The Literacy Foundation- “Words of Hope” has published an advertisement that depicts a sickly image of Cinderella. The widely known Disney princess is not wearing her famous fluffy ball gown, instead she is dressed in a dirty gown that has been worn and weathered. The gown is not fitted and hangs loosely around her frame. As Cinderella stands in the …
NFL Protests: Standing Up by Kneeling
President Trump is widely known for maintain a Twitter account that most Americans wish was secretly being run by a toddler. However, recently, the President has published tweets that, in my opinion, do not uphold proper presidential character. Although his tweets are not out of his character, as the President of the United States, one should be focused on the improvement of …
Pullman Chapter 2
Pullman begins chapter two by stating the importance of audience analysis when creating an argument. In order to be persuasive one must know who their audience is through extensive research. For example, putting yourself into their shoes will allow you, as the author, to connect with your audience on the same level. An audience is more likely to be persuaded …
The RAP Research Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxBcDOxWmI4 This video is a visual extension of my artifact for The RAP. It illustrates the importance of literacy in a child’s life. It is emotionally provoking in the sense that it makes literacy a necessity of life. Without imagination and creativity, a child would age faster than they should. Literacy is a gateway to maintaining a healthy and …
Why the RAP?
The purpose of The Rap is truly multifaceted. Choosing a “persuasive” artifact seems to be the easiest task of the entire project, when really it can become quite tricky. An image used for an advertisement isn’t necessarily persuasive unless it meets certain criteria. The RAP will assist students with the identification and evaluation of a “successful” persuasive argument. This project …
Finalized Artifact for The RAP
This is the artifact that I have decided to analyze for the RAP. It will require heavy analysis, engagement, and research to illustrate what makes its persuasion successful.
Thick Description Image
Image is black and white A woman is looking over her left shoulder to the right of her head is a sign that says “good coffee” to the bottom right of the “good coffee” sign is a sign that reads “rate schedule” Above the woman’s head on a shelf is a coffee pot On either side of the coffee pot …
Descriptions of Sound
There was an older British man speaking in a loud area about different types of pills. There isn’t a pill to help your finances or actually remove stress. There is nothing that can completely relieve your suffering in the world. The man quotes the Bible saying, “lay your burdens down.” There are sirens in the background while he is speaking.
Rogerian Model Argument
1.Taylor Swift’s representation of feminism is effective for some, while lacking persuasion for other feminists. Swift’s illustration of feminism is effective for her already established fans who think that everything she does has positive impact, however, it does not portray feminism for what it actually is. Swift defines her form of feminism as external beauty and uplifting her popular “girl …
