This is just a better image of what Linds posted up on her blog. Happy 4th of July!
Friday, July 24, 2009
4th with the 501st
This is just a better image of what Linds posted up on her blog. Happy 4th of July!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
The Farewell Sermon - Muhammad
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farewell_Sermon
Audience - The Muslim people (specifically those on pilgrimage in 632 AD)
WATCO - obeying Allah's commands received through Muhammad?
Goal - To convince the people to continue to obey and follow Allah's commands which they have received through Muhammad.
How and STAR
Ethos - Muhammad is the prophet of the Islamic faith. He automatically has authority given to him from Allah. However, Muhammad still quotes Allah, and His will to the Islamic people of that time. This creates a lot of appeal to the people, being able to know the will of their God. By doing this, Muhammad creates more trust and more credibility for his people.
S - These people where expecting something to come from Muhammad, and he gave them everything that he felt necessary to leave with them. He had left many manuscripts, which were then compiled into the Qur'an. For him to say something, it is enough that it is asked to his people, because he is the prophet of their god. So for his audience, Muhammad provided sufficient explanation.
T - Any practicing Muslim would believe and heed the words of the prophet Muhammad. There is no doubt that this is something a normal Muslim would believe. The fact that it is Muhammad speaking automatically means that it is the prophet's voice and it should be heard.
Effective - This was incredibly effective for the first few years after Muhammad's death, however it was soon forgotten, and the people began to fight amongst themselves again.
So for those there at the speech, yes it was very effective, for those not present at the speech, it was not so effective. Sometimes this happens to speeches, where when you hear it you are moved much more than when you read it. Voice can sometimes do something that the written word cannot convey.
Audience - The Muslim people (specifically those on pilgrimage in 632 AD)
WATCO - obeying Allah's commands received through Muhammad?
Goal - To convince the people to continue to obey and follow Allah's commands which they have received through Muhammad.
How and STAR
Ethos - Muhammad is the prophet of the Islamic faith. He automatically has authority given to him from Allah. However, Muhammad still quotes Allah, and His will to the Islamic people of that time. This creates a lot of appeal to the people, being able to know the will of their God. By doing this, Muhammad creates more trust and more credibility for his people.
S - These people where expecting something to come from Muhammad, and he gave them everything that he felt necessary to leave with them. He had left many manuscripts, which were then compiled into the Qur'an. For him to say something, it is enough that it is asked to his people, because he is the prophet of their god. So for his audience, Muhammad provided sufficient explanation.
T - Any practicing Muslim would believe and heed the words of the prophet Muhammad. There is no doubt that this is something a normal Muslim would believe. The fact that it is Muhammad speaking automatically means that it is the prophet's voice and it should be heard.
Effective - This was incredibly effective for the first few years after Muhammad's death, however it was soon forgotten, and the people began to fight amongst themselves again.
So for those there at the speech, yes it was very effective, for those not present at the speech, it was not so effective. Sometimes this happens to speeches, where when you hear it you are moved much more than when you read it. Voice can sometimes do something that the written word cannot convey.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Black Or White (Music Video)
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d99bcQaH6ts
WATCO:Judging people on their color?
Audience: Those who would judge someone based on their skin color
Goal: To show that there is no difference between people of different skin types
How and STAR:
Pathos - There are people of all color and races used to show how we can all get along
T - This argument is typical, because by showing that all people can get along, show that we are not so different from each other.
A - There is no where that he decides to change his argument, or to quote people incorrectly
Effective - It is effective, especially since someone as famous as Michael Jackson is singing it. It shows that despite our obvious skin tone differences, we are all brothers and sisters.
WATCO:Judging people on their color?
Audience: Those who would judge someone based on their skin color
Goal: To show that there is no difference between people of different skin types
How and STAR:
Pathos - There are people of all color and races used to show how we can all get along
T - This argument is typical, because by showing that all people can get along, show that we are not so different from each other.
A - There is no where that he decides to change his argument, or to quote people incorrectly
Effective - It is effective, especially since someone as famous as Michael Jackson is singing it. It shows that despite our obvious skin tone differences, we are all brothers and sisters.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Resource for Paper B
Source: Gardner, Marilyn. 1999. "A Generation of Hothouse Flowers." Christian Science Monitor. Vol. 91: 184. pg 15.
WATCO: over-protecing children on their ability to grow up in a healthy atmosphere.
Audience: Parents of school aged children/ School administrators
Goal: To convince parents and school administrators that too much protection is not healthy (mentally, emotionally or physically) to the growth of school children.
How and STAR:
Logos: The author uses studies done by other known organizations like NSPCC and Children's Play Council.
T: This argument appeals to parents and school administrators alike because it show concern for the development of children.
R: The article is directed at those who care about the development of school aged children.
Effective: I think it is partially effective that it convinces that some degree of responsibility needs to happen. However, if it is trying to convince the reader to dramatically decrease this protection I think most parents are not going to, especially because of all the media coverage.
WATCO: over-protecing children on their ability to grow up in a healthy atmosphere.
Audience: Parents of school aged children/ School administrators
Goal: To convince parents and school administrators that too much protection is not healthy (mentally, emotionally or physically) to the growth of school children.
How and STAR:
Logos: The author uses studies done by other known organizations like NSPCC and Children's Play Council.
T: This argument appeals to parents and school administrators alike because it show concern for the development of children.
