Blog 9 and 10

a. What are the three most important texts/chapters you’ve read in this class
and why are they so important to you?
The first most important text or chapeters i have read in class are the citation chapters in the Bedford Handbook. These chapters taught me how to properly use citations, and how to create a proper works cited page. I did indeed learn how to cite books and more during my high school career, but never really used it in class assignments. However, in class i was able to practice citing sources, and became better at it. With every paper, i got better and better in citing sources, and it became one of the most important things i learned, as i will need to know how to cite for future use.
The second most important text or chapters i have read in class is most likely the one about gender, and how it is used in advertisments. Before this class, i would have never guessed that certain aspects of a person, or even object, will "grab" the readers eye, and cause them to think, "I want that!" After reading this, i began to use it in my writing, as i tried to "grab" the readers attention by writing a amazing true fact, and make them continue reading what i have to say.
Lastly, one of the most important chapters or text i have read in class is how to use arguments in many different ways in a paper. This can always help me with a research paper, and i could argue and disagree properly, as the book They Say I Say, the author describes how the argument should be writen and composed. This too can be a great help for future papers. In all, i enjoyed becoming a better writter during this course while using The Bedford Handbook, and They Say I Say.

Blog # 8

a. With regards to the philosophies or ways of looking at your meat that Pollan
describes, which one or ones do you think fit(s) your perspective and why?


Of the many descriptions of meat that Pollan describes, the one that fits my perspective best is how the pigs in most farms are treated. My perspective on that is a harmful and cruel way in killing an innocent animal, in this case, a pig. I would have never thought a pig would go through so much, just to please a food consumer. In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan writes how he had to learn how to shoot a pig. If I was the one who had to learn how to shoot a pig, or do anything in that nature, I would simply decline that offer. Killing a innocent animal harmfully is just not my thing. As a animal lover, I would be the first to admit I had a tough time reading how these animals were brought down. Also, even though I know it is how killing these animals is not just a job, but it is the way of life. After reading and observing how what these animals go through, I do not think I could look a piece of bacon the same. However, knowing it is the way of life, in the predator verses prey world, I am going to have to accept the fact that animals have to face cruelty, and simply move on.

Blog#7

a. What is The Omnivore’s Dilemma and have you ever experienced it?

I believe The Obnivore's Dilemma is when people wonder where their food comes from, as well as what they will be consuming throughout the day. In the book, Michael Pollan reviews how certain food is processed, and if the food is really made the way it is advertised. I would say, I have experienced The Omnivore's Dilemma on many occations. There would be times where i would wonder where my food comes from, and how it is processed, especially when i know the food is transported. Also, There have even been arguments over my kitchen table of where our food comes from, and if the food really lives up to it's name, fresh.

Blog #6

a. What does “organic” mean? And how is it rhetorical?


A) The word Organic has several different meanings. The most common definition of organic is a food coming from a living organism. Also, organic can also be common with the word "natural".Usualy you would find the word organic on food lables. Some of these foods mostly contain meat and vegetables. If a consumer looks at the word organic, they automaticaly think of fresh and no added chemicals to help the growing process. In other words, it simply means it tends to be more healthy than other brands that are not organic. Organic could be found as rhetorical because it can be used as a symbol to "catch" the consumers eye and be bought. The word organic could easily be a false statment for the most part, and "fool" the consumer to buying this product over another similar brand, that is not organic.

Blog Number 5

Blog #5 

a.  What does Pollan mean when he says, “Men have become tools of their 

tools” (150-200). 

 

b.  Men, too, face pressures concerning their diet and body image.  What are 

some of those pressures? 

  A. I believe this quote, "Men have become tools of their tools.", means over the years, men have become more attached to their tools. Their are many definitions of a tool, but the definition that fits best with this quote is how men, over time, has had a major effect on the world. Inventions were always big in a man's life back in the early 1900's, but did all inventions work? If a man is being described as a tool, this usually indicates he is not smart, and most likely does stupid things. Needless to say, some inventions happened to fail, or fade away after a while. I am certain you would not see a person walking down the street with a walkman, but a newer, sleeker, iPod. Of course, the Walkman was a huge success at one point, it eventually faded away, and just became "a tool". However, not all "huge" inventions may have this problem. Before the wheel was invented, I am  sure it was hard in moving objects, and they way objects were moved, may have made it harder on the individual. Men over the years have certainly thought they were helping others by inventing something, when it could wind up being the total opposite. 

