review 3- rhetorical analysis

  This rhetorical analysis is over a letter written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, an English poet in the 19th century, to Napoleon III regarding Victor Hugos banishment due to his strange and critical writing pieces. 

   Because he is the emperor of France, Browning writes in a respectful manner in order to acknowledge the power he possesses. In the beginning, she introduces herself as being a woman, wife of an English poet, showing her inferiority to him at the time. She also writes in a tone that would suggest she is pleading Napoleon III to kindly see her reasoning as to why he should bring back Victor Hugo. By talking mighty of the emperor as well as showing her own weakness, the letter seems to be a constant beg for him to pardon Hugo. Browning uses phrases such as "your Majesty", ""I have trusted you for doing greatly" and others to make him favorable by her inferiority to him and having him believe he is of high importance. The reason as to why she must have used these words and phrases may be to appeal to him in a sense that would boost his ego. Once he feels powerful and important by her tone, he might listen to what she has to say because of the way she is kissing up to him.  

review 2- rhetorical analysis timed write

   A rhetorical analysis is when you are given a text and must dissect it. By doing this, one explains the reason as to why they believe the author of the text wrote it in such a way. The writer of the rhetorical analysis must analyze the diction, sentence structure, mood, style, and other features that might reveal why the author might have written such text as so. The format one must write a rhetorical analysis in is giving an introduction paragraph that explains the text, thesis, and the main points of the authors piece and why they might have written it as such. Followed by this each point is explained in body paragraphs; each paragraph contains a different point going into depth. Lastly, the conclusion sums up all the points one makes in their essay. During the AP exam, one is given 40 minutes to write out a rhetorical analysis. In a timed write, it is important to write about the different points they believe the author must have written the text in such a way in the introduction and body paragraphs. One should focus primarily on those portions because they are the most important that give out what the writer is trying to say. A conclusion would help but if time runs out its okay if you strongly wrote about the main thesis and focus of the paper. 

review 1- synthesis timed write

   A synthesis essay involves the usage of several sources and documents to support or deny a claim presented to you. For example, if the prompt suggests that you must address the extent to which if cellphones are good or bad, some sources provided will be for and some against this statement. This synthesis is about the extent to which preserving everyday writing is important or not.

   Lastly, the most important reason as to why we should preserve and continue writing is the overall knowledge and information we are provided with.In the source "Battling Information Overload In The Information Age", by Reld Goldsborough, he  asserts the importance and increase of information there is due to the Internet. "Information can lead to knowledge, and knowledge to wisdom," is stated by Goldsborough which demonstrates a connection between how the more information that is available to us can help us become more knowledgeable. Therefore, the information that comes from the Internet such as blogs, texting, websites, and as well as "old media" like books and journals in typed form can make us more knowledgeable and aware of what happened in the past or what is going on at the moment. The preservation of daily writing is very important due to the fact that it allows many to view the perspectives of others and gain information which benefits them in the long run. 

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   As many can see, technology has certainly has advanced within the last couple decades. When cellular phones first came out, only those who could afford them possessed one. Now when you look around, the majority of those who use cell phones regularly are mostly young adults, teenagers, and even some children in their early childhood. When just focusing on teenagers, one can see by this image that virtually almost all teens posses a cellphone. These cellphone users are shown by this data collection to be mostly spread out among the population. The sex, age, race, and household income does vary, yet for the most part the numbers tend to be about average. Overall, this data collection shows that teens are all regular cellphone users for the most part even considering all the different qualities they have. With teenagers for the most part having and using cellphones on the daily, this can affect how they grow up and even are in the future. 

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   The message one can convey from this image is to embrace the lively moments to still feel youthful. From the image of the raining rainbow, there is what seems to be a busy business man whos protecting himself from getting 'wet' and the other figure that represents a young child embracing the rain. These characters seem to be polar opposites in the sense that the older figure is dark and the younger one is full of color and energy since they embrace and take in the colorful rain. What I believe this to mean is that one will enjoy life and have a youthful personality to them if they accept and take in all the fun aspects life has to offer. 
   A reason as to why society tends to believe older people to be grumpy might be due to them not enjoying all the fun and vibrant moments. When one gets older, one must take on many responsibilities that can cause them to be serious and almost portray having a lifeless character. A young child however has no worries in the world, all they do is play around and enjoy all things that come their way. One should never need or feel the need to block out fun situations just because they must take on a role as a responsible adult, if anything they should embrace those moments to feel a sense of youth and happiness.     

