http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a30eef960417b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1
WATCO not using welfare on your ability to do service
Not using welfare will impede your ability to give service
Because no using welfare does not give you the means to perform service for others.
Audience: This audience is LDS members worldwide who believe in the teachings of the gospel and apply them to their everyday life. There is no financial bracket that this applies to or even ethnicity or nationality. This can also be applied to the entire world, not just those who are LDS but it is more geared to the LDS faith.
Goal: To have the audience use and support the welfare program of the church in hopes of supporting welfare later on in life.
Ethos: The author builds his credibility by mentioning his meetings with the Prophet. This shows that although he is not extremely well known his ideas and service are supported by the most essential leaders of the church. He also builds his credibility by making himself relatable, mentioning personal experience he had allowed the audience to connect to him and open their opinions
Pathos: When talking about welfare many experience guilt or shame. The author does a good job of evoking the emotional response of responsibility to counter these feelings. Instead of the audience feeling guilt they are able to view themselves as receiving help only to help enable them to help other.
Sufficient: there is a sufficient amount of evidence for the audience to trust and change their mind set about the ideas and principles of welfare. Especially when he said that there is never an end to welfare, only a middle and a middle, this stresses the point that welfare is not abnormal, evil or because of personal failure, but that it is a part of life that must be provided for.
Effective: I do think it was effective, at least for that moment. I think it would have helped those in the lower stratus who need assistance. They would feel comforted and hopeful that they would be able to repay the assistance that they are using. Ido not think that this would be as effective for those who have never needed assistance, they may have a harder time internalizing the principles and applying them to their own life, considering they have never really had to use the welfare system themselves.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
President Gerald Fords Pardom of Richard Nixon
http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/ford.htm
WATCO of pardoning Richard Nixon on the popularity of President Gerald Ford
Claim pardoning Richard Nixon will not affect the popularity of President Gerald Ford
Reason because pardoning Richard Nixon was not an easy choice for the President to make
Audience: The entire American public who are informed citizens and understanding the Nixon scandal and may or may not persecute him for the crimes he committed.
Goal: For people not to prosecute Gerald Ford for the pardoning of Richard Nixon
Ethos: Ford attempts to build a unique type of credibility. Instead of attempting to look at absolute expert in this, he attempts to look humble. Through humility he is less likely to be ridiculed for his actions. Instead he uses the credibility of God and the authority of God and personal humility to pull the national people onto his side.
Pathos: Gerald Ford uses a highly emotional appeal. He mainly attempts to inflict the emotional response of loyalty and empathy. He does this by referencing how hard of a decision this was for him to make, and essentially it was not about condemning of condoning the actions of President Nixon but freeing the nation from the hold that this scandal held on them.
Sufficient: The evidence in this case was not sufficient. There was not a lot of evidence for why this decision was made. A lot of his appeal was emotionally based for the audience is so large and varied that this appeal is not going to be enough for a lot of people. Instead of seeming humble it is going to feel like Ford is using a scapegoat of difficulty to help a friend.
Effective: this is a hard speech to say that it is efficient or not. Since the audience is so varied there is really a plethora of effectiveness. For the average American, however, this is not going to be terribly effective. Nixon was the first to truly deceive and surprise the American people, and the enormity of that crime was hard to understand and hard to understand why it would be pardoned by the President. I think that in the end the deep seeded emotional feelings associated with Nixon were likely to rub off on Ford, regardless of how he prefaced his decision.
WATCO of pardoning Richard Nixon on the popularity of President Gerald Ford
Claim pardoning Richard Nixon will not affect the popularity of President Gerald Ford
Reason because pardoning Richard Nixon was not an easy choice for the President to make
Audience: The entire American public who are informed citizens and understanding the Nixon scandal and may or may not persecute him for the crimes he committed.
Goal: For people not to prosecute Gerald Ford for the pardoning of Richard Nixon
Ethos: Ford attempts to build a unique type of credibility. Instead of attempting to look at absolute expert in this, he attempts to look humble. Through humility he is less likely to be ridiculed for his actions. Instead he uses the credibility of God and the authority of God and personal humility to pull the national people onto his side.
Pathos: Gerald Ford uses a highly emotional appeal. He mainly attempts to inflict the emotional response of loyalty and empathy. He does this by referencing how hard of a decision this was for him to make, and essentially it was not about condemning of condoning the actions of President Nixon but freeing the nation from the hold that this scandal held on them.
