This in class assignment required much flexibility and reconsideration in relation to our first slides that we previously did in class. The persona we, (Iman, Ellie, and myself), chose to address was Georgie. He is a ten year old child that is described as naive, yet optimistic. He is a very imaginative child that is not particularly driven to do much …
Cynthia Persona Activity
“Cynthia” Persona Description 1. She values success, punctuality, hard work, independence, and solitude. 2. She takes criticism poorly and blames herself for most problems. She is hurt since she takes criticism poorly, but she is also driven because of it. 3. Looks matter and aesthetics are very important, but it is not everything to her. 4. She is a controlling …
Reading Response Pullman Chapter 3
Pullman begins chapter three by illustrating that deliberate practice leads to improved performance because it isn’t just repetition. It allows one to improve their skills by constructing new ideas via a process of trial and error. Pullman also mentions the five canons of rhetorical performance, which include, invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Each of these canons affects the intensity …
Firearm Legislation
The immediate is preferable to the delayed. If what is immediate is saving human lives and what is delayed is the absence of reformed firearm legislation, then immediate firearm legislation is preferable to the delay of human safety. 2. Truth is preferable to opinion. If guns pose a threat to human lives and firearm legislation is based on opinion, then …
Research on the Author of My Artifact
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 …
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 …
