#MuslimRage

The Muslim Rage image of the Newsweek cover depicts how upset the Muslim community is over the new video that was made in America. This picture captures anger in one mans face, while the other looks as though he’s hurt or being attack. The effect of zooming in on two individuals, as oppose to capturing the entire riot, makes the viewer wanting more to see, or at least know what is going on behind these to men. I actually caught myself wondering what the riot looks like behind these two. This wonder is something very important to gain from your audience because the more they wonder about the picture, the more will they are to reading the article. Another thing that stands out to me is the man’s fist. His fist is raised in the air as to punch anything in front of him. Interesting enough, the man isn’t even paying attention as to what he might hit. This gives us the sense that the rage that is escalating in Islam is out of control, and the riot’s motive is to harm anyone.

 By looking at the picture, you could conclude that the people involved in the riot ranges from many different age groups. The two men in front of the camera are two older look males, while the lighter skinned male behind one of the men has younger looking skin. This shows the viewers that the riot is huge and affects everyone with in that religion. Also, just something interesting, out of all the colors on the color wheel red is a color that stands out the most. Newsweek highlights their title with red to make the title of their magazine grab more viewers’ attention. 

Obama

Obama’s video portrays arguments as to why he is the more qualified for the 2012 presidential election. In his video he shows interaction with different people, and shows him giving speech all around the United States. Obama’s constant focus on the American flag distracts viewers from the constant rumor of him not being a naturally born citizen. Obama also uses nature make his message a more positive vibe. The producers of the video chose the speeches that were given in beautiful landscapes to make the viewers feel more comfortable while listening to what Obama has to say. These visual tactics are used to gain the trust and respect of the voters. The viewers connect their inner feeling with their judgment of the message, this is where visual rhetoric can help with an arugment.

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Obama Video Review

·      What visual elements grab your attention first?

The visual elements that grabbed my attention start in the beginning of the video with the bird. This bird gives a sense of freedom, and makes the viewer fill more in tuned with nature, therefore, making them care more for the country. I also notice how often the video shows the American flag. This gives a feeling of patriotism. The main objective to this video is to show how Obama will care for the citizen of our country, and when the viewer feels patriotism while viewing his video they are forced to consider Obama as a leader of the country.

              What other details reinforce that impression? How?

Throughout the video Obama was recorded going around to citizen while laughing, and chatting. This shows how he cares for citizens, and how he’s trying to reach out to the public to help.

              What is more important? Less important?

In this video it’s important to notice the size of each crowd. By capturing this on the video, it encourages viewers to “hop on the band wagon.”

              What about color and style? What impact do they have on your impressions?

The video is aired in a well-developed grassland which gives the over all message positive background. Also, the majority of the colors from the crowd and the background are the American flag colors. Here Obama continues to focus on patriotism.

              How does the image direct the viewer’s eyes and reinforce what is important?

In one of the scenes, the camera is on Obama while he gives his speech, however, the camera isn’t focused on his face but more focused on the flag behind Obama. Many people have their doubts about Obama being an American, here, Obama can distract the public by focusing on things that are American, and not on the comment of him not being a natural born citizen.

              What text is included? How does the text relate to the image?

Obama interest the public with his slogan “FORWARD”, by making people feel like there’s more to be done, and more successful things to be accomplished by our president. This will help Obama gain more votes but making the voters feel like the future will be better if left in his hands.

              What argument is being made? Consider: when this was made (kairos), who is the audience, what is the purpose (exigency).

Obama’s argument is that he is the best candidate for the election on 2012.

              List details that provide ethos, pathos, logos.

Obama gains ethos by talking about his accomplishments of his past term. He gains by individually addressing different people and interacting with the public to make them feel like their leader is reaching out, and cares about their future.

Response to Culture and the Media: Writing a Media Critique

In Joe Marshall Hardin, “Choices 2.0 Situations for College Writing” (2010), he proclaims that the media uses special techniques, such as rhetorician, that appeal to consumer’s interest. Hardin supports his argument but giving examples like the Marlboro cowboy, and a past advertisement for Diet Coke. His purpose is to address how to read media’s rhetorician and explain how someone can apply it to their own writing in order to captivate the public interest. Hardin targets consumers who cave into the psychology behind advertising with an informative language.

Response to "Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age"

In his article “Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age” (2010), Trip Gabriel emphasizes how individuals, especially recent college students, are becoming more susceptible to plagiarism. Gabriel uses past examples and recent surveys to prove how plagiarism is becoming so widespread. His main purpose in writing this article is to gain awareness to individuals in order to prevent this “cheating”, and contribute to creative writing like it use to be before the digital age. Gabriel adds statements from other writers, who sound irritated when talking about the new creativity of writing, and it seem as though he is addressing the writers who lack their own creativity in their work.