Sufficient: The evidence in this case was not sufficient. There was not a lot of evidence for why this decision was made. A lot of his appeal was emotionally based for the audience is so large and varied that this appeal is not going to be enough for a lot of people. Instead of seeming humble it is going to feel like Ford is using a scapegoat of difficulty to help a friend.
Effective: this is a hard speech to say that it is efficient or not. Since the audience is so varied there is really a plethora of effectiveness. For the average American, however, this is not going to be terribly effective. Nixon was the first to truly deceive and surprise the American people, and the enormity of that crime was hard to understand and hard to understand why it would be pardoned by the President. I think that in the end the deep seeded emotional feelings associated with Nixon were likely to rub off on Ford, regardless of how he prefaced his decision.
Monday, March 16, 2009
I Don't Like Your Girlfriend- Avril Lavigne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ25-glGRzI
WATCO being a “punk rock” girl on your ability to steal a boyfriend
Being a “punk rock” girl increases your chances of stealing another girl’s boyfriend
Because being a “punk rock” girl makes you assertive and powerful.
Audience: The audience in this instance in preteens and teenage girls who are into the music scene. They prefer punk rock music and most likely try to be different from their peers be able to stand out. These girls are also into boys and are seeking to get a boyfriend.
Goal: To get girls to be assertive individualistic “punk rock” girls.
Ethos: There is a lot of credibility built up by the singer. Not only does she actually get the guy in the end but all of her actions are portrayed as powerful and effective. The action of hitting the current girlfriend in the head with the golf ball is portrayed as funny and useful. This in real life is a misdemeanor and rude but because this scene is surrounded with dance scenes in which the singer is portrayed with many friends who are singing along with her.
Pathos: The main emotion that is inflicted is excitement. The whole dating scene especially at the young teenage years is unknown and therefore very exciting, so using the bright colors, constant movement intermixed with common dating scenes such as mini golf and a picture booth give the audience the feeling of reality and excitement inspiring girls to become like the singer.
Sufficient: For the audience there is sufficient evidence provided. The audience does not rely heavily on internal feelings or perceptions there only needs to be an outwardly perception that this tactic will work. Through the bright colors and teen themed places and set the argument is sufficient
Effective: This music video was so energetic and enthusiastic I think it was pretty effective. I think it was mainly effective due to the Ethos presented through the singer’s actions and persona. Since she is seen as such a credible and popular source of the “punk rock” persona her actions throughout the video become worth more. After watching this video girls who were already into this type of scene are going to be persuaded of this argument.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Paper A
WATCO enrolling your child in swimming lessons early in life on their ability to
Claim: enrolling your child in swimming lessons early in life will increase their mental health
Reason: Because enrolling your child in swim lessons early gives them opportunities to experience to build confidence.
Audience: young mothers ages 22-35. Lower to upper-middle class, young children ages 9 months-4 years. Involved in their Childs development, college educated, has positive expectations of Childs future life,
Goal: Get Parents to being swim lessons before age 4.
Pathos: Every parent feels for their child and so it can be a struggle to separate with their child for the first time. I address this by suggesting parent and child classes. I really emphasizes how these classes can really establish a strong mental connection between parent and child, making their bond strong and the anxiety of separation a little bit easier to deal with. By taking this approach I play on the emotional attachment that parents have with their children. I also use the notion of responsibility to make parents feel that they are obligated to do what is best for their children and early swim lessons are best for their children.
Logos: Since the parents are much focused on providing good opportunities for their children the parents are very concerned about having the reasoning for this argument to be logical. This paper focuses on addressing the major parental concerns fully because it is through the logic that parents will see some of their false ideals and instigate a willing to change them.
Relevant: This paper uses a whole bunch on information from all different sources. This is a good tactic because it helps the information remain relevant to all different situations. Parents would not have understood or agreed with the notion that early swimming lessons are mentally beneficial unless they are applicable outside the pool. Bring in different informational sources help to show that the mental benefits are wide spread throughout a child’s lifetime.
I think that this paper was very effective. This article was probably not the best written paper but by making it personal to the parents the paper gives a good break down of the major mental benefits for beginning swim lessons early not only in the pool but throughout the child’s life. I think it is mainly through Logos that I was able to address some legitimate fears of parents and address how those fallacies can hold their child back. And the best way to address these fears is to begin early which will benefitting them early.
Claim: enrolling your child in swimming lessons early in life will increase their mental health
Reason: Because enrolling your child in swim lessons early gives them opportunities to experience to build confidence.
