Please post your two questions and response to your peers' questions about chapter 2 of the Bedford Book of Genres by commenting on this post!
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Questions should be posted by 10PM the night before our next class meeting, and comments should be finished by the time we meet in class.
1) What are some examples of using ethos, logos, and pathos to tell stories?
ReplyDelete2) What element of genre do you feel is the most important when it comes to a story (any kind) and why?
1) An author will use ethos, logos, and pathos to tell a story. The author will use logos to connect the facts and evidence to the point he/she is trying to make in the story they are telling. Within a story, pathos will be used by the author to appeals to the audience's emotions and values. If the author appeals to the emotions and values of the audience they have something to connect with and relate to. Pathos also helps to form a solid argument because when it appeals to the audience’s emotions, therefore it draws them in and helps them connect with the argument. Ethos is how the audience perceives you when telling a story in respects to credibility and trustworthiness.
Delete2) The element of genre I feel is the most important when it comes to a story is style. Style is one of the ways of how an author can have a unique and individualized story. Style is the tone and type of voice they use in their writing.
Charlize Couto
1. Some examples that the author uses ethos to tell a story is how the audience assumes what you are telling them is true. For example when an author writes an autobiography, the viewers believe what the author is saying is true. Logos is used to help the reader follow a pattern in which the plot and characters unfold in a logical manner. Even if the story isn't told in chronological order, logos helps you understand what is happening. Pathos is used to appeal to the readers' emotions. It allows the readers to identify emotionally with the author's experience.
Delete2. I feel design is the most important element of genre because the way the author designs a narrative will be able to grasp certain readers for that type of format. The design is the images, typeface, and interactive features that help get the attention of readers.
Sydney Denkert
1) To tell stories, ethos, logos, and pathos are used. With ethos, as the writer, it is important how the reader or audience grasps and identifies you when you are telling the story. For example, with an autobiography, let the reader know that what you are trying to tell them is true and accurate. With logos, the logic you are using as a writer is important when telling a story. Even if details of a story are not being told in order, there still should be a pattern for the reader to follow along. Pathos calls to the reader emotionally when reading. For example, a memoir consists of emotional significance, which makes the reader get to experience that as they read.
Delete2) I feel as if style is the most important when it comes to a story because each writer has a different style when writing and their voice starts to show.
Gloria Chae
I believe that these rhetorical appeals largely differ with the type of audience you are seeking out. When reaching out to an audience, let’s say, a science community then you would use logos. When talking to an audience about how smoking is bad for the human body then you would use both pathos and logos. Pathos would be used to spark an emotional response and logos would give logistics and reason. Ethos is an appeal to the ethics, convincing someone from experience. An example of ethos would be a doctor, with many years of experience telling you that the only way to survive is by having a surgery.
DeleteDiego Mendoza
There are three types of rhetorical appeals that a writer can appeal to when writing stories; ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos refers to the way that the author is perceived by the reader. It relies on the credibility of the author based off of ethics. It’s a way of persuading the audience with the character of the author. An example of this could be used in any persuasive paper. Logos is a more logical approach in the sense that it appeals to more factual information. With logos, an author can persuade or tell a story with reason. The author also tends to follow a pattern of logical actions and decisions that unfold in the composition. An example of this are research papers, scientific papers and so forth. Lastly, pathos is known as the emotional appeal that reaches authors in a different way. Through this type of writing, the author can connect it to emotional experiences. An example of this appeal of rhetoric would be something like a memoir.
Delete2.) I feel like the most important element of genre is the most important when it comes to a story. This is because you could have a great idea or storyline, but the way that it is executed could give it an entirely different feel.
Julianne Lee
1. Some examples of the use of pathos, ethos, and logos to tell stories vary a lot. When using pathos examples to tell a story, the writer will try to connect with the reader through emotions. Might use anecdotes that touch an emotional side to the readers. I think the second most effective one is ethos but it is hard to convey it. Writers using ethos usually tackle the ethical side of the story and show it off which can sometimes be very challenging. Lastly, the use of logos which is the logical side that the writer tries to show you and draw you in with facts.
Delete2. I believe the most important element in genre is style. Every good writer has their own style which they establish. I feel like having your own style even changes the genre that you’re writing about or give it your own twist. This is an element that I enjoy to see when I read any composition.