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The message in the image of what seems to be a soldier playing the piano comes across to an audience as that even if one carries such grad responsibilities with them, they will always have secret guilty pleasures or abilities they love. Everyone in society carries some secret talent or activity they find joy in doing. Even when taking such grand important roles such as in the work field or becoming a parent etc, one might feel as if they must stray away from these activities that bring them joy in order to meet the responsible characteristics to fit the role. 
  A humans natural senses might deter them from being their own selves to fit the standard others hold on them. Although many might face this problem, others might believe they need to express themselves whether be it by an art form or enjoying certain aspects life has to offer. Just because one takes on the form of being important, does not mean they have to leave everything behind of what makes them happy. In this picture, one correlates the soldier to being harsh and having high responsibilities, but simply because hes playing the piano does not mean his duty's value is weakened, just that he is enjoying himself and is happy.   
 

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“I just don’t believe that when people are being unjustly oppressed that they should let someone else set the rules for them by which they can come out from under that oppression.”  ---Malcolm X

For centuries now, many groups have been oppressed and treated poorly by other majorities that see themselves as superior. These groups that are treated unequal, whether it be people of color, women, disabled, and so on, have endured other peoples harassment and much worse just because they don't match with what the superior group tends to be. The oppression and unjustly actions done influences an individuals thinking of their groups placement in society and of themselves. Many are told to face this oppression and unjustly behaviour by revolting and not letting it get to them in a greater sense. Malcolm X states that he doesn't "believe that when people are being unjustly oppressed that they should let someone else set the rules for them by which they can come out from hat oppression", which in other words means that one who is treated unequally shall not let others dictate how they live their life.

journal 24

“Our major obligation is not to mistake slogans for solutions.” ---Edward R. Murrow

   Edward R. Murrow, an American broadcast journalist in the early 20th century, states that "our major obligation is not to mistake slogans for solutions." The reason as to why I agree to what he states is to inform the great people in society to not go along with what an advertisement or piece of propaganda says. What is written on such platforms may introduce certain ideals which can later instill a bias or fixed agenda about a products or motto. As a whole, we must not let such messages being displayed order us around or dictate our thinking. By not allowing such mottos and messages to take position of rules we must follow, we let ourselves think for ourselves and don't follow the movement in which everyone will move.
    Many can see how different mediums carry such advertisements that hold ideals to them. These advertisement ideals can be spread out with slogans that get people to jump on board with the idea. If many were to follow along with a said principle an advertisement demonstrates and states, one may feel some pressure to follow along as well. With this being done, many different beautiful perspectives hide in the shadows as an idea becomes the main or even the only ideal that seems right or okay to a whole. The slogans in advertisements shall not be used as solutions and ways to deal with situations because then it would lead to over generalization as well as a broad solution that can be very wrong to many others. 

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“Truth is powerful, and it prevails.”  

 

---Sojourner Truth

Society as a whole seems to only accept the findings that seem to hold some truth to them. Although many figure to express only the truth, when one encounters a situation, at times individuals might tell some lies, whether be it a great one or a simple white lie, in order to preserve someones feelings or not hurt something in the long run. When one does say these alternative facts, they might feel as if they are protecting something or someone by keeping them away from the truth. The truth however will most likely eat at the individual and drive them crazy to a breaking point that leads to an abrupt outburst that will somehow allow for it to find its way out.
In Truths quote, she suggests that the truth has enough power itself that it can prevail and reach outward to the one who is fibbing. Ones emotions and self conscious is quite powerful in the sense that a conscientious body will lean towards the side of what is considered good to the majority. Someone who falls under this pressure of always wanting to do good things will get caught up in the moment of the lie and ravel themselves in it until the whole situation to themselves is a mess. On the other hand, to someone who does not worry about what they do to others or themselves, lying may come as a second nature. Although this circumstance, apart from inner feelings eating away at a person, outside factors such as the lie going a completely wrong way may cause pressure in the individual to fess up and admit that they have lied.