Audience: young mothers ages 22-35. Lower to upper-middle class, young children ages 9 months-4 years. Involved in their Childs development, college educated, has positive expectations of Childs future life,
Goal: Get Parents to being swim lessons before age 4.
Pathos: Every parent feels for their child and so it can be a struggle to separate with their child for the first time. I address this by suggesting parent and child classes. I really emphasizes how these classes can really establish a strong mental connection between parent and child, making their bond strong and the anxiety of separation a little bit easier to deal with. By taking this approach I play on the emotional attachment that parents have with their children. I also use the notion of responsibility to make parents feel that they are obligated to do what is best for their children and early swim lessons are best for their children.
Logos: Since the parents are much focused on providing good opportunities for their children the parents are very concerned about having the reasoning for this argument to be logical. This paper focuses on addressing the major parental concerns fully because it is through the logic that parents will see some of their false ideals and instigate a willing to change them.
Relevant: This paper uses a whole bunch on information from all different sources. This is a good tactic because it helps the information remain relevant to all different situations. Parents would not have understood or agreed with the notion that early swimming lessons are mentally beneficial unless they are applicable outside the pool. Bring in different informational sources help to show that the mental benefits are wide spread throughout a child’s lifetime.
I think that this paper was very effective. This article was probably not the best written paper but by making it personal to the parents the paper gives a good break down of the major mental benefits for beginning swim lessons early not only in the pool but throughout the child’s life. I think it is mainly through Logos that I was able to address some legitimate fears of parents and address how those fallacies can hold their child back. And the best way to address these fears is to begin early which will benefitting them early.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Paper 2 Source
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2006/sep/14/news.uknews
WATCO having an online social account of exposure to pornography and online-bullying
Claim: having an online social account will dramatically increase ones exposure to pornography and online-bullying
Reason: Because social networks are unable to effectively monitor interactions between their various users
Goal: To get parents to monitor and restrict online social account using by teenagers.
Audience: This would be parents of new teenagers, meaning that they have their oldest becoming a teenager, who are fairly conservative and feel the need to intervene in their child’s life for their child’s protection. This would most likely be a two parent house hold with a more traditional set up. These parents would also have strict rules concerning curfews, grades, and demeanor.
Ethos: The author of this argument develops credibility through having personal experience to rely on. By citing a shopper’s magazine who participated directly in the social networks the author brings up real life situations which children can and do experience. The author is not talking in hypothetical’s but in real life time, that parents can understand that these dangers are prominent in these social networks, which builds a relationship and credibility with the audience.
Pathos: Since this argument is geared toward parents of new teenagers they are apprehensive about the troubling time that is about to happen in their hormonal teenagers lives. The author accentuates this fear by enlisting the “mean world syndrome” or making the social networking sites appear more vicious and scary than they might actually be. By enlisting this fear present in our dangerous world today parents are going to be more open to listening to adopting the claim as their own.
Sufficient: The author does a great job of incorporating the perspective of MySpace and Bebe (the two cites the discuss exclusively) this changes the argument changes a little bit to emphasize that these sites are not inherently bad or evil, but instead shows that these sites are dangerous because of the content that cannot always be prevented.
Conclusion: This argument is fairly effective especially because of the sufficiency of the argument. If this argument had been completely one-sided unwilling to concede that these sites attempt to control their pornography and bullying content reasonable parents would have viewed this argument as unrealistic. By appearing more reasonable and having a lot of personal evidence to back up their claim the author is able to effectively persuade their audience.
WATCO having an online social account of exposure to pornography and online-bullying
Claim: having an online social account will dramatically increase ones exposure to pornography and online-bullying
Reason: Because social networks are unable to effectively monitor interactions between their various users
Goal: To get parents to monitor and restrict online social account using by teenagers.
Audience: This would be parents of new teenagers, meaning that they have their oldest becoming a teenager, who are fairly conservative and feel the need to intervene in their child’s life for their child’s protection. This would most likely be a two parent house hold with a more traditional set up. These parents would also have strict rules concerning curfews, grades, and demeanor.
Ethos: The author of this argument develops credibility through having personal experience to rely on. By citing a shopper’s magazine who participated directly in the social networks the author brings up real life situations which children can and do experience. The author is not talking in hypothetical’s but in real life time, that parents can understand that these dangers are prominent in these social networks, which builds a relationship and credibility with the audience.
