https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-black-panther-is-a-marvel-movie-masterpiece-w516361
This article was written by Peter Travers on February 6 and discusses the movie Black Panther. This article uses informal diction throughout the article. Travers uses contractions such as "that's" and "there's" rather than spelling "that is" and "there is". Travers writes as if he is talking to a friend. He wrote in his paper "#AvengersSoWhite". This is not something that would be in a professional paper or journal. This is very laid back language and informal slang. The author was amazed by the movie. He is very supportive of Black Panther and wants it to succeed. Travers described the Black Panther as "epic". He was very impressed with the movie and was glad that it was doing well. Travers stated that "Boseman is just tremendous in the role of T'Challa". He used the word "tremendous" to show how well Boseman had exceeded in his role as the King of Wakanda. Travers kept a sanguine tone throughout the article when explaining how well the Black Panther did by stating that the Black Panther will "blow you away". This demonstrates that Travers is cheerful and has a positive view of the movie and recommends others to see it. Travers keeps a sanguine tone while discussing the article. Travers described the Black Panther as "an exhilarating triumph on every level". This means that the movie was more than he expected it to be and beat his expectations. Black Panther also rose above the other movies and was the star. Travers stated "the film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun". The film was very captivating and kept the audience engaged. Travers suggests that the movie stood out in a good way on screen. Travers used all three rhetorical devices throughout his article. Travers appeals to logos when he states that the Black Panther is "Marvel's first black-superhero film". This is a fact because if someone where to try and find any Marvel black superhero films before Black Panther, they wouldn't be able to do it. Travers appeals to ethos when he states that "T'Challa is a king, a real-life royal with a burden of responsibility,". Although T'Challa is a fictional character, he is still a King. He is subject to human emotions and feels and goes through what we go through as well. T'Challa can relate to the audience of the film. Travers appeals to pathos when he states that "Okoye, [is the] head of Wakanda's all-female Special Forces". This invokes a sense of pride and support to the other females to show that they are strong. The purpose of the article is to review and reflect on the movie Black Panther. Throughout the article, Travers examined the events of the movie and the cast and crew involved in the movie. The article is meant to give praise to Black Panther and convince others to see it. The purpose is important because it can influence how the audience perceives the movie and can help determine whether or not a movie is worth watching.
1 Comment
This article was written by Joyce Chen and includes Aly Raisman's testimony against Larry Nassar.
Aly Raisman's diction was formal while addressing Larry Nassar in her testimony in court. Raisman addressed the judge as "Your Honor". She spoke to the judge with respect. Nassar's trial is a very professional place and Raisman had to speak to him formally and professionally. Raisman has a deep emotional attachment to the trial because Nassar abused her. He molested her for years and told her it was normal. He also abused her teammates and other gymnasts for the last 30 years. She was furious that he got away with it and only now he is being put on trial. She explained her anger at Nassar: "You lied to me and manipulated me...". She trusted him and he abused it. Raisman had an indignant tone during her testimony because of Nassar's actions. While speaking to the judge, Raisman asked the judge to "give Larry the strongest possible sentence, which his actions deserve". This demonstrates the Raisman wants Nassar to be punished for crimes. Raisman's tone was indignant during her testimony. She told Nassar, "...you are nothing." She was angry that he was such a highly thought of doctor and was able to abuse her and many others. Now he will be going to jail for 175 years and does not mean anything to anyone. Raisman stated, "Abuse goes way beyond the moment, often haunting survivors for the rest of their lives, making it difficult to trust and impacting their relationships." She explained that what he did affects how she interacts and socializes with others. She emphasizes that what he did is going to stay with her and the other survivors for a while, if not the rest of their lives. Raisman used all three appeals in her testimony. She appealed to pathos by stating, "Imagine how it feels to be an innocent teenager in a foreign country hearing a knock on the door and it’s you. I don’t want you to be there, but I don’t have a choice." This appeals to pathos by telling others of her experience and how he took advantage of and manipulated a young teenage girl in a different country. Then, she was not given a choice of who she wanted to work with and was forced to work with an abuser. She then goes on to say, "Lying on my stomach with you on my bed insisting that your inappropriate touch would help to heal my pain." She appeals to pathos by describing what he did to her on one of the many occasions that he molested her. She was lied to and exploited for Nassar's personal gain. Raisman appealed to logos by stating, "Your abuse started 30 years ago". This is a fact. As of now, the first person to come out against him claimed that she was abused 30 years ago. She also stated, "... USA Gymnastics announced that it was terminating its lease at the Ranch...". This is also a fact because if you research the USA Gymnastics, there will be links to the announcement about the termination of the lease. She appealed to ethos by stating, "...I felt guilty because you were a doctor so