journal 21

“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”

---Dolly Parton

I strongly agree with Dolly Patton's quote "“If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain" because of its meaning. Many of us have come across situations where they seem to take such a toll on us and almost as if the world hated us. Although such problems and stresses are put on us throughout our life, we fight against these to reach a goal. Without struggling, nothing would be a reward; everything would be handed to us and wed feel nothing. If we want the pretty and greatest, we must endure some hardships to reach what we strive for.

Everyone has goals they would like to achieve whether being short or long term. The reason why they are called goals is since they are not at hands reach and are seeked after. Putting up with a struggle or two will be challenging but a must when in attempt to get something better. For example, majority of people who attended school would most likely say it was a drag and very tedious. They endure this for years and years, each becoming a bit more difficult, and if pushed all the way through, would have the satisfying reward of knowledge and schooling that can be used to give them a great push for the rest of their life. One must deal with the ugly and dreadful to reach beauty and happiness.

journal 20

 “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

                         ---Nelson Mandela

Courage is something most strive to achieve when coming face to face with certain situations. It can be defined as 'strenght in the face of pain or grief'. Nelson Mandelas statement means more than courage meaning to be brave, but of going past ones fears. I agree with this because being courageous isn't about just not being scared or too small to over come something, but its more about the fact that they were able to deal with the process itself. Its one thing to stand tall and say you're fearless and it is another to actually show how fearless and courageous one is during the actual process.

Mandela makes a good point when he says "The brave man is not one who does not feel afraid, but who conquers that fear." What he is saying is that there is more than just representing what the word 'courage' means. One must go deeper and explore in order to fully understand and become such.

journal 19

“Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them.”

---Assata Shakur

Assata Shakur states "nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people who were oppressing them." She implies that no one has ever gotten their freedom by solely getting on the 'good side' of the one who is mistreating them. Shakurs diction makes one believe that such is almost even unfathomable. Although I believe that this is quite true, I would have to take a stance and oppose this due to the fact that there are some exceptions and people who have in fact done such.

It might be rare or not happen in large groups, but it is possible and has a high probability that it has happened. For instance, in school one might stop being mistreated by a peer or their bully, not only with confrontation, but as well as simple, kind gestures to slowly alternate the bullies view and make them stop abusing them. Words and language can be a great way to persuade and change how one thinks.

journal 18

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”

---Albert Camus

I would have to agree with Camus statement that can be interpreted as one having to express themselves and protest some things in order to 'survive' this world. We cannot live a life living as slaves and sheep following orders and ideals that are expected and thrown at us. One of the options we have to combat this is to express our beliefs along with rebel against things we do not agree with.

A reason as to why I agree with this quote is based on history. In the past, majority of the population lived as slaves or unequal to those who seem to be in charge. Due to the injustices that have occurred whether being towards sexes, race, culture, and so on, countless groups have rioted and rebelled against such rules placed by society in attempt to see change.

journal 17

 Language is a very important key in communication. This communication built upon language has then the power to express various ideas and stances on a subject. A grand conflict t that has occurred the past couple decades would be women's equality. Many express themselves and their beliefs via protests by voicing out their opinions and very strong beliefs. Language is used on posters and sayings such as "we can do it" and others to demonstrate empowerment and contradict the societal norms already placed. The use of their powerful protests strategies challenges the status quo in the sense that it combats against what was placed by those around. 

journal 16

 Stephen Arnold claims that society has changed its values and how it used to be. Now in modern day, society seems to go against everything it was once, for example religion is no longer as enforced and even made fun of at times. Id have to agree with the notion that society has changed its outlook and actions towards many different aspects. I too agree with Arnold's position on stating that the government been almost an enabler of personal values. Back then, the world seemed to be quite simpler than how it tends to be now. Once being a place based on kind people and a friendlier environment, it has now turned to a place full of dangerous people on every street along with people being terrified of now walking alone. Many changes have occurred through history that affects the way society is run. Although compared to a century ago as the flow and personality of society has been dwindling, some times not all changes are bad things. Perhaps all these changes that happen and change societal ideals are actually beneficial and can lead to a better place to live in in the future.  

