1 ,” backpacks vs briefcases …,” ethos W r i t i n g

This is a multi-layered Discussion that will bring together all of the materials we have been covering this week and last, including Essay #1,

“Backpacks vs Briefcases…,” Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Rhetorical Analysis Slides and How to Deconstruct Racism One Headline at a Time.

Part 1: Critical Thinking Questions about How to Deconstruct Racism One Headline at a Time. Please answer the following questions:

• In his Talk, Baratunde Thurston says that these stories (the headlines) of “Living While Black” represent progress. What does he mean by this? If you like, check out his web site (Links to an external site.) that he mentions in the Talk. Which persuasive appeal (logos, ethos, or pathos) does Thurston use most effectively to make his argument have a lasting impact?
• According to Thurston, “White people can too easily call on deadly force to ensure their safety.” What does he recommend that we do, as a society, to change this predicament? Are there other ways to prevent these types of incidents?
  

  Part 2: Essay #1 Question:

  • What is your experience with rhetorical analysis? What is something new that you have learned about rhetorical analysis thus far? What are you confused or unsure about, regarding this topic?

  Part 3: Rhetorically Analyzing Commercials:

  Watch the following two gun-related commercials and answer the questions about each one. **Warning–some of these commercial are graphic and potentially disturbing.Commercial #1:“Back to School Essentials”

• https://youtu.be/b5ykNZl9mTQ
• Commercial #1 Questions:A.) What is the main claim/argument being made in this ad?B.) Who is the primary audience? What about a secondary audience?C.) What persuasive appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) are being utilized in this commercial? How are they being used? Overall, is this an effective commercial? Why or why not? (In addition to using the appeals to figure this out, you should also consider the design, imagery, voices and music).
• https://youtu.be/HqhyWd0ZqNs
• Commercial #2 Questions:A.) What is the main claim/argument being made in this ad?B.) Who is the primary audience? What about a secondary audience?C.) What persuasive appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) are being utilized in this commercial? How are they being used? Overall, is this an effective commercial? Why or why not? (In addition to using the appeals to figure this out, you should also consider the design, imagery, voices and music).