“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain
Fri
Nov
20
This video actually made a lot of sense. Initially, I didn’t realize how much of a hassle it can be to write thoughts and rough drafts down-using a pencil. But as the video progressed, it dawned on me that so much of the use of computer technology is second-nature to us. What I mean by that is we generally don’t realize how many times we press the ‘delete’ key on our computer; or go back to add a word or two in a sentence- all with a click of a mouse. I can still remember having to erase entire lines just to put in a few extra words while writing for an assignment. I think that we are using the machine; and with that I mean that we take this technology for granted most of the time-yet we are the ones creating it. Thus, we are the ‘machine’ and we are utilizing the use of the device we created.
Sun
Nov
15
The cosmetic company, Maybelline, has been around since 1917. This company launched its first ad in the 1920s for mascara, and has since become one of the most widespread cosmetic companies in the world. Almost every ad that has come from this company has been a success-drawing the attention of consumers, and luring them with the promise of enhancing their looks. Throughout this paper, my goal is to study various advertisements presented by Maybelline, and analyze the rhetorical strategies used by the company to lure consumers-namely women-into buying their products.
“Maybelline, Inc.” What Do People Say About Your Eyes? 1936 Web. 15 Nov. 2009
http://www.maybelline.co.uk/about_us/l282l283.htm>.
Glaser, Tom. “The power of advertising” St. Pete Times. 10 May 2001 Web. 15 Nov 2009 <http://www.sptimes.com/News/051001/NIE/The_power_of_advertis.shtml>.
Fri
Oct
23
The movie, Paranormal Activity, has captivated audiences all over the United States. Although this movie is not the typical Hollywood-style movie, it scares the audience in a different way: the fear of this-could-really-happen. The movie trailer for this horror-flick allows the audience to see the simplicity of the storyline, and appeals to that adrenaline rush that comes from fear (although most would say that it is ‘fiction’). In my paper, I would like to analyze the ways in which the content of the trailer entrances the viewers and make them want to see this movie. What is it in the trailer that makes people want to go see such a movie? Is it the sound effects that are used? Or is it the actual content-the acting and events- that makes each viewer to check over his/her shoulder?
Works Cited
Corliss, Richard. “Paranormal Activity: A Horror Phenomenon” time.com. Time Inc.
10 Oct. 2009 Web. 23 Oct. 2009 <http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/
0,8599,1929648,00.html>.
Peli. YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 15 Sept. 2009. Web. 23 Oct. 2009.
<http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_UxLEqd074>.
Wed
Oct
21
Although this film confused me the first time I watched it, I finally understood what the creator of the film was trying to portray: the power of greed. The two children wanted to capture the rabbit, but ended up getting the idol because they realized that it could magically transform objects. Run Wrake emphasizes the point that people will do anything to get what they want. The children killed the sheep in order to get the gems that they desired. Yet despite the fact that they had more than enough to sustain themselves, they wanted more. Run Wrake is successful in illustrating the influence that greed has- especially in today’s society. No matter how much one may have-whether it be success, money, love- we always want more. Pathos was used with the incorporation of the animals being slaughtered; and logos was used with the theme of materialism portrayed throughout the video.
Thu
Oct
8
does anyone know when this is due?? there is no due date at the end of the assignment, so i’m assuming that it is due on friday. i just don’t want points to be taken off; so if anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks!!
Fri
Oct
2
Due to the technological advances made possible by today’s research, it is finally a reality to be able to read books online-thus eliminating the necessity for textbooks and paperbacks. But is it such a good idea to have yet another excuse for people to sit in front of their computers and laptops? The ability to pick up a book and walk out the door is very convenient; and one does not have to worry about a computer crashing or not being able to access the e-book. With regular books and textbooks, one can fold the pages, write on them, annotate on the sidelines-and not have to worry whether they will be able to find them later. With the e-book, this may not be possible-making it an inefficient tool, especially for college students.
Peer Reviewed Sources:
Lee, Hyung. “Kindles Yet To Woo University Users.” The Daily Princetonian 28 Sept 2009. Web. 2 Oct 2009. <http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/09/28/23918/>.
Allen, Katie. “E-Readers Turn Heavy Textbooks Into A Light Read-Just Like Dan Brown’s Latest.” The Guardian 10 Sept. 2009. Web. 2 Oct. 2009. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/sep/10/sony-readers-boost-ebook-market>.
