I think that using various different compositions to connect to an audience is significantly more beneficial than one composition. People learn in different ways. Some people are visual learners while others are auditory or kinesthetic learners. By creating only one composition, a composer is limiting both their audience and the connection they are trying to make. For example, while perusing a news website, some people won't even bother reading an article that isn't accompanied by a video because they dislike reading. Others may read it, but won't reap as much understanding on the topic/statement as they would have if the information had been published in another form. Creating many kinds of compositions on a singular topic allows members of the audience to consume the type that they learn from or enjoy the most. This allows an author to make a connection with significantly more people.
I agree, using many different forms of composition to connect to your audience broadens the amount of people interested in the work. Today, many people don't have the time to sit down and read a lengthy article. If you compose the article but add another easier feature such as a video said above or a short synopsis or even just a picture article, this changes the way you portray the same information making it available to a greater number of people than limiting yourself. At the same time, it also depends on what the desired audience is for the composition. If the author's desired audience is a higher intelligence set of people the one form of an essay may be more beneficial to that audience rather than a video and picture attached. It all comes down to who the author is trying to access with their composition, but the use of multiple compositions definitely opens the door for more people.
I might disagree, if only because of the phrasing of the question. I think that different genres of compositions can reach different audiences entirely. I understand though that you might mean "your audience" as anyone who might read your composition(s), in which case the use of different genres would likely help you gain a larger audience as a composer in general, but it wouldn't necessarily benefit the different audiences of your different genres of works. So, using different compositions can certainly expand your audience, but a novelist who decides to write a music composition may not have the same audience for both works. People who read their novels may not like their taste in music and people who enjoy the musical composition may not hear of or care to read their novels, even if both works cover the same subject. However, I think that there could also be a cross-section of audience that is interested in the subject and is willing to use different genres to get what they want out of it (connection, education, persuasion, etc.). In which case, yes it can be super beneficial!
As the younger generations get more accustomed to technology do you think that art as a genre, will become more popular or less popular as a form of getting information across, like Kristen's collage/sculpture?
I really love this question. I think it will become less popular. Since we have already became such a technological age, art has already become less popular. People are looking for an easy access to information, information that is only a click away, or something as easy as typing a URL into a browser. That is just our nature now, we have conveniences due to the growing amount of technology and we don’t hesitate to use them. A great example is a dictionary, we don’t feel the use for one because it is much faster and easier to just type the word into our phone to receive the definition. Things such as collages and sculptures are a great tangible way of spreading information and I really love their artistic value, but because it is not as easy for those things to spread information, I believe that they will continue to lose the popularity they once had.
I'm actually going to go the opposite way and say that art will continue to remain as relevant a genre and mode of communication as it is now and always has been. Artists are accustomed to changing with the times, and often are ahead of the game when it comes to technology, making the genre of art almost immortal. If anything, it continues to gain importance as everything we encounter on a daily basis is rooted in art. Everything from your iPhone, to your shampoo bottle, to the commercials that sell these things to you is art.
Well this is a very broad statement. Depending on the type of media is being shown determines what audience they are looking for. For example, Fox News has been known to favor the republican audience. Also NBC tend to donate more money to the democratic party. The only predominantly neutral network would have to be CNN. Every news network has their own views and wants to attract a specific audience. So there are many different audiences that the media tries to connect with.
I think that the media tries its hardest to connect and grab the attention of all kinds of audiences, regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. They use various methods of communication to get their information across. Social media is one of the easiest ways to inform people, especially the younger generation. It is probably the fastest growing, and the most easily accessible, not to mention the most interactive. Some people prefer to buy a newspaper or a magazine, so the media accommodates to that as well. Lastly, information can be reached on the television at almost all hours of the day. With all these sources, the media has something for each individual. However, certain sources want to catch the eye of particular people (for example, the ESPN magazine attracts people who love sports). Even though not every particular source is geared towards everyone, everyone is represented in some way, shape, or form.
I think that the media, for the most part, tries to connect with anyone willing to listen/follow what they are trying to present. What I mean by this is depending on the topic, writer, event, and information the way media can present something such as a local homicide to what Donald Trumps last speech was about can be very twisted and biased or visa versa. This results in the target audience being differed depending on the particular story. However, I think in specific the target audience that media tries to connect with is what their audience consists of. NBC news has a very different audience and following then Sports Centers audience.
