Blog 4: SOAPST

      "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat"

                    -Winston Churchill

           As one analyzes Winston Churchill’s “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” speech, they can truly understand the connection between the speaker, the text, the audience as well as how all of these factors contribute to making this piece of literature effective in reaching its goal. Of course other aspects also play an important role in forming the strong bonds between all the components of this speech. W. Churchill’s speech given in England around May 1940’s, uses a serious and directing, yet encouraging as well as confident tone, to inform and motivate his audience consisting of the parliament and the English citizens. His first professionally and well said speech, regarding the war and change in government, as Prime Minister of Britain leaves an effective and respectable outcome on the people of England. His confident tone, while referring to the “…blood, toil, tears, and sweat” they will spare on their struggle for the war, drives and motivates the people to give it their all, by showing that Churchill is right by their side on this challenging yet worthwhile journey. Even though talking about a war, Winston Churchill keeps things positive when he ends his speech by talking to his audience, using the pronoun us, as though he is one with the people. His concluding statement, “come then, let us go forward together…” only makes his speech even more effective, adding a finishing touch and a stronger connection between speaker, subject, audience, and text.

Blog 3: Article

           "Should You Be Chicken About the New Chicken Flu?"   

                   -The Times

           In Time’s article, “Should You Be Chicken About the New Chicken Flu?”  , Alice Park informs and discuses the new findings of a previously discovered disease, H7N9.  H7N9, an influenza virus –  a severe and more deadly type of the flu – is commonly found in bird species. The reason for the seriousness of this virus comes from the fact that it can be derived from a variety of sources, to which humans may come into close contact with. Previously classified as a pandemic disease, the H7N9 virus is not only the cause of major illnesses and infections; however, it is also become a cause of many mutations (those which scientists have not yet discovered). This virus was not a human threat, until recently scientist discovered, that is it not a species-specific illness, but it has the ability to migrate from animals to humans, and possibly from humans to other humans. Since the H7N9 virus threats have been found commonly around Shanghai,  the University of Hong Kong has been conducting further research to gather more information concerning this critical issue. This article is helpful, because it informs us to be aware of this threatening disease, in order to be able to take the right precautions against it. Ultimately keeping ones self informed and educated about the virus will help maintain their health and the health of others around them regarding the H7N9 flu.

Blog 2: Advertisement poster

Most advertisement companies use many aspects of rhetorical strategies in achieving their goal of convincing the public to invest in their advertisement. This manipulative advertisement for hand wash features a “puppy loaf,” emphasizing the idea that you eat everything you touch. Furthermore, the advertisement enforces the concept that one must be aware of not only personal hygiene, but also the hygiene of people and things around them. Germs are everywhere and if we are not careful about our own cleanliness, and washing hands, then we are all at high risk of intaking multiple germs and diseases that can be found around us on a daily basis. The purpose of this advertisement is to convince people to buy the hand wash sold by the Lifebuoy Company. The audience this advertisement is trying to target is most likely to be mothers who are trying to keep their family in a healthy and clean environment. It can also be trying to reach out to little kids, who grasp the idea of staying clean, because of the friendly puppy on the poster, along with the simple text. This would appeal to one’s ethos because of the Lifebuoy symbol. It lets people know that this is indeed a legitimate advertisement, allowing them to truly take it into consideration. This also appeals to one’s pathos because of the charming puppy, evoking feelings of sympathy. Due to the circumstance that this advertisement does not include statistical or factual evidence, it fails in appealing to one’s logos. Therefore, it is not as effective as intended.

Blog 1: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!"

"Oh, The Places You'll Go!"

by Dr. Seuss

“I’ve got brains in my head and feet in my shoes,”

And because of this, I can do just as I choose.

 Encouraging and uplifting, Dr. Seuss truly does know,

As he writes in his book, “Oh the places you’ll go!”

One might wonder why this book is quite intriguing.

It is full of humor and whit, yet conveys an inspiring meaning.

Dr. Seuss encourages to never give up.

The glass is not half empty, but rather a half-full cup!

He also enforces that life is a test.

Always push forward, and strive for your best.

Use your mind and let it take flights,

Never be afraid to seek the highest of heights.

Friends, family, and young ones, too,

Read this book, and get a clue!

To all new graduates, with your cap and gown

Learn from this, and smile! Do not frown!

For this is your journey, to open a new door,

With your best foot forward, it is time to soar.

Never give up, no matter how hard things become

Once you succeed, things cannot be undone.

“You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes,”

And because of this, you will do just as you choose.