1) What are three of the literacy narratives? Explain them.
ReplyDelete2) Do photo essays contain ethos, logos, and pathos? Why or why not?
Charlize Couto
1. In what situation, or with what topic, would you consider creating a photo essay? Explain your reasoning.
ReplyDelete2. Which narrative genre do you think incorporates the most pathos? Why?
1. What are the differences and similarities between memoirs and literacy narratives?
ReplyDelete2. Do you think there are times when photo essays are more effective than written essays? If yes, give an example
1. There are several similarities and differences between a memoir and a literacy narrative. A literacy narrative tells a story of remembering. It’s purpose serves as an importance to the author as it is a memorable act when they first leaned how to read and write. A memoir is defined as a written (or graphic, film based) and true account about one’s life and experience. Its purpose serves to offer insight to others. The main difference between a literacy narrative and memoir is that the writers of literacy narratives tell a story specifically about how they learned to read and/or write, rather than about a personal experience that has occurred in their lives.
Delete2. A photo essay is described as a collection of images that are put into a specific order to tell and analyze the progression of an event, emotion, or concept. It takes the same techniques as writing a normal essay, yet it is done through visual images. I believe that depending on the situation of the story, a photo essay can be effective. Sometimes when you see a picture, its effect on the audience makes the scenario more real and alive.
1. Which genre convention do you think is the most important in a photo essay? Why?
ReplyDelete2.Do you think a memoir or a photo essay provides a better prospective for the reader? Why?
1. In a photo essay, I think design is the most important genre convention. Design is how you format your story, or how everything is laid out. In photography, this is one of, if not the, most important element. It's all about getting that perfect shot. When taking a photo, you have to consider the emotion you're trying to convey, what subject matter you want to be the main focus, and what should be going on in the background. All of these points together make up the design.
Delete2. I think a memoir provides a better insight to someone's life than a photo essay would. When learning about someone's life, it's best to know what's going on inside their head, which comes across very easily in writing. A photo essay may help to show readers/viewers a look at the surface of someones life, but a memoir can really help you to gain perspective about how that person lived their life.
1. A photo essay is described as a series of pictures that elicit certain feelings in whoever is viewing it. They are used in order to make a specific point that is centered on a theme. I think the most important genre convention is style because I think it's very important how much detail and thought are given into the photo essay. It gives an insight to the tone of the author.
Delete2. I believe a memoir provides better perspective for the reader because you are able to get a better understanding of the author's life. These memoirs are focused on a certain storyline of the person's life and are arranged like a comic strip, in boxes and in order of what have occurred in their life. When looking at a photo essay you have to put it all together but with a memoir it is easier because of the specific design.
1. How does the element genre style contribute to a story?
ReplyDelete2. What are important parts of a memoir to look for and why?
Sydney Denkert
1. Style allows writers to differentiate themselves from other writers and also builds the story to match it with a genre. Each writer usually has his or her own unique writing style, which can help to contribute to the story and define the genre. Some examples of style include the voice or diction that the writer uses, like using slang words to make a character appear younger. The voice or language used could also help to indicate the time period that the author is writing about. Style also helps to define the genre that the writer is using. For example, if the author wants a story to be funny, he might have characters that are comedic.
Delete2. Purpose and audience are the two most important parts a memoir. Memoirs usually have one purpose, and that is to offer insight on a certain situation, and give there perspective on it. Audience is important for memoirs too because they target a certain group who are looking for help in a certain situation. Readers of the memoirs are usually people who are looking for guidance in a certain situation so they look to people who have been through it all ready. Establishing an audience for a memoir through the topic is key.
1. Is the medium (print, digital, face-to-face) important when telling a story? Does it make a significant impact? Why?
ReplyDelete2. How does an author's style of writing relate to his targeted audience?
Yes, the medium is important when telling a story. Depending on what you are trying to convey. Sometimes when reading text, it is easy to misinterpret the information that is trying to be brought to your attention. For example, if you are trying to persuade someone of something it may be easier to persuade face to face rather than in a text article. Also, the way text is written has an impact on the reader. If a word or sentence is written in all caps, the reader may think that the writer may be yelling. If the portion of the text is bold, it may be interpreted as important text.