The media is too broad a term because it is composed of many different sources that have different motives for their respective compositions. But overall they target large groups for the greatest amount of exposure
Out of the rhetorical appeals, which one(s) is most prevalent in persuasion forms of communicating, such as advertising and other forms of marketing? Specifically those targeted at the younger millennial's.
In my opinion pathos is the most prevalent in persuasive advertisements because they are trying to appeal to the audience's, or millennials', desires. They do this by using attractive men and women, or even our favorite actors to then appeal to us o9n a personal level.
Since the question is directed to an audience with a younger mindset and a more undeveloped intellect, pathos would be the most effective rhetorical appeal when it comes to the art of persuasion. Therefore, it makes sense that it is the most prevalent within these forms of communication. Marketing’s main motive is to sell a product and convince the buyer that they must acquire it in order to live their daily lives. Meanwhile younger millennials tend to be children and aren’t really phased by the logic behind purchasing therefore causing pathos to become a successful technique. Advertisements for toys and videogames generally provoke feelings of happiness or acceptance if or when the product is purchased. Images of happy children playing in a park together in a group for example appeal to the consumer in a more personal way because then they feel that through the purchase of that specific product they as well could be included in a friend group.
Since the question is directed to an audience with a younger mindset and a more undeveloped intellect, pathos would be the most effective rhetorical appeal when it comes to the art of persuasion. Therefore, it makes sense that it is the most prevalent within these forms of communication. Marketing’s main motive is to sell a product and convince the buyer that they must acquire it in order to live their daily lives. Meanwhile younger millennials tend to be children and aren’t really phased by the logic behind purchasing therefore causing pathos to become a successful technique. Advertisements for toys and videogames generally provoke feelings of happiness or acceptance if or when the product is purchased. Images of happy children playing in a park together in a group for example appeal to the consumer in a more personal way because then they feel that through the purchase of that specific product they as well could be included in a friend group.
When writing within the genre of a personal lifestyle blog I believe it to be most beneficial when an author pulls ultimately from their own personal experiences. A lifestyle blogger pulls from their own daily lives and shares these experiences through their posts. Using personal experience as a source is a viable appeal to pathos in that the personal experience can be easily related to and or "hits home" for readers.The audience for which the author is composing is generally drawn to shared personal experiences, others opinions on various social topics, etc. In order to attract readers looking for a personal take on day-to-day discussion topics i.e. current events or pop culture, using themselves as a source proves most beneficial. In addition to using their own day-to-day activities and thoughts as a source, lifestyle bloggers sources depend upon what all their blog is composed of. For example, a favorite lifestyle blogger of mine centers her posts around things such as fashion, food, beauty, and DIY projects. This author pulls from sources such as cook books, fashion articles, and even social media. By pulling from other written articles compose by "experts" in each specific genre, this author establishes credibility thus attracting an audience searching for legitimate yet personal advice and ideas on daily activities.
Digital media is becoming one of the fastest ways to spread information. What are the pros and cons of continuing to use other media, such as print and radio, to reach people?
I think some of the pros of using other media is that although there are people that rely on the Internet to gain information, I think there are also many people that still get information in other ways. Or rather, I feel that having information on many media will guarantee that information is spread, some might stumble on a newspaper and get the information they wouldn't otherwise have heard/read about. Also as digital media is becoming a faster way and radios in houses are less common, more people are driving and are on the road so I feel as though the radio being a source of information is still somewhat relevant. I don't think there are many, if any, cons of having other/many sources of media.
A lot of people today use digital media as their primary source for information. Other forms of media, such as print and radio, are still useful and preferred by some. There are pros to the non digital form of media, such as appealing to the older generation in our society. Many older people still rely on the news paper and news radio stations to keep up with what is going on in the world. Also, anyone can post something online, whether it is true or not. This is definitely an advantage of the way of papers and radio. The cons would be, again, that most people today use digital media to get their news and information. Technology and digital media are a huge part of our culture and society today. This impacts the older forms of obtaining information economically. The more we rely on digital media, the less use papers and radio become to our society.
The author can use rhetorical appeals such as ethos, pathos, and logos, to persuade the reader to agree and side with them. Using rhetorical appeals is important in persuasive writing because it really strengthens the argument using three aspects to gain support from the reader. Using ethos adds credibility and makes the reader trust the author more. Pathos appeals to the readers emotions, making them feel sensitive towards the topic. Finally, logos backs it up with facts and evidence. Using these three rhetorical appeals in conjunction will likely form a strong and believable argument that the reader will agree with. Using a style of writing that is serious and knowledgeable will also help in gaining the opinion of the reader. Style plays a huge role in convincing the reader because if it is too casual and not very serious, the reader will most likely think the article is not trustworthy. On the other hand, having a serious and scholarly article can definitely gain in supporting the argument and capturing the reader.