I assumed I was the problem for thinking badly of you." She appealed to ethos by pointing out that Nassar is a doctor, so he should be trusted. Doctors are known for being professional and knowing what they are doing. Raisman thought of them no differently at first. She admitted, " From the time we were little, we are taught to trust doctors." This appeals to ethos because this is something that most people were told growing up. She relates to the people because this was something she was taught and believed. The purpose of the testimony was to tell Nassar how she felt about what he did and the actions of those involved in helping Nassar operate. The majority of the testimony was directed towards Nassar and those involved. The audience is impacted by the testimony because it could help other victims come out against their abusers and give them the strength and courage they need. The position that Raisman took is very important. She is coming out against Nassar and gives voice to what she had to endure. She is part of the bigger picture and movement against sexual harassment in the sports industry. www.rollingstone.com/music/features/inside-bts-mania-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-k-pop-superstars-w514229
This article was written by Chris Martins on December 19 and records the experience of a day in the life of a Korean Boy Band BTS. Martins uses informal diction throughout his paper. He uses contractions such as "it's" rather than spelling out the whole word "it is". Martins is writing as if he is having a casual conversation with a colleague by using terms, such as "ditching". The author is supportive of the group. He wants them to succeed and claims that they will because BTS "shows no sign of slowing down." Martins believes they will only go up from here. Martins was astonished when he realized that "BTS don't seem to be using any vocal backing tracks." Martins kept an optimistic tone on BTS because he was in awe of their ability to sing and perform: "They rap and sing every last part while doing constant choreography." Martins used all three appeals throughout the article. Martins appealed to all three appeals while describing the lyric content in their songs: "BTS songs tackle issues like depression...promote progressive social ideas like female empowerment." This appeals to logos because if someone where to find and translate BTS lyrics, the lyrics would in fact be about depression and women's rights. This appeals to ethos because members of the band struggled with depression and can relate to the fans. They are going through the same thing and this creates a strong bond and thus creates trust. This appeals to pathos because those who use to or still struggle with anxiety and depression are given something that could help them. The songs could give them something to listen to to know that everything is going to be okay. This would help those who are depressed see a light and give them hope. Martins uses an optimistic tone. Rap Master claims that their new songs will have "Better music and doper performances." This is something to look forward to considering how successful they already are now. Also, next year "BTS are planning a bigger US run." BTS already has a major fan base (ARMY). They ARMY is so abundant and together that they even created a fan chant. This fan chant takes place during their one of their songs "Save Me". Martins believes that BTS is going to take off. The overall goal of the article was to show the fans of BTS and those others interested what a day of their life looks like. The majority of the article is about how the day and their schedule went, along with some brief background explanations of who they are and what they have accomplished. This article impacts the reader to show how much effort goes into the band. The boys are constantly working and their managers and the others involved are hard at work as well. There is great value of the article. The article shows what kind of people the boys are and how they behave behind the scenes. This shows that everyone puts in a lot of effort into everything that is put out. This also shows that the boys are good people. This article is important because it leaves a perception of the boys of BTS to the audience who might not know much about who they are as people. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/taylor-swift-reputation-sheffield-review-most-intimate-lp-w511359
This article was written by Rob Sheffield on November 10 and reviews Taylor Swift's latest album Reputation. Sheffield used informal, generic diction throughout the article. In the article, Sheffield used contractions such as "there's" and "she's" rather than spell out there is or she is. His words choice seems as if he is communicating to friends or family. He used phrases such as "The world was expecting Reputation to be a celebrity self-pity party.." when he was discussing the expectations and anticipation of Swift's new album. Describing something as a "pity party" is informal because it is not anything that would be said at an important meeting. Sheffield is emotionally attached to this topic because he supports and is a fan of Taylor Swift. He respects her and praises her album for having "excellent" sounds. He admires Swift by calling her "one of the all-time great pop masterminds". This shows that Sheffield liked Swift's album and keeps an optimistic tone for the future of her new sounds. Sheffield keeps an optimistic tone while discussing Swift's new album. First, Sheffield acknowledges that some fans may be a little worried that this album was a "dreary waste of...time" and that they are "dreading the idea of a whole album's worth [of songs like "Look What You Made Me Do"]. However; Sheffield puts these concerns to rest by assuring these fans that "there's nothing else like that song on Reputation". He continues with this tone by stating that Swift has "scored so many brilliant hits" that there is bound to be some on this album as