Rhetorical Analysis

Part A:
  Currently I do not have any real issues aside from the previously mentioned issue with research.  One question that I have is the difficulty I am having bringing the idea of research and its apparent lack of availability to me as a consumer into my argument.  I am not sure how to demonstrate that and still allow some sort of credibility from is as I have only been researching this topic for a short amount of time. 

Part B:   

1.  http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/09/music_festivals_summer_2012.html

2.  In this photo the first thing I noticed was the energy portrayed through the colored lights in the back ground.  Bright greens, yellows, reds, and oranges were used which are all enhanced by the brightness of the bulbs used.  These colors represent high levels of energy (especially the yellows, reds, and oranges.)  Additionally the colors of the lights are enhanced even further as the dominant back drop color is black, or dark grey.  All of the band members, except the back up singer on the far right, is wearing black, the equipment is black and dark grey, and the stage surrounding are black. This help make those bright energy colors stand out.  Lastly, the words written on the top of the stage are white which really stand out among the black scheme and the colored lights.  The words are in such contrast that they make a lasting impression on the viewer of the picture.

3.  The photo is of a band playing on a stage.  From the music equipement and the apparent energy of the band member who has jumped in the air as the photo was snapped, I can draw that this must be a rock band, or some type of high energy music show.  In the back ground is a drummer with a drum set, a bass guitar player, and a back up singer singing into her microphone.  All of these individual images inside the image help me conclude I am looking at a band playing rock music on stage.  That being said, the context of this photo is just that; a band playing at a french music festival.  The caption at the bottom of the page gives you a specific time and event, but the photo itself is simply understood to show the same idea, however a bit more general as is doesn't give a location or type of event.  I do not believe this photo is made to stand for a point other than demonstrating the high energy performances that can be viewed at this festival.  However, I could maybe conclude that this photo was taken during a festival that was for a particular cause.  usually music of this nature can sometimes be associated with anti-government movements and rebelliousness.


Part C:

Podcast Summary: 
  The first half of the podcast was about the three persuasive appelas; ethos, logos, pathos, and their important role in public communication.  A brief history was also given explaining the connection between modern day communications skills and one large contributor to the development of that skill, Aristotle.  A point was made that his works are a difficult read resulting in a loss of good information on rhetoric, but the three previously mentioned appeals still remains one of his most well known contributions to modern day rhetoric.  
  The second portion of this podcast was about the studies of mind jet and the use of visual images rather than plain bullet point power points.  This research is founded on the lateral thinking the brain does and it expresses the use of visual images aid in the connection a presentation can make with the audience.  A few statistics were given to help support this point such as topics individuals were thinking aside from the actual presentation they were at.    Overall the main idea was increasing visual stimuli when presenting to an audience of people.
  The last portion of the podcast was a T & A section.  A question was asked pertaining to ability to deliver effectively without mistakes even when the presentation was well prepared and thought out.  The speakers response was that practice was paramount to a successful speech.  gaining objectivity about the energy, delivery, and overall feel of your presentation is important to learning how well prepared you are.   To do this the speaker suggested practicing in front of trusted friends, colleagues, a video camera, or even a pet.

Rhetorical Analysis (B): 
   The context of this prompt is to demonstrate awareness regarding drunk driving and its effects.  The photos shown are of Jacqueline Saburido, a victim of a drunk driving accident.  Most times when drunk driving is discussed it pertains to innocent victims being killed, but in the girls case her point to make is that sometimes the end result is in a life time of torment and disfigurement.  Jacqueline has derived these opinions and warning from her own personal experience in a 1999 car accident in which she was trapped in the burning car resulting in severe burns to a  majority of her body.  The audience of this prompt is geared towards individuals who drink and drive.  However, I feel like the impression this girl has to offer can be far reaching and can impact any driver on the road as we all can stand to take away a message from this situation. Personally I feel as if this graphic depiction of the before and after of the accident is a very clear cut way to get the main point across.  It is shocking and grotesque, but very much important and relevant to the safety of the road.  It has a simplistic layout, but portrays a very powerful message through slight text and dominant imagery of what this girl has gone through since the accident.