There is a wide range of uses for color in visuals that can aid a composer in grabbing the attention of the audience. One simple use of color is to separate information. The Bedford Book of Genres, for example, has colored boxes on the sides of the pages to add questions and additional information while the top of the pages are color coded for the readers to easily differentiate the units. Colored backgrounds, another simple use, can also come into play in everyday situations. Late night individuals who frequently view screens in a dark often have a dimmer or calmer wallpaper background on their device, while poster boards usually contain bright colors to stand out and be more noticeable. There are more complex uses of color in visuals when entertaining an audience for a long period of time: pacing action, inflicting emotion, emphasizing a change or importance of information, etc. Comics are perfect examples of using color to its full capacity; the most obvious case of color use in comics is the flamboyant costumes. I included a link of a YouTube video below that dissects an issue of The Immortal Iron Fist. The video is a bit slow paced, but does explain the professional outlook in keeping the audience entertained.
Certain things that make people believe a paper more credible is logos, a rhetorical appeal that connects facts and evidence that builds more trust for the reader. It makes things seem more official and trustworthy from a good source. Another thing that can create more credibility for a piece of work is the medium in which the paper is created in. Citations are a very vital key in showing where the work was originally created. Other rhetorical appeals that create credibility are pathos and ethos. Spelling and grammar checks show a lot of trust for an audience who is well-educated. Using the proper font for the given work, it allows readers to adjust to a professional and easier to read format. Whenever I read an article and it is terribly written with little to no sources, I recognize that this paper is probably not very accurate and should not be used as a reliable source.
For a paper to be credible ,citations are really important, and not just ordinary citations but reliable , well known and educated resources should be made available for the reader . Also i think that the style of the writing should be appropriate for the topic. An example is that if the style of the writing is too casual for an important and or controversial topic. A too casual style could make the information or material presented appear as less to the reader. Finally the information itself must be believable ,and with that evidence should be presented to give facts presented credit.
The more evidence presented the more likely you will be able to persuade the reader toward your point of view , or tell your story more effectively , or allow the reader to maybe not be a hundred percent for your opinion but to be unable to not see the point you made as the evidence was just too strong to deny.
Should the author's interpretation matter when one of his or her novels has an open ending, or does the author's interpretation have the same merit as other interpretations which originated from the audience?
With celebrities being so influential to our generation, it is very beneficial for the composer to use a celebrity as a source. There are benefits both for the composer who may be trying to educate as well as benefits for the celebrity who may be using their own words as composition, and possibly using that to better their image. Benefits for the composer include a larger audience that includes, those he might be trying to educate and those who are interested in what the celebrity has to say on the matter at hand. Our generation is very concerned with how the elite think about issues that affect all people and so the composer is able to use that to their advantage and gain a larger audience. The audience might also be easier to persuade because of the celebrity’s view on the matter, which would most likely agree with what the composer believes.
Do you think that the selection of genre is always as intentional as the textbook may suggest? For example, do you think Annie L. Burton had audiences and her own skills in mind when writing her memoir? Is genre always a significant factor in the making of an authors work?
I don't think genre is a significant factor because I feel as though when one is producing a piece of work or art, you don't limit yourself before hand by choosing a genre to contain the piece to. Instead the author will go in and out of many genres while maintaining one main overarching genre.
I do not believe that the selection of genre is always intentional, especially in Annie L. Burton's case because it came across that her(Burton) sole purpose behind "Memories of Childhood's Days" was to simply enlighten the world on her life and experiences as a slave. In addition, I do not believe that genre is always a significant factor in the making of an author's work because although an author writes for an intended audience, he/she ultimately writes for self-satisfaction and pleasure, so by choosing a particular genre, he/she would box themselves in thereby limiting space for creativity.
Are there any compositions that are able to find a balance of seduction, education and entertainment? If so, explain how the composition successfully did so. If not, explain how one could go about doing so successfully.