well. Sheffield's last sentence of the article promises that Swift's album does not disappoint by claiming that "all over Reputation, Swift makes those moments sound colossal, the way only she can." Sheffield used all three appeals throughout the article. He appeals to ethos and pathos by describing Swift's album as "intimate". By being intimate, Swift can get people to relate to her more and arouse the emotions of heart break and being upset. She allows people to feel angry with knowing other people talk bad about them. She also allows fans to know that she is better off now and not to worry about the haters. She appeals to ethos by describing the situations that she has been through and that she goes through the same things we go through despite being a millionaire. Sheffield appeals to ethos by stating that Swift's album is about "letting your life happen". Eventually, people live their life the way they want to and do not worry about what others have to say about it. Sheffield appeals to ethos by stating that "petty Tay" is still around. Swift's other songs have previously been petty (Blank Space, Bad Blood, etc.). This demonstrates that Sheffield knows Taylor Swift songs and knows what he is talking about. Sheffield appeals to logos by stating that finding your true identity has "always been a theme of her songwriting". This is a fact. If someone were to examine Swift's song lyrics, they are about how people will perceive her and her search for her true identity. The purpose of the article is to review and reflect on Taylor Swift's latest album. Throughout the article, Sheffield examined the overall theme of the album and specific songs that stood out. The article is meant to inform the audience how good the album is and if it is worth listening to. The purpose of the article is important because it influences what people think and their perception of the album. This article was written by Sean T. Collins on October 9 and breaks down the trailer released for the newest Star Wars movie coming out in December. Collins used informal diction throughout the article. Although Collins did not use any contractions, his word choice seemed to be as if he were talking to a friend. He used phrases such as "...looking and sounding more like a strange old hermit..." when he was describing Luke Skywalker. This is not anything formal because this is not something someone would say to an elder or during a school project or anything. He is emotionally attached to this topic because he is a fan of Star Wars. He likes Star Wars and wants them to succeed by complimenting the series on their "...rock solid...film making." He is excited for the movie by calling the trailer a "...heck of an appetizer." This shows that the trailer is great and he is looking forward to the actual movie. This leads to his tone being very optimistic in terms of his expectations. Collins' tone was optimistic. He conveyed excitement by claiming that the new trailer's opening statement "unveils an array of impressive new hardware". This shows that the author is awed from the beginning of the trailer. Collins also points out that after Kylo's battle with Rey in episode VII, he is "...sporting high-tech stitches across his face.." This shows that the movie has improved the face makeup on the actors making it look more refined. Collins goes on to include that there are going to be chases with the Millennium Falcon "...in hot pursuit... a brand new, ridiculously adorable new critter...duels with [Finn's] former boss..." Collins used words like "hot pursuit" to show that the Resistance is in trouble. This shows that Collins is excited to see the movie and how the Resistance got put in the position they were put into. He called the critter "adorable" to show that he liked the new creature and is looking forward to see what its role is. Collins highlighted that Finn and his former boss meet to show that something is happening and they are confronting each other. They are going to fight and face each other once again and Collins is eager to see how everything turns out. Collins used all three rhetorical appeals throughout the article. Collins appeal to pathos by including that Kylo Ren's eyes "...well with tears" because Carrie Fisher died after that scene was shot. Collins used this to remind people that Carrie Fisher died in real life earlier this year and wants people to keep that in mind. Collins is trying to bring people and the star wars fandom together to commemorate the late Carrie Fisher. Collins appeals to logos by stating that with Princess Leia most likely going to die and Rey possibly going to the First Order, the Resistance is not looking too good. Rey has the Force stronger than Kylo Ren does, so if Rey joins the Dark Side and Leia dies, the First Order is going to be stronger than the Resistance is, making it harder to defeat the First Order. The effect he is going for is to predict that the movie is going to be a turning point for the First Order. Collins appeals to ethos by giving knowledge of previous Star Wars movies and giving an analysis of both the First Order and the Resistance. We can infer that he knew what the old AT-Ats and light sabers looked like after he stated that the AT-Ats look souped up and the light sabers seem to have a different style then they had before. He allows the audience to trust him by giving them prior knowledge of other movies and assuring them that he knows what he is talking about. The purpose of the article is to analyze the newest Star Wars trailer and predict what is going to happen in the movie. Throughout the article, Collins looked at scenes in the trailer and examined what was happening and linked the pieces of information together. The trailer review will keep the audience curious and excited for the upcoming movie. The purpose is important because it examines the trailer to create an accurate prediction of what could occur in the movie and allow the readers to pick up on information that they might have missed the