Pathos: Since this argument is geared toward parents of new teenagers they are apprehensive about the troubling time that is about to happen in their hormonal teenagers lives. The author accentuates this fear by enlisting the “mean world syndrome” or making the social networking sites appear more vicious and scary than they might actually be. By enlisting this fear present in our dangerous world today parents are going to be more open to listening to adopting the claim as their own.
Sufficient: The author does a great job of incorporating the perspective of MySpace and Bebe (the two cites the discuss exclusively) this changes the argument changes a little bit to emphasize that these sites are not inherently bad or evil, but instead shows that these sites are dangerous because of the content that cannot always be prevented.
Conclusion: This argument is fairly effective especially because of the sufficiency of the argument. If this argument had been completely one-sided unwilling to concede that these sites attempt to control their pornography and bullying content reasonable parents would have viewed this argument as unrealistic. By appearing more reasonable and having a lot of personal evidence to back up their claim the author is able to effectively persuade their audience.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Visual Art: The First Vision
WATCO of seeing God and Christ on your relation to the physical world
Claim: Seeing God and Christ in front of you draws you out of your physical world
Reason: Because seeing God and Christ break the rules of the physical world
Audience: The Audience for this piece of visual art is centered on those who are Latter-Day Saints or those investigating the church. The economic status will range from very poor to very rich and education doesn’t really matter. The most important aspect of this audience is that they are seeking or have sought truth and understand the general premise to the story this piece of art represents.
Goal: To have the audience develop a faith and Knowledge of God and Christ and their abilities.
Ethos: The artist establishes credibility through having a strict interpretation of the story, instead of adding a more liberal or symbolic interpretation. This builds credibility by reinforcing the viewers understanding of the piece and by making his artistic interpretations more unique and personal for the viewer. It is through this credibility that the viewer can then notice how Joseph Smith looks to being pulled out of his element into the light, how the grove seems to move to frame the speakers and how the focal point is not on Joseph Smith but on Christ and God.
Pathos: The artist uses a lot of different color patterns to inflict different emotions. The outer rim of the painting is all darkened woods, with the back, shaded view of Joseph Smith. To inspire awe the artist represented God and Christ and not only white in clothing but their very presence transform their surroundings until they are no longer in any darkness. The trees also frame God and Christ which shows their power over the physical world.
Accurate: The argument is accurate. Those in the audience, who have an understanding on the persons of Christ and God, would understand that the physical world is subject to the rules and dominions of God. The painter does a great job of using this realistic interpretation to not question that philosophy but rather reinforce it.
This Painting is very effective primarily because of the use of Pathos. The painter is invokes a lot of emotional response and awe that draws in the audience and allows them to experience the mind and world altering presences of the supreme.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince
http://www.atomicpopcorn.net/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-trailer/
Argument: WATCO seeing the sixth Harry Potter on my understanding of the book
Claim: seeing the sixth harry potter will bring my understanding of the series to life
Reason: Because watching this representation will make the scenes in my mind more vivid and concrete.
Audience: Children ages 10-18 as well adults ages 18-40 who have read the books or are familiar with the story. These children and adults are most likely familiar with the Harry Potter series and have seen the previous movies and read all the books. These individuals could be very well educated or not well educated at all. Most, however, are going to be in the middle class who have the time and money to spend on seeing movies.
Goal: To get the audience to spend money and go see the next installment of Harry Potter.
Pathos: This trailer did a great job of using and emotional appeal. The main emotion enlisted is that of curiosity. Since I, like much of the audience, is well acquainted with the story but probably have not visited it in a while, I am drawn into the theatrical representation of certain characters especially the young Tom Riddle. This curiosity shows me just enough to want me to see more. They also use a dark motif and cryptic music to inflict a sense of fear but more anticipation of what this movie will bring.
Sufficient: Through the use of montage and pictures there are a number of magnificent representations of what is to be expected, which can correlate or completely differ from what I had imagined. This will either repulse the audience but in this case since the scenes are specifically chosen for this trailer they make me crave more, thus sufficiently sucking me in.
Relevant: These scenes and phrased used throughout the trailers are all used to pull the audience in and captivate them. By entrancing them in the single minute memory the trailer gives a good representation of what the film will be like without making the audience feel as if they have seen the entire movie.
Effective: This trailer is very effective, I cannot wait to go and see this movie. The main tactic used to make this so effective is the use of pathos. There is not much of a logical or credible argument that can be effective but by using curiosity and excitement I was easily convinced seeing this movie is worth the money and two and a half hours.
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