Living in the present, it is hard to make judgements on the future, but observing trends from the past can help. Often, history follows a pattern. It is hard to say whether or not certain types of compositions will go out of fashion or die out as time goes on. The indication from the past is that everything has it’s own time period, and once that time is over, generally, you won’t see much of that composition anymore. Sometimes, however, there are cases of compositions coming back in style and becoming more popular again. Perhaps todays works will stay in style much longer than others have, but perhaps they will follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and (like you said about newspapers) turn into a “dying product.” It is impossible to guess the future, but a reasonable assumption is that one day, there will be new forms of composition that are much more popular, and our current compositions will be history.
I believe that the type of composition completely alters the effect of an author's piece and how it is received. There are countless forms of composition bounding from a simple one hundred and forty character tweet to a one thousand one hundred and twenty six page novel such as Mr. Theo's favorite, 2̲6̲6̲6̲. The author's decision on what kind of composition he or she may use should be decided in consideration of what kind of audience the author is trying to relate or appeal to. This also ties in with our last class discussion on the different reasons for composing. Let's use the example of two of the topics on why to compose we discussed in class. If an author is trying to educate or edify, a news report or a journal is the means of composition that should be used for the piece to be received the most effectively. If an author is attempting to connect to the reader or connect the readers to each other, a composition posted to a social media would be the most efficient in reaching a significant number of people in connecting them together. I believe the intent of the author should dictate which type of composition the author should use.
When writing a memoir, which rhetorical device do you believe to be most beneficial when trying to attract readers and why as opposed to other devices?
When an author reaches their goal of connecting with the audience it was targeting, it can make a significant difference in a person's life. It allows the reader to be able to relate to something that character was going through, what the author experienced, or the topic written about. It allows a person to find light in a world of darkness when they feel empty and alone. Another benefit is letting people see an alternative way with dealing with a tough situation or tricky emotions. Composition is an important tool in enhancing a person's life, especially when can relate to the author's message.
How concise is the system of categorizing compositions when certain pieces are made up of various subject matter and cannot necessarily fit under one umbrella of type or definition?
Can a memoir not written in book or essay form be just as effective as a memoir written in that mode? Can it be more effective to write in a different mode?
Do you believe every work has an intended genre, composition, and audience? Could an author intend something a certain way, but every other pair of eyes sees it differently?
Based on the reading, your personal experience, and our current culture, what genre do you think is the most successful at getting information across, and why?
As stated in the text, a writer of any sort must coerce and engage his/her audience through the usage of rhetorical appeals (Ethos, pathos, logos). Are there instances, whether they exist in advertising, blog posts, etc., where said rhetorical appeals overlap, and if so, why would they?
Is there a substantial benefit from using many different kind of compositions to connect to your audience or can one thorough composition suffice?
ReplyDeleteI think that using various different compositions to connect to an audience is significantly more beneficial than one composition. People learn in different ways. Some people are visual learners while others are auditory or kinesthetic learners. By creating only one composition, a composer is limiting both their audience and the connection they are trying to make. For example, while perusing a news website, some people won't even bother reading an article that isn't accompanied by a video because they dislike reading. Others may read it, but won't reap as much understanding on the topic/statement as they would have if the information had been published in another form. Creating many kinds of compositions on a singular topic allows members of the audience to consume the type that they learn from or enjoy the most. This allows an author to make a connection with significantly more people.
DeleteI agree, using many different forms of composition to connect to your audience broadens the amount of people interested in the work. Today, many people don't have the time to sit down and read a lengthy article. If you compose the article but add another easier feature such as a video said above or a short synopsis or even just a picture article, this changes the way you portray the same information making it available to a greater number of people than limiting yourself. At the same time, it also depends on what the desired audience is for the composition. If the author's desired audience is a higher intelligence set of people the one form of an essay may be more beneficial to that audience rather than a video and picture attached. It all comes down to who the author is trying to access with their composition, but the use of multiple compositions definitely opens the door for more people.
DeleteI might disagree, if only because of the phrasing of the question. I think that different genres of compositions can reach different audiences entirely. I understand though that you might mean "your audience" as anyone who might read your composition(s), in which case the use of different genres would likely help you gain a larger audience as a composer in general, but it wouldn't necessarily benefit the different audiences of your different genres of works.
DeleteSo, using different compositions can certainly expand your audience, but a novelist who decides to write a music composition may not have the same audience for both works. People who read their novels may not like their taste in music and people who enjoy the musical composition may not hear of or care to read their novels, even if both works cover the same subject.