first time. This article contains a video of Beyoncé Knowles sending out a video to help with Hurricane Relief. Beyoncé used informal diction to call on people all around the world to help donate money and supplies to help those affected by natural disasters. In the beginning of the video, her opening sentence is "...just when you think it couldn't possibly get worse, natural disasters take precious life...". She was full of sorrow yet was also encouraging others to help. People are in dire need of support because "...countless families are homeless...people need food, clothing, cleaning supplies...". She claims that we need to "...come in a collective effort to raise our voices, to help our communities, to lift our spirits..." She encouraged us to help out in any way we could. She cares deeply about raising money and helping out the affected people and areas because it was in her "hometown city of Houston". On September 8, "Beyoncé delivered an emotional speech to Hurricane Harvey evacuees at Houston's St. John's Church.'...Ya'll are my family. Houston is my home. I thank God that ya'll are safe, that your children are safe.'". She is profoundly attached to the Hurricane Relief because she grew up in Houston and the city is an area that she knows well and knows the people living there. She is very thoughtful of the people in need. She recognized that "Just this past week, we've seen devastation from the monsoon in India, an 8.1 earthquake in Mexico, and multiple catastrophic hurricanes." She acknowledged that people and places all around the world have been destroyed due to the natural disasters. Beyoncé's tone is contemplative. She displays this by reflecting over the past week all the natural disasters that occurred. She recognized that "natural disasters...do massive damage, and forever change lives leaving behind contaminated water, flooded hospitals, schools, and nursing homes.". Different areas around the world have been impacted by the natural disasters. She indicated that "Natural disasters don't discriminate. They don't see if you're an immigrant, black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Jewish or Muslim, wealthy or poor." She is thoughtful of all the different areas that have been influenced by the natural disasters, "We are all in this together.". She is giving the people affected her support and is telling them that she is with them and we are all going to get through this together. Beyoncé reflected on the people that came together and helped rescue others "Seeing everyone of different racial, social, and religious backgrounds put their own lives at risk to help each other survive restored my faith in humanity." She was being thoughtful of all the areas that were hit by Hurricane Irma, "Irma alone has left a trail of death and destruction from the Caribbean to Florida to Southern United States." She acknowledged that the people in those areas needed help and support to recover after the Hurricane. Beyoncé used all three rhetorical appeals throughout the video. The ethos was Beyoncé speaking. She is a celebrity. She has a fan base of people following her and listening to what she says. She is speaking about an issue that affects her personally with her hometown of Houston. She knows what she is talking about because the hurricane hit her home and the area she cares about.Her fans will listen to her and trust her and want to go out and help. Beyoncé used logos. She talked about the monsoon in India and the earthquake in Mexico. The natural disasters did not just affect the US, it affected other areas as well. Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean, Florida, and Southern United States. She included this because the Caribbean is a popular vacation spot with cruises, Florida has beautiful beaches and Disney World, and people live in the Southern United States. These areas were severely afflicted. She claimed that people needed to be rescued. That is logical. After a natural disaster, people need to be rescued and need help. People really are out of food, water, and basic necessities. She included this to explain why people should donate to Hurricane Relief. Beyoncé used pathos throughout her video. In the background, there are pictures and videos that move throughout the video. One picture showed the outside of houses with water close to the roof. The pictures gave a visual of all the damage caused by the natural disasters. Another picture showed a street completely destroyed with a huge crack in it and parts of the street in the crack. Families were walking through water leaving there homes. There were boats in the street looking for people in need of being rescued. Volunteers were carrying elders and children to safety. People in the involved areas were donating blankets, were helping serving food, and bringing water and other necessities to donation centers. There was a mother comforting her child in the water on the street. There were people on a boat that was reunited with their families. Helicopters were used to bring up supplies. A family was rowing a canoe in water. A mother and daughter in India was walking through water. Rubble and destroyed buildings were all over the street in Mexico. Buildings were in ruins after Hurricane Irma. She included the videos and pictures to show what the damage is from the natural disasters and that everyone can help. The purpose of the video is to raise awareness of all the natural disasters that had recently occurred and to donate and help the people in need. Half of the video is directed toward the purpose and the other half is talking about the natural disasters. Beyoncé talks about how much damage is done making the audience sympathize, then how you can help. Her purpose was important because it can help people and save their lives. If Beyoncé can convince enough people to donate and help, it will drastically improve their situations in the impacted areas. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
February 2018
Categories |