults, who can relate to her story. Barry is trying to tell her audience that when we put aside our stereotypes and difference, we have more in common with each other than we tend to think.
2.)In order to reach her audience, Barry not only makes fun of herself as a child but also makes fun of her neighbor in a way in which every reader can relate to. No one type of person is picked on in this story, but instead they all are.
3.)The comic helps explain her point because the reader is able to not only read what she has written but also come to a more fuller understanding by the exaggerate pictures in her comic strip. By seeing the cat lady with nine cats on her while smoking a cigarette, we can connect further with the story and gain a deeper understanding. |
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