However, I think that there could also be a cross-section of audience that is interested in the subject and is willing to use different genres to get what they want out of it (connection, education, persuasion, etc.). In which case, yes it can be super beneficial!
As the younger generations get more accustomed to technology do you think that art as a genre, will become more popular or less popular as a form of getting information across, like Kristen's collage/sculpture?
ReplyDeleteI really love this question. I think it will become less popular. Since we have already became such a technological age, art has already become less popular. People are looking for an easy access to information, information that is only a click away, or something as easy as typing a URL into a browser. That is just our nature now, we have conveniences due to the growing amount of technology and we don’t hesitate to use them. A great example is a dictionary, we don’t feel the use for one because it is much faster and easier to just type the word into our phone to receive the definition. Things such as collages and sculptures are a great tangible way of spreading information and I really love their artistic value, but because it is not as easy for those things to spread information, I believe that they will continue to lose the popularity they once had.
DeleteI'm actually going to go the opposite way and say that art will continue to remain as relevant a genre and mode of communication as it is now and always has been. Artists are accustomed to changing with the times, and often are ahead of the game when it comes to technology, making the genre of art almost immortal. If anything, it continues to gain importance as everything we encounter on a daily basis is rooted in art. Everything from your iPhone, to your shampoo bottle, to the commercials that sell these things to you is art.
DeleteWhen it comes to audience, what are the primary audiences that the media tries to connect with?
ReplyDeleteWell this is a very broad statement. Depending on the type of media is being shown determines what audience they are looking for. For example, Fox News has been known to favor the republican audience. Also NBC tend to donate more money to the democratic party. The only predominantly neutral network would have to be CNN. Every news network has their own views and wants to attract a specific audience. So there are many different audiences that the media tries to connect with.
DeleteI think that the media tries its hardest to connect and grab the attention of all kinds of audiences, regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. They use various methods of communication to get their information across. Social media is one of the easiest ways to inform people, especially the younger generation. It is probably the fastest growing, and the most easily accessible, not to mention the most interactive. Some people prefer to buy a newspaper or a magazine, so the media accommodates to that as well. Lastly, information can be reached on the television at almost all hours of the day. With all these sources, the media has something for each individual. However, certain sources want to catch the eye of particular people (for example, the ESPN magazine attracts people who love sports). Even though not every particular source is geared towards everyone, everyone is represented in some way, shape, or form.
DeleteI think that the media, for the most part, tries to connect with anyone willing to listen/follow what they are trying to present. What I mean by this is depending on the topic, writer, event, and information the way media can present something such as a local homicide to what Donald Trumps last speech was about can be very twisted and biased or visa versa. This results in the target audience being differed depending on the particular story. However, I think in specific the target audience that media tries to connect with is what their audience consists of. NBC news has a very different audience and following then Sports Centers audience.
DeleteThe media is too broad a term because it is composed of many different sources that have different motives for their respective compositions. But overall they target large groups for the greatest amount of exposure
DeleteOut of the rhetorical appeals, which one(s) is most prevalent in persuasion forms of communicating, such as advertising and other forms of marketing? Specifically those targeted at the younger millennial's.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion pathos is the most prevalent in persuasive advertisements because they are trying to appeal to the audience's, or millennials', desires. They do this by using attractive men and women, or even our favorite actors to then appeal to us o9n a personal level.
DeleteSince the question is directed to an audience with a younger mindset and a more undeveloped intellect, pathos would be the most effective rhetorical appeal when it comes to the art of persuasion. Therefore, it makes sense that it is the most prevalent within these forms of communication. Marketing’s main motive is to sell a product and convince the buyer that they must acquire it in order to live their daily lives. Meanwhile younger millennials tend to be children and aren’t really phased by the logic behind purchasing therefore causing pathos to become a successful technique. Advertisements for toys and videogames generally provoke feelings of happiness or acceptance if or when the product is purchased. Images of happy children playing in a park together in a group for example appeal to the consumer in a more personal way because then they feel that through the purchase of that specific product they as well could be included in a friend group.
DeleteSince the question is directed to an audience with a younger mindset and a more undeveloped intellect, pathos would be the most effective rhetorical appeal when it comes to the art of persuasion. Therefore, it makes sense that it is the most prevalent within these forms of communication. Marketing’s main motive is to sell a product and convince the buyer that they must acquire it in order to live their daily lives. Meanwhile younger millennials tend to be children and aren’t really phased by the logic behind purchasing therefore causing pathos to become a successful technique. Advertisements for toys and videogames generally provoke feelings of happiness or acceptance if or when the product is purchased. Images of happy children playing in a park together in a group for example appeal to the consumer in a more personal way because then they feel that through the purchase of that specific product they as well could be included in a friend group.