B. Men most certainly have pressures concerning their diet and body images. A man's number one concern is most likely their body. Have a huge, unattractive beer belly can indeed put a mans self esteem down. Also, baldness seems to be taking the credit as one of mens top concerns. It seems like men would do almost anything to cover up that bald spot. instead of buying wigs, or just simply shaving their head, the invention of the horrid comb-over was invented. For young men, it seems acne is a major concern. As I went into puberty, of course i had to be greeted with a face full of pimples, which did decrease my self esteem, and was a major concern if i would ever have a clear face again. All of these concerns seem to be the top pressures of men today.

Blog number 4

Blog #4 

a.  What is similar between what Asimov and Sedaris realize about language? 

A) Both Asimov and Sedaris do indeed have similarities of what they realize about language. Asimov realizes that language is an importance to ones vocabulary. While reading this document, I realized that Asimov was a considerably smart man, just by how he worded his sentences. However, a certain individual is smart in one or more areas. As Asimov scored high on certain test, he discovered that he is not as intelligent as his mechanic in those areas. Language can also determine on how smart a person is, in most cases. Sedaris realizes that language is one of the most widely known ways to communicate. Also, Sedaris does believe that language is a large part of how smart a person may be. If a person knows more than one language, you can determine that, that person is indeed a smart person, or is a good learner. Just by knowing that someone speaks well, or knows more than one language, you can estimate that person is smart, just by his or her language usages. Both authors have great views on how language can be a great passion, and have a affect on how a person can be viewed as well. 

Blog Number 3

Blog #3 

a. Type your favorite quote from Goffman.  Explain why this quote is significant 

to you (50-75 words). 

 b.  Type your favorite quote from Bordo.  Explain why this quote is significant to 

you (50-75 words). 

 c. How well does Goffman and Bordo’s analysis hold-up today? In other words, 

have visual images in advertisements of men and women changed? (100-150).  

A) After reading Goffman's passage about their views on gender advertisements, my favorite quote from the passage is,"...one finds that the allocation of at least one girl and at least one boy ensures that a symbolization of the full set of intrafamily relations can be effected." Goffman also continues by stating how you would always find the mothers with daughters and the fathers with the sons. These quotes are significant to me because, I have experience, and agree, of what the author says. I tend to do more activities with my father than i do with my mother. Also, my two sisters seem to be more closer to my mother as well. 

B) One of my favorite quotes from Bordo is,"The magazines tell me at this age, a woman can still me beautiful. but they don't mean me." Also, I found interesting on how Bordo describes how older actresses seems to get more younger than older. These quotes are significant to me because woman these days seem to be surgically beautiful, than to be natural. I also find these quotes significant because most television commercials I see today deal with aging products, and how woman will do almost anything to make themselves seem younger. 

C) I believe visual images has changes drastically in advertisements of men and woman. More products come out every year to keep men and woman from aging at a quick rate. It seems like more female products come out than males, such as makeup, wrinkle products, and skin products. however, males do have their share in visual images, such as products to eliminate grey hair, and to help men get their hair back. In conclusion, no matter how one would look at it, visual images has indeed changes for both men and women.

Blog #1:rhetoric

Perry Pizzolo: Blog #1

A. Foss defines rhetoric in many ways. One particular way he describes this term is "...empty, bombastic language that has no substance."(Foss 3) Foss also explains how rhetorical speech has dated back to the fifth century B.C. Foss demonstrates how rhetorical speech was used in types of communication. Also, Foss describes the three primary uses of rhetoric. they include:    "(1) humans as the creators of rhetoric; (2) symbols as the medium for rhetoric; and (3) communication as the purpose of rhetoric." (Foss 4)

Rhetoric, in my own words, can be described as a way a person speaks to create a mood, or feeling in their dialect. One would use rhetorical speech to make their story more interesting, or change a mood to make it more appealing. Also, dictators and/or politicians could use this form of speaking and writing to "grab" the readers or peoples attention. 

After learning about rhetorical terms, one strong example of this form of language is as followed:

Instead of a writer simply saying,"the man ran down the street to hide from a killer.", they could use,"The desperate man frantically ran down the road, as he made a astonishing escape from the cold blood killer." 

B. One definition of Rhetoric i liked was: Rhetoric is one of the arts of using language as a mean to persuade. 

Another definition i liked was: The art of speaking and writing effectively. 

Definition sources: 1) http://en.wikipedia.ork/wiki/Rhetoric 

2) http://mw1.meriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetoric