1. What rhetorical device is most commonly used throughout “Ketchup Conundrum” and “Something Borrowed?” How is this device used effectively by Gladwell? In other words, what does it add to the essay as a whole? For “Ketchup Conundrum” I think that Gladwell mostly focuses on logos. More of logical facts are presented to the readers to show his research in the field of mustard and ketchup. Logos means persuading by the use of reasoning. It is used by Gladwell. Gladwell uses it to show the clarity of his claim, the logic of its reasons, and the effectiveness of its supporting evidence. Gladwell uses it in terms of induction and deduction. In “Something Borrowed” Gladwell uses two main ways or rhetorical appeals to convince his audience. First, he uses Logos to give logical facts about the copyright laws and his true opinion about them. The opinion could be classified to be Ethos because he was talking about an area of his expertise. In ethos, which means credibility, Gladwell covers his ideas so he can express his feelings towards the central problems of argumentation is the text to leave an impression to the reader that he is someone worth listening to. In other words he made himself stand on such a position in the authority on the subject of the paper that the audience will believe that he is someone who is likable and worthy of respect. 2. How does Gladwell develop exigency and purpose throughout these two texts? Explain how this relates to the essay as a whole. Exigency is a noun rarely used in literature that means a situation, possibly unexpected, that requires immediate attention or action. In literal it means “emergency.” Gladwell develops exigency in both the “Ketchup Conundrum” and “Something Borrowed.” Gladwell through... ... middle of paper ... ...lly counted before a joint session of Congress. President Obama's and Vice President Biden's re-election was certified. 8) January 20, 2013 – President Obama and Vice President Biden took the oaths of office; Obama's second presidential term began at noon. 9) January 21, 2013 – The inauguration ceremonies were held. Something Borrowed 1) Plagiarism 2) Someone had stolen lewis's essence for a new play 3) Copyright violations by play 4) Borrowing as compliment 5) Lots of music borrows and remakes 6) Copyrights and patents balance between property rights and public benefits from disclosure and progress and availability/access 7) Lots of patterns of influence in music 8) Difference between ideas and things; copying idea doesn't take from me but saves u the work to create 9) Borrowing that's transformative vs derivative 10) Play writer borrowed from his article THE END
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The first rhetorical device that is addressed countless times throughout the essay, is the use of similes. Firoozeh uses
When using quotes, the author can show that he has done research because he pulled the quotes from multiple sources. An example of this ethos is on page 32 chapter two, it states “Tolstoy once wrote what fascinated him about war was “its reality” – not the strategies of generals or the maneuvers of troops but the “actual killings”. “He was more interested to know in what way and under the influence of what feelings one soldier kills another”. This is a prime example of ethos because it evokes the emotion of the reader, not only this but it talks about emotion which is in fact ethos. For an example of logos, the reader can look at page 250 paragraph one, the example is that of the death toll of the Union soldiers.
He uses logos to further prove his theory about why and how the mind does certain things. Gladwell uses the IAT test as an example of logos, "But the IAT measures something else. It measures our second level of attitude, our racial attitude on an unconscious level - the immediate, automatic, associations that tumble out before we've even had time to think."(pg.85) By using the IAT test, he gets to see that students "unconscious attitudes may be utterly incompatible with our stated conscious values."(85) The IAT test provides a logical explanation that uses an actual test with real results that helps Gladwell’s message to be conveyed. Gladwell also includes information about a man called John Gottman who can predict if a married couple will stay together. "If he analyzes an hour of a husband and wife talking, he can predict with 95% accuracy whether that couple will still be married fifteen years later." (pg.21) Gladwell uses real numbers and evidence from actual tests and experiments that helps his argument and message. This research and use of logos that Gladwell has included backs up his message with logical reasoning which further helps him convey his message to his
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Abstract: In 1995 Lance Rose and Esther Dyson wrote articles in Wired Magazine expressing polarized views on the future of copyright law and copyright infringement. This essay reviews those articles, analyzes each article's accuracy as defined by current trends years later.
Gladwell’s style of writing begins with explaining or presenting an example of someone with success in a field. He then quickly refutes the reader’...
The Rhetorical Triangle states that writing should incorporate ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos is establishing credibility, pathos is showing emotion in the writing, and logos is stating logical facts. In “Shooting an Elephant” written by George Orwell and “Nickel and Dimed” by Barbara Ehrenreich powerful messages are conveyed. However, “Shooting an Elephant” is comprised of ethos and pathos. While Orwell’s writing lacks logos “Nickel and Dimed” by Barbara Ehrenreich includes ethos, pathos, and logos. Therefore, while both conveying powerful messages Ehrenreich’s writing includes all three aspects of The Rhetorical Tringle while, Orwell’s writing lacks logos but includes the emotion and credibility.
"At the very end of the novel- what is represented as being important? Find two quotes to illustrate this".
of how John Steinbeck uses extraordinary circumstances to create appeal and realism to the reader.
Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle links three elements of arguing together: the speaker, the story, and the audience. The relationship between the elements determines the speaker’s argument and whether it will be successful in oratory or literature. Ethos, Logos and Pathos are each different aspects of the argument that must be balanced in order to succeed in persuading or convincing an audience. Ethos, or character, relates to the speaker’s credibility that the audience appeals to: it is useful when persuading a group of people to trust what you are saying or doing. Logos, or logic, is a way of convincing and appealing by reason, truth, and facts. Pathos relates to the audience’s emotions and their response to what the speaker is saying.
The United States elected president Obama 7 years ago and made history as the nation’s first ever
In the First Year Seminar (FYS) we learned a multitude of essential skills that we can use to apply for the rest of our college experience, and years down the road. Throughout the first week of class we learned about Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), essentially they are skills that the students are suppose to know thoroughly by the end of the semester. The six major SLOs that were presented in a majority of FYS classes the first one is access to diverse information through focused research, active discussion and collaboration with peers, this skill is important for college and professional life because it is important that one is able to converse appropriately and knowledgably amongst peers. It is a great skill to have because it shows that a person can work well in a team. The second skill from the SLOs is the ability to separate facts from inferences and relevant from irrelevant information, and explain the limitations of information. This skill is essential to build upon because gaining problem-solving skills one can work through sticky situations. Problem solving skills are great for college and professional life because one can get through tough problems quickly and efficiently, without this skill time is wasted. The third skill from SLO’s is evaluating the credibility, accuracy, and reliability of conclusions drawn from information. This skill is valuable among college and professional life due to the fact that it allows a person to back up their arguments for papers with reliable sources that are credible and accurate that supports the information. Otherwise the argument doesn’t have any supporting evidence to continue their argument to get their point across, if not gained correctly the argument becomes irrelevant in the ...
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