September 2, 2014

Today:1)Ice must be broken2)The readings3)So what is this rhetorical analysis of which you speak?4)First rhetorical analysis assignment5)Practice! 6)Homework

Icebreaker:

Again, say your name.Next, say your favorite color.

Dr. Phill’s is blue.

For today you read two pieces that address the idea of rhetorical analysis: McCloskey and Bollin-Carroll.

We’ll address the Porter reading in a bit.

For now, let’s start with McCloskey.

The point of rhetorical analysis

is merely to read with understanding.

(p. 320)

What’s that mean?

Aristotle: Rhetoric may be defined

as the faculty of observing in any given case

the available means of

persuasion.

Rhetorical analysis: to read/observe/critique any

“text” with an understanding of the context and available

means of persuasion.

What does that include?

everything.

ethos.

pathos.

logos.

kairos.

kairos:Fitting occasion or timing.

The “right” time or the “only” time…

style.

audience.

purpose.

context.

metaphor.

story.

delivery.

culture.

transition. Paging Bolin Carroll

You have built a mental database that

you can draw on to make conclusions about what a person’s looks tell you about

their personality.(p.46)

#iftheygunnedmedown

so let’s look at a few teachers and talk first impressions based on a

single photo.

heh. had to be fair.

that is Dr. Julie Platt.Anyone know who she is?

that is Dr. Stephen Hawking.Super-genius. Seriously.

that is Cameron Diaz from the movie bad teacher.She was as the title made her.

that is Dr. Cornell West.Professor at the Union Theological Seminary.

that is Dr. Gloria Anzaldua.She worked several places. She died in 2004. RIP.

that is Professor X.He’s not real.

Your first rhetorical analysis assignment: Rhetorical Analysis of a Movie

PosterIt’s due 9/11/14

Let’s practice!

For Thursday:Read Everything’s An Argument Ch. 3 and 4 (Niihka) and sections

of Logo Design (linked on schedule)