DeleteWhen writing a personal lifestyle blog, what sources could an author pull from and how do those sources help to attract a specific audience?
ReplyDeleteWhen writing within the genre of a personal lifestyle blog I believe it to be most beneficial when an author pulls ultimately from their own personal experiences. A lifestyle blogger pulls from their own daily lives and shares these experiences through their posts. Using personal experience as a source is a viable appeal to pathos in that the personal experience can be easily related to and or "hits home" for readers.The audience for which the author is composing is generally drawn to shared personal experiences, others opinions on various social topics, etc. In order to attract readers looking for a personal take on day-to-day discussion topics i.e. current events or pop culture, using themselves as a source proves most beneficial. In addition to using their own day-to-day activities and thoughts as a source, lifestyle bloggers sources depend upon what all their blog is composed of. For example, a favorite lifestyle blogger of mine centers her posts around things such as fashion, food, beauty, and DIY projects. This author pulls from sources such as cook books, fashion articles, and even social media. By pulling from other written articles compose by "experts" in each specific genre, this author establishes credibility thus attracting an audience searching for legitimate yet personal advice and ideas on daily activities.
DeleteDigital media is becoming one of the fastest ways to spread information. What are the pros and cons of continuing to use other media, such as print and radio, to reach people?
ReplyDeleteI think some of the pros of using other media is that although there are people that rely on the Internet to gain information, I think there are also many people that still get information in other ways. Or rather, I feel that having information on many media will guarantee that information is spread, some might stumble on a newspaper and get the information they wouldn't otherwise have heard/read about. Also as digital media is becoming a faster way and radios in houses are less common, more people are driving and are on the road so I feel as though the radio being a source of information is still somewhat relevant. I don't think there are many, if any, cons of having other/many sources of media.
DeleteA lot of people today use digital media as their primary source for information. Other forms of media, such as print and radio, are still useful and preferred by some. There are pros to the non digital form of media, such as appealing to the older generation in our society. Many older people still rely on the news paper and news radio stations to keep up with what is going on in the world. Also, anyone can post something online, whether it is true or not. This is definitely an advantage of the way of papers and radio. The cons would be, again, that most people today use digital media to get their news and information. Technology and digital media are a huge part of our culture and society today. This impacts the older forms of obtaining information economically. The more we rely on digital media, the less use papers and radio become to our society.
DeleteHow does the use of design help to build up a writer's work and help to better connect them with an audience?
ReplyDeleteHow can the style of an argumentative essay capture an audience and persuade them to be on the writer's side?
ReplyDeleteThe author can use rhetorical appeals such as ethos, pathos, and logos, to persuade the reader to agree and side with them. Using rhetorical appeals is important in persuasive writing because it really strengthens the argument using three aspects to gain support from the reader. Using ethos adds credibility and makes the reader trust the author more. Pathos appeals to the readers emotions, making them feel sensitive towards the topic. Finally, logos backs it up with facts and evidence. Using these three rhetorical appeals in conjunction will likely form a strong and believable argument that the reader will agree with. Using a style of writing that is serious and knowledgeable will also help in gaining the opinion of the reader. Style plays a huge role in convincing the reader because if it is too casual and not very serious, the reader will most likely think the article is not trustworthy. On the other hand, having a serious and scholarly article can definitely gain in supporting the argument and capturing the reader.
DeleteHow does adding color to your visuals, aid in catching the readers attention?
ReplyDeleteThere is a wide range of uses for color in visuals that can aid a composer in grabbing the attention of the audience. One simple use of color is to separate information. The Bedford Book of Genres, for example, has colored boxes on the sides of the pages to add questions and additional information while the top of the pages are color coded for the readers to easily differentiate the units. Colored backgrounds, another simple use, can also come into play in everyday situations. Late night individuals who frequently view screens in a dark often have a dimmer or calmer wallpaper background on their device, while poster boards usually contain bright colors to stand out and be more noticeable. There are more complex uses of color in visuals when entertaining an audience for a long period of time: pacing action, inflicting emotion, emphasizing a change or importance of information, etc. Comics are perfect examples of using color to its full capacity; the most obvious case of color use in comics is the flamboyant costumes. I included a link of a YouTube video below that dissects an issue of The Immortal Iron Fist. The video is a bit slow paced, but does explain the professional outlook in keeping the audience entertained.
