Hi all,
Here is your blog prompt for Monday, October 15th. I'll quickly note here that if you haven't been doing these blogs regularly, you might want to start. Those missing points add up faster than you'd think. Also note that if you turn in a post after I grade on Sunday (and I could grade them at any time!) They will not be counted.
PROMPT: Watch
or listen to at least 30 minutes of a news show or something
similar--or better yet, of the presidential debate on Tuesday!--and find
at least one example of the use of a rhetorical device (choose from the
list on your handout.) Discuss how the device was used and what you
believe it was trying to do (what was it trying to convince you of?)
If
you are having trouble finding something on your news show, feel free
to analyze commercials! Anything that is trying to in some way persuade
you of something should have rhetorical tricks a plenty.
If
you don’t have a tv, use some of your newfound searching skills and
find a radio program or podcast or tv show that is online.
If you lose your handout, you can find these rhetorical devices (also called "logical fallacies" here: http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
Best,
Jessica
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