Ayesh, Rashaan, and Orion Rummler. “Where 2020 Candidates Stand on the Green New Deal and Climate Policy.” Axios, http://www.axios.com/2020-presidential-candidates-green-new-deal-22faff60-3fee-45f3-8636-09e437c82431.html. “Causes of Global Warming.” Causes of Global Warming, Facts and Information, 27 Feb. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-causes/. Irfan, Umair. “A Guide to How 2020 Democrats Plan to Fight Climate Change.” Vox, Vox, 20 Nov. 2019, http://www.vox.com/2019/9/10/20851109/2020-democrats-climate-change-plan-president. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria. “TextContinue reading “Research Paper Sources”
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Corporation/Brand Blog
The company/brand I chose to research was Louis Vuitton. They are a well known, high end, purse and accessories company that sells their products to almost every country in the world. Companies that require much transportation of its exports, struggle with keeping their carbon footprint low. Not only that, purse companies have been scrutinized forContinue reading “Corporation/Brand Blog”
LMPGS Response
The main point of this section is explaining Patagonia’s marketing techniques. They emphasis a few details that they feel are unique to their company and what contribute to their success. They say that their main goal is to be simple and real. They also stress the quality of their products and how they are theContinue reading “LMPGS Response”
Meme Blog
This meme, while very simple, uses several rhetorical devices. Most obviously, this meme expresses logos by using a statistic. According to the National Committee on Pay Equity, “Women earn 81.6 cents for every dollar men earn”. The wage gap for men and women has been an issue long talked about in our society, also knowContinue reading “Meme Blog”
Class Participation 2/25
1. What have you taken away/ what can you tell me about Rhetoric? Rhetoric is the art of persuasion and is used to convince a specific audience of an author’s idea/opinion. Rhetoric is used in a strategic way and can vary depending on speaker or audience. Rhetorical devices include ethos, pathos, and logos, as wellContinue reading “Class Participation 2/25”
Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Rhetorical Analysis Blog Response
The main point of the piece was to inform the audience about the different types of rhetorical devices, as well as the history of rhetoric and when/how to use it effectively. I think one main point they were trying to get across was how often people use rhetoric, and how it’s pretty much unavoidable inContinue reading “Rhetorical Analysis Blog Response”
Class Participation 2/12
Most celebrities on social media use pathos to persuade or capture the attention of their audience. Thinking about social media influencers or people that have many followers, they use sexualized pictures to get likes and start a conversation about themselves. They also wear expensive clothing and jewelry to make themselves seem desirable and successful. ThisContinue reading “Class Participation 2/12”
Environmental Narrative
“The Cleanest Line” Response
The article I chose was titled “Hurts so Good” by Sakeus Bankson. I think the main point of the piece was to tell the audience Carston Oliver’s story and how he became interested in spices, which led to him now growing some of the hottest peppers in the world while also being a mountain bikerContinue reading ““The Cleanest Line” Response”