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TBD7V5QBfw
Does adding more modes straighten an essay or does it have no effect?
ReplyDeleteHow would you write an argumentative essay geared towards the older generation, versus one for the younger generation?
ReplyDeleteWhat are some ways that make a paper more credible?
ReplyDeleteCertain things that make people believe a paper more credible is logos, a rhetorical appeal that connects facts and evidence that builds more trust for the reader. It makes things seem more official and trustworthy from a good source. Another thing that can create more credibility for a piece of work is the medium in which the paper is created in. Citations are a very vital key in showing where the work was originally created. Other rhetorical appeals that create credibility are pathos and ethos. Spelling and grammar checks show a lot of trust for an audience who is well-educated. Using the proper font for the given work, it allows readers to adjust to a professional and easier to read format. Whenever I read an article and it is terribly written with little to no sources, I recognize that this paper is probably not very accurate and should not be used as a reliable source.
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DeleteFor a paper to be credible ,citations are really important, and not just ordinary citations but reliable , well known and educated resources should be made available for the reader . Also i think that the style of the writing should be appropriate for the topic. An example is that if the style of the writing is too casual for an important and or controversial topic. A too casual style could make the information or material presented appear as less to the reader. Finally the information itself must be believable ,and with that evidence should be presented to give facts presented credit.
ReplyDeleteThe more evidence presented the more likely you will be able to persuade the reader toward your point of view , or tell your story more effectively , or allow the reader to maybe not be a hundred percent for your opinion but to be unable to not see the point you made as the evidence was just too strong to deny.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that a composition could do both Inform and try to seduce a reader at the same time? is so what is an example and how does it do both?
ReplyDeleteDoes the type of evidence used change in different genres ? are some types of evidence more effective in certain types of genres ?
Should the author's interpretation matter when one of his or her novels has an open ending, or does the author's interpretation have the same merit as other interpretations which originated from the audience?
ReplyDeleteHow does a young author with little experience or merit connect with an older audience?
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ReplyDeleteHow do different audiences change the overall tone of the article?
ReplyDeleteWhat is an example of a composition that uses strong rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos and logos)? Explain how they conveyed these aspects.
ReplyDeleteHow does knowing the basic qualities of the genre you are composing in help you better portray your message through that genre?
ReplyDeleteHow does knowing your audience effect your writing or even your choice in genre?
ReplyDeleteWith celebrities being so influential to our generation, it is very beneficial for the composer to use a celebrity as a source. There are benefits both for the composer who may be trying to educate as well as benefits for the celebrity who may be using their own words as composition, and possibly using that to better their image. Benefits for the composer include a larger audience that includes, those he might be trying to educate and those who are interested in what the celebrity has to say on the matter at hand. Our generation is very concerned with how the elite think about issues that affect all people and so the composer is able to use that to their advantage and gain a larger audience. The audience might also be easier to persuade because of the celebrity’s view on the matter, which would most likely agree with what the composer believes.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that the selection of genre is always as intentional as the textbook may suggest? For example, do you think Annie L. Burton had audiences and her own skills in mind when writing her memoir? Is genre always a significant factor in the making of an authors work?
ReplyDeleteI don't think genre is a significant factor because I feel as though when one is producing a piece of work or art, you don't limit yourself before hand by choosing a genre to contain the piece to. Instead the author will go in and out of many genres while maintaining one main overarching genre.
DeleteI do not believe that the selection of genre is always intentional, especially in Annie L. Burton's case because it came across that her(Burton) sole purpose behind "Memories of Childhood's Days" was to simply enlighten the world on her life and experiences as a slave. In addition, I do not believe that genre is always a significant factor in the making of an author's work because although an author writes for an intended audience, he/she ultimately writes for self-satisfaction and pleasure, so by choosing a particular genre, he/she would box themselves in thereby limiting space for creativity.
DeleteIs a composition always for an audience?
ReplyDeleteAre there any compositions that are able to find a balance of seduction, education and entertainment? If so, explain how the composition successfully did so. If not, explain how one could go about doing so successfully.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best delivery mechanism of a composition and why?
ReplyDeleteWill certain types of composition go out of fashion as time goes on such as how news papers are considered a dying product?