DeleteAn author’s style of writing relates to the targeted audience in many different ways. For example, if the author is trying to tell a specific story he may use dialogue to give the reader insight of what the characters said. If the author is trying to persuade the reader, he may use factual information and emphasize the important points. If the author is writing on a more serious note to an older audience, he may use words that a younger audience may not be aware of.
Kristin Piotrowski
1) Chosing a medium is important most of the time when telling a story. These days, a digital story is the prefered medium when spreading news concerning a large number of people such as the nation or even world. Face-to-face is a prefered medium when a story has sentimental value, for example, a death in the family or a message from your boss about a promotion. However, many stories are just as effective whether printed, digital, or face to face. The importance of a specific type of medium is also based on different people's preferences. People, like myself, would prefer a print when reading a long passage in order to refrain from looking at a computer screen and given the ability to highlight and really interact with the story.
Delete2) Every great author has a style that is dominant and effective for his target audience. Ususally this style is a passion of the author's which, in response, allows the audience to respect and appretiate the author's work. A persuasion sytle of writing is something I have trouble with because I never have a strong opinion of the topic I write about. Without a strong opinion, I give my readers no evidence that they should be suaded towards my topic. Vocabulary is also an important consideration when the author writes to a certain audience. Writing with a lower level vocabulary might affect a much younger audience than the vocabulary found in a college level research paper. Similar to vocabulary, vivid descriptions may attract a more observant audience. A style an author chooses to write about is directly dependent to their target audience.
Lexi McLellan
1) Choosing a medium is important when telling a story and it could make a significant impact on the story. For example it is much easier to persuade somebody when talking face to face than it is through text. Another example is that if you are telling a story and it is printed, the reader may not pick up on the key components of the story. However, if you are telling a story to somebody face to face you can better emphasize the most important parts of your story to ensure the audience does not glance over important details.
Delete2) An author's writing style relates to his target audience because author's want to be sure they engage their audience. For example, not many author's from the 19th century have works that would be able to engage an audience of millennials because the style is different. Components of a story such as vocab are often key to having an effective style that can engage your audience.
1. The medium of a story is imperative to the rendition of the story. Depending on the audience you're trying to reach and the message you are conveying, a specific type of medium will fit best. For instance, if you want to reach an audience of teens and young adults the preferred medium is probably digital. A writer's choice of medium makes a significant impact because some of the writing styles or rhetorical appeals behind a story are more successful through certain forms of media. This reinforces the idea that a writer must keep in mind who they are writing to, why they are writing and how they will present their story to their chosen audience.
Delete2. Continuing off of what I discussed in the last question, it is critical for an author's style of writing to relate to the target audience. An author always keeps their readers in mind, therefore, their style of writing should captivate the intended audience whether it be a persuasive, informative, or narrative argument. Also, the diction and rhetorical appeals used in the argument must be understood by the readers for the story to be successful.
Molly Hauser
ReplyDelete1. Why is considering the audience before creating a certain work so important?
2. What are the important parts to look for when examining a photo essay?
1. It is so important to think about the audience before creating a certain piece because you want listeners to understand and respond favorably to what you are saying. You don't want people sitting there bored and not engaging.
DeleteKristin Piotrowski
ReplyDelete1. What types of rhetorical choices do we make as writers?
2. What are some things that all stories have in common?
1) How do you know if the author is using ethos, pathos, logos in writing?
ReplyDelete2) How do style and design contribute to a story? Explain.
Gloria Chae
Although many people to do realize when an author is using one of these rhetorical appeals if one was to try and analyze the text it would be very easy to identify. When determining if an author is using ethos one may look to see if the author is referencing his own credentials, possibly stating the university they graduated from or other research they have conducted. When using pathos the author may appeal to your emotions by showing you a very sad image or say something that evokes an emotional response. If they were using logos you could identify that if they were listing facts about a topic in which they were trying to persuade you on.
DeleteWhen one is deciding to write a story they must determine the best style and design to communicate with their audience. For example, if somebody is attempting to convince you to believe something they would use a persuasive or argumentative writing style as opposed to writing a narrative or a short descriptive story. In addition, the design is one of the most crucial parts of when an author is laying down the foundation of the piece. The design will allow their intended audience to follow along a piece in a certain manner and may unravel elements of the writing in a certain way in which the author believes is the best to get their point across.