R: The article is directed at those who care about the development of school aged children.
Effective: I think it is partially effective that it convinces that some degree of responsibility needs to happen. However, if it is trying to convince the reader to dramatically decrease this protection I think most parents are not going to, especially because of all the media coverage.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Pre-flight Safety
WATCO: listening to the pre-flight safety instructions on your ability to survive an emergency landing.
Audience: Those who fly in airplanes, specifically over large bodies of water
Goal: To get people to listen to the pre-fligt instructions, even when they have heard them a hundred times.
How:
S - It is sufficient in that it shows a large number of people standing outside of a sinking plane without a life raft or any other form of safety
T - A sane person who has ever flown in an airplane might rethink reading the magazine or listening to their favorite tunes instead of listening to the flight attendant.
A - Though crashes or emergency landings are rare, they do occur. So by saying that listening to the flight attendent's instructions are important with a picture of a lot of stranded people is accurate.
Effective: While it is a very sturring picture to see people who, without a quick response, will probably drown and die. However, most people will still think to themselves, "oh, it will never happen to me." That would be nice, but I am sure some of those people standing there thought the same thing.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Harry Potter Movie Trailer
Web Address: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1236534041/
WATCO: Harry Potter following Dumbledor on preventing "You-Know-Who's" victory.
Audience: Harry Potter
Goal: To get Harry Potter to believe he is the "chosen one" and defeat Lord Voldemort.
How and STAR:
Ethos: Dumbledor is not only one of Harry's closest friends and mentors, but also the Head Master of Hogwarts. Harry already has tremendous respect for him. Also, Dumbledor speaks with exactness, and acts as if Harry has already said yes.
Pathos: Dumbledor uses phrases like, "We Must not fail" to create a sense of urgency in Harry
Typical: It is something any "normal" wizard would understand and follow along.
Accurate: It is always hard to tell how accurate a movie trailer really is. Some cut and paste quotes and phrases that are misleadin to the actual plot and story of the movie. However, from what I remember from the books, it appears to be fairly accurate, and then again, movies sometimes only follow their book loosely(sp).
Effective: It is indeed effective with its use of emotion and position to convince Harry that Voldemort is really a bad guy and needs to be taken out sooner rather than later.
WATCO: Harry Potter following Dumbledor on preventing "You-Know-Who's" victory.
Audience: Harry Potter
Goal: To get Harry Potter to believe he is the "chosen one" and defeat Lord Voldemort.
How and STAR:
Ethos: Dumbledor is not only one of Harry's closest friends and mentors, but also the Head Master of Hogwarts. Harry already has tremendous respect for him. Also, Dumbledor speaks with exactness, and acts as if Harry has already said yes.
Pathos: Dumbledor uses phrases like, "We Must not fail" to create a sense of urgency in Harry
Typical: It is something any "normal" wizard would understand and follow along.
Accurate: It is always hard to tell how accurate a movie trailer really is. Some cut and paste quotes and phrases that are misleadin to the actual plot and story of the movie. However, from what I remember from the books, it appears to be fairly accurate, and then again, movies sometimes only follow their book loosely(sp).
Effective: It is indeed effective with its use of emotion and position to convince Harry that Voldemort is really a bad guy and needs to be taken out sooner rather than later.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Styx - Babe
WATCO - What are the consequences of you, Babe, leaving on my existence?
Audience - "Babe", or loved one
Goal - To forget the feeling they have as they part
How and STAR
- Logos - He uses a lot of memories to stir up past events and emotions to remind her how much they love each other.
- Typical - Styx use an argument that a person who has ever and had to part would have felt and believed.
- Relevant - Styx speak right to their audience, and convey messages that would remind that person of their love.
Effective - It had the exact opposite effect. Instead of easing the pain of parting, it only increased it, and made the parting harder.
Audience - "Babe", or loved one
Goal - To forget the feeling they have as they part
How and STAR
- Logos - He uses a lot of memories to stir up past events and emotions to remind her how much they love each other.
- Typical - Styx use an argument that a person who has ever and had to part would have felt and believed.
- Relevant - Styx speak right to their audience, and convey messages that would remind that person of their love.
Effective - It had the exact opposite effect. Instead of easing the pain of parting, it only increased it, and made the parting harder.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
- WATCO: What are the Consequences of Buying NationWide Insurance on you're ability to prepare for the future
- Targeted Audience: those who own a car and need insurance.
- Goal: Convince people to buy NationWide car insurance
- How?
+ Ethos: They build a relationship of trust with the audience by using a situation anyone can get in at the bank's drive through. Also, as kids, many of us wanted to play with the machine that shot stuff out the tube at the bank.
+ Pathos: Laughter can be one of the greatest selling tools. By making something that would usually be a horrible experience into a comical one, relaxes the audience (and grabs their attention).
+ Logos: The phrase "Life comes at you fast" has both an emotional and a logical context. As many of us have experienced, some of the most life changing experiences happen in a matter of seconds. It is logical to say that you never plan on being in an accident, or having your car destroyed by pens and coins at the bank, so it's better to be safe than sorry.
- Effective? It seems fairly effective to me, though as a consumer I would rather hear more about what they do that just "help you prepare for the future." I laugh every time I watch the commercial, however it does not make someone like me want to switch to NationWide. I would like to know more about what sets it apart.
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