ReplyDeleteLiving in the present, it is hard to make judgements on the future, but observing trends from the past can help. Often, history follows a pattern. It is hard to say whether or not certain types of compositions will go out of fashion or die out as time goes on. The indication from the past is that everything has it’s own time period, and once that time is over, generally, you won’t see much of that composition anymore. Sometimes, however, there are cases of compositions coming back in style and becoming more popular again. Perhaps todays works will stay in style much longer than others have, but perhaps they will follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and (like you said about newspapers) turn into a “dying product.” It is impossible to guess the future, but a reasonable assumption is that one day, there will be new forms of composition that are much more popular, and our current compositions will be history.
DeleteDoes the type of composition effect the way the author's piece is received?
ReplyDeleteI believe that the type of composition completely alters the effect of an author's piece and how it is received. There are countless forms of composition bounding from a simple one hundred and forty character tweet to a one thousand one hundred and twenty six page novel such as Mr. Theo's favorite, 2̲6̲6̲6̲. The author's decision on what kind of composition he or she may use should be decided in consideration of what kind of audience the author is trying to relate or appeal to. This also ties in with our last class discussion on the different reasons for composing. Let's use the example of two of the topics on why to compose we discussed in class. If an author is trying to educate or edify, a news report or a journal is the means of composition that should be used for the piece to be received the most effectively. If an author is attempting to connect to the reader or connect the readers to each other, a composition posted to a social media would be the most efficient in reaching a significant number of people in connecting them together. I believe the intent of the author should dictate which type of composition the author should use.
DeleteWhich rhetorical appeal do you think is most effective, Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
ReplyDeleteDo you think your choice of style, while composing, is important when trying to persuade an audience?
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DeleteWhen writing a memoir, which rhetorical device do you believe to be most beneficial when trying to attract readers and why as opposed to other devices?
ReplyDeleteIn the context of literary narratives, how important do you find self-disclosure to be in order to affectively convey the narrative's purpose?
ReplyDeleteWhen an author reaches their goal of connecting with the audience it was targeting, it can make a significant difference in a person's life. It allows the reader to be able to relate to something that character was going through, what the author experienced, or the topic written about. It allows a person to find light in a world of darkness when they feel empty and alone. Another benefit is letting people see an alternative way with dealing with a tough situation or tricky emotions. Composition is an important tool in enhancing a person's life, especially when can relate to the author's message.
ReplyDeleteDo you believe the mode. or how a composition is experienced by the viewer, has an impact on the way the viewer perceives it?
ReplyDeleteHow does the style of a composition change the way an author expresses their thoughts or ideas?
ReplyDeleteHow concise is the system of categorizing compositions when certain pieces are made up of various subject matter and cannot necessarily fit under one umbrella of type or definition?
ReplyDeleteCan choosing a certain social media over another to publish a composition have an effect on it's persuasive power?
ReplyDeleteDoes the success that a composer obtains take away from the credibility of the reason for their composition?
ReplyDeleteDoes the medium of a composition alter the message?
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ReplyDeleteHow do rhetorical appeals affect the audience's view of the author's credibility?
ReplyDeleteHow do authors use style to communicate better with the audience?
ReplyDeleteCan a memoir not written in book or essay form be just as effective as a memoir written in that mode? Can it be more effective to write in a different mode?
ReplyDeleteIf you were to compose a piece, which genre would you use to best connect with your audience?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think are the more "popular" types of compositions in today's world? Why have they been so successful?
ReplyDeleteDo you believe every work has an intended genre, composition, and audience? Could an author intend something a certain way, but every other pair of eyes sees it differently?
ReplyDeleteCan the mode of a specific composition determine the credibility of its content?
ReplyDeleteDo you feel that Kristen LaCroix's project displayed an effective balance of rhetorical appeals?
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading, your personal experience, and our current culture, what genre do you think is the most successful at getting information across, and why?
ReplyDeleteHow does the composition impact the voice in a piece of artwork or literature, and how does the intended purpose bring it all together?
ReplyDeleteAs stated in the text, a writer of any sort must coerce and engage his/her audience through the usage of rhetorical appeals (Ethos, pathos, logos). Are there instances, whether they exist in advertising, blog posts, etc., where said rhetorical appeals overlap, and if so, why would they?
ReplyDeleteIs the tone of a work solely dependent upon its intended audience? Why do you believe this?
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