1. How do we get others to connect with our stories
ReplyDelete2. What are the most important parts of a memoir and why?
Max Berlowitz
1. Writers can establish a connection to their audience by appealing to emotions with pathos. The use of descriptive word choice in a piece is another way that writers can stir up those emotions in a reader. Anecdotes are effective as well because they allow the reader to be transported to a particular time in the writer’s life where they can almost experience an event as the author had.
Delete2. A memoir is a direct account of one’s life and their experiences. Through a first-person perspective, authors reveal their private thoughts and feelings and because of this, memoirs often feel incredibly intimate. Memoirs are accepted as the truth, or at least the truth as best that the author can remember. Authors must be reliable narrators and this forms the ethos of a piece. Pictures may be included as supplemental material to the written text and can assist readers in connecting to the author’s life.
Charlene Forti
1. and 2. We can connect to others by specific things in our writing. We can connect to our readers most through memoirs. The most important parts of a memoir are that it is true, 1st person point of view, and a voice to connect with. By appealing to pathos, or emotion, the readers can have a sense of emotional connection between the author and the writer. For example, an author can write a memoir about grieving over a death of a loved one and the reader can relate with the author through the grievance the reader went through too. Writing with a lot of description and details can also help connect the audience to the author. By writing with a lot of description, the reader can imagine themselves as if they were seeing or feeling the same experience through the descriptive words of the author. For example, an author can write another memoir about their experience flying in an airplane for the first time by describing everything in great detail, so the audience can connect with the experience.
DeleteAndrew Dorsey
1. What are some ways to effectively relate with an audience?
ReplyDelete2. What are some examples of photo essays in modern pop culture?
Alex Lizano
1.) One way to effectively relate with an audience is through emotion. Adding emotion to your story gives the audience a feel of what you are writing and how you are writing it.
Delete2.) One example of a photo essay is "Life in the Googleplex" by Eros Hoagland, which was published in 2006 by Time online. Other examples can be found online mostly, as well as museums and magazines like Life, Time, and National Geographic.
Alex Pedraja
1.Do you believe that the author should write for the audience or for themselves? If they write for an audience, what are some of ways they could relate to them?
ReplyDelete2.In literature, what are some of the main components of a photo essay and how would do it?
Diego Mendoza
1. When writing a memoir, what are some key elements you need and why?
ReplyDelete2. What are some examples of effective ways to connect with an audience and why?
Alonso Mendoza
1. Why is the design of a story important?
ReplyDelete2. Why is it important to include sources in a piece of writing?
Andrew Dorsey
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you look for when you analyze photo essays? Explain each of these elements.
ReplyDeleteWhat are some of the elements of genre in photo essays?
1) Do you think that certain audiences favor one rhetorical appeal over the others? If so, what kind do of rhetorical appeal to do you think college kids would be more interested in?
ReplyDelete2) How does an author's writing style contribute to their story?
1. How would you address an audience of young adults differently than middle-aged adults when writing and designing a short story?
ReplyDelete2. What do you believe would be the best medium if an author was attempting to publish a photo essay? Why?
1. How can the failure to include a proper pathos corresponding to a specific genre affect how an audience will receive a piece?
ReplyDelete2. Why might writers pay attention to the design of their piece?
Charlene Forti
1. Is style important when it comes to writing?
ReplyDelete2. Do you think the same story can be told differently based on the mode and medium being used?
Alex Pedraja
1. Style is extremely important when it comes to writing. To start, Style refers to the ways authors organize and put together a piece of writing. They use different type of language, structure, and supporting material to give off different effects. This in turn allows audiences to connect with the author on a much deeper level, which results in a more convincing argument being delivered. The more convincing the argument is, the more successful the piece a piece of writing can be.
ReplyDelete2. The same story can absolutely be told differently based on the mode and medium. Different word choices, writing styles, and structures can be taken out of context depending upon the chosen medium. The effect given to the desired audience can also be effected as well. The audience can receive a different vibe or feeling from different mediums, which can result in a disparate connection between the author and readers.
Alex Lizano