journal 15

 The poem, We Wear the Mask written by Paul Dunbar suggests that people hide behind this mask to hide how they are and feel on the inside. It states how although we may be hiding tears, brokenness, and so fourth, even with all that going on it is important to put on a mask to suppress those things. While we may all be experiencing such troubles and hard times, when out in society " let them only see us, while we wear the mask. My mask that I put on majority of the time suggests that I am friendly, cheerful, and very easy going. I may seem so to many of those around me but I am actually alone, scared, and very overwhelmed. with so many things going on in my current life right now, on the inside i feel pretty broken and just a mess. While I'm sure if I told people so they'd say they too feel that way at times, I feel like its important to hide those thoughts and feelings as I don't want to bring them down. This mask I put on was created by society in the way of it demonstrating what an average happy person should look like along with myself since I want to help people not feel how I do at times. By coming off as very easy going and cheerful, I am able to hopefully seem appealing and make others happy. At the end of the day, everyone has a mask they put over to cover up how they are on the inside, but it is not something to be ashamed of, everyone is secretly going through rough times they do not wish to let others see.    

journal 14

 The author claims that journalism has turned politics into some sort of blood sport along with an exercise in serial lying. I, for the most part,would have to agree with the author since different news companies are always trying to compete for the audiences attention by trying gather the most information along with trying to influence them to think such a way. From watching Fox and other news channels, one can see that there is competition between them to see who has the most attention. By lying, they can easily twist someones words around and give out false information to make a story seem interesting and attract more attention from their audience. The more viewers the companies get, the more fame and money they receive which I would believe to be their overall goal compared to just releasing news stories.   

journal 13

 Ted Turner, founder of CNN, states that "the media is too concentrated. Too few people own too much. There’s really five companies that control 90 percent of what we read, see, and hear. It’s not healthy." What he means by this is that a grand majority of social media that we are opened to comes from really big companies. I would agree with this statement that this is not healthy because it narrows down what we are exposed to and cannot see other sources and ideas. Like the Fox video, these big companies can have a view and agenda of what they agree and disagree with which then leads them to only expressing what they wish to show to the public. By doing so, we may not see other opinions and perspectives smaller companies and other people have.

journal 12

  The Trojan Values Assembly is done in order to inform the students of the rules and policies to follow. In particular, the dress codes are highly in forced, especially to the girls. While females are shown several examples of what is considered inappropriate clothing and reprimanded several times, the boys are just casually told not to wear hats backwards. This shows how the females should be careful of how they are presented to not be looking provocative instead of telling the boys to not drool over a girl showing her shoulder because shes wearing a tank top on a 90 degree summer day. 

journal 11

 The definition of a word may be very crucial to a dispute or context. A shared definition is needed in order to give both parties a similar idea of what is being talked about. Some words have their own connotation to them even if they are not designed to mean such. For example the words 'maleness' and 'femaleness' are similar to the 'masculine' and 'feminine' ideals society has placed on them. When one searches up 'maleness' on Google, the results are "relating to a man". This then leads to the suggestion of "what makes you a man". Although no real definition is given to these words, we would normally tie them with past ideals and traits of 'how men are and should be' or 'what makes females females and not female'.   

journal 10

 Bradburys Farenheit 451 takes a radical stance on the function of books in a society because of the events that occur in the book. Books are seen as forbidden in the novel and technology is blooming in ways that it almost takes over and brainwashes a person. Id agree with him in the sense that technology is taking over people and communication slowly. The communication that comes from hard cover books is mostly untampered with and are the authors pure thoughts showing up. In technological mediums such as news, social media, and so on, a persons thoughts and beliefs could be changed and messed with and does not send the right message.  

journal 8

 Lois Quaid brings up a very interesting topic. She discusses how cell phones may be seen as everyday safety devices that are carried everywhere although they do not help as much as we believe them to. Quaid believes that "because more people are bothered by cell phones that are helped, these gadgets should not be permitted in certain public places or designated natural areas." Although I am very conflicted by this statement, my overall thought is leaning more towards the disagree side for the next several reasons. 
 As for someone who is quite fond of their cell phone, I argue that there should not be a ban against them in some suggested areas since they are quite essential for safety reasons. The main safety feature of a cell phone would hands down be the fact that one can make emergency calls to their friends, family, and most importantly 911 if the situation is that extreme. Along with this feature, most cellphones come with several useful applications as well. If one goes out out camping and forgets some gear, a phone may provide a compass, map, and other helpful apps. 
 However, I do oppose somewhat with my previous stance since telephones can intervene between social events. Many get distracted by social media on the phone that they then do not socialize with the earth and the ones around them.     

journal 7

  Stein argues that there should only be a number of students to enter each field of study in order to not overflow and have everyone who joins to be guaranteed a spot in. I for the most part would disagree with Steins thinking is since I believe everyone should get the knowledge of whatever subject matter they chose. Unfortunately, I do agree with why this might be good to do since it wouldn't get peoples hopes up when they find out that they studied this subject and there are no job openings. 
 I disagree with this claim since I believe that if a student wants to pursue a certain career, they should not be shut down just due to numbers. If a student is very passionate about learning how to be a biologist for example, this would limit the students possibility of pursuing such dream and goal. Taking the class at least provides them with knowledge of the course and profession along with them finding out if that's truly what they like. Another reason why Id disagree would be that the numbers of availability in a profession are always subject to change and if this is done, may lead to a shortage of people having the skill and knowledge of how to do so. 
 I do however agree as to why this idea may not be as bad. Although it limits the number of possibilities, it wont get the students hope up as much. This way, the students studying to be in such career after have a spot to fill when they may. 
 In the end, I would have to oppose Steins ideology of such a system. Each student has the right to get the education and knowledge on whatever matter they please to learn it on.     

journal 6

 I believe the idea of manufacture consent is mostly seen as negative since society tends to focus on the negative aspects someone or something offers. Because manufacture consent gives ideals, we mostly view them as negative ones such as gender steryotype. As positive ones also exist, I believe they are not as strong or powerful as the ones viewed as negative. Since the negative ideals capture the audiences attention more, positive manufacture consent does not have as equal value on society.  

journal 5

 I would have to agree with Margaret Mead's argument that deals with us praising the ones above but envying similar to us. I believe this to be true since when people are more successful, we give them praise and tend to recognize them for their effort. As opposed to the ones similar to us, when given such reward we view them as a threat since were jealous. This thinking most likely comes from the notion that if they achieved so and we are the same level 'why wasn't that me instead'.   

journal 4

 Jozul explains how celebrities and famous people lie about using such object and product to just get paid. I believe boycotting such act and way of pesuasion should not occur since the actors advertising said product are just doing what they do for a living. I would like to believe that many people are not easily persuaded just due to the fact someone famous is said to use an item. If theres something to blame in this situation, it should be ourselves for falling for such thing.   

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 3. Alliances effect the news with their perspectives although they must show it objectively and neutral.
 5. A reporters freedom of speech is shut down if they dont agree with the side they are told to report of. Many cant explore the truth if a medium is biased. 
 7. When a source says "some people", this means this is someones hidden opinion. This may not be as creditable since that statement is not strong enough to convince someone since there is no face to match the statement to. 
 9. Fox coverage of Richard Clarkes resignation from the Bush administration is tweaked since the reporter twisted the guests words. 
 11. This suggests that Fox news coverage is played with and changes how the person presents themselves to be against Foxs agenda.        

journal 2

  Advertisements are seen and placed in just about any situation anywhere. Some tv shows for example may display a certain item infront of have it alot which is how they advertise for it. Although most would consider advertisements to just be objects, ideas may also be put out to persuade the audience of something. For example, many kid/teen shows may demonstrate the kids acting or wearing something that catches their eye. If a child is exposed to rebelious kids on television, the kid might try to copy that ideal since it was seen as 'cool'.