I think that if anyone were to look at
my Facebook, twitter, or Instagram, they would project me as someone
who is always doing something fun. Most of my pictures are of nights
when my friends and I go out. Since that is mostly what I post,
people might think I'm always partying or going out. On Twitter, I
usually just complain about things that annoy me or I post funny
things that my friends say. People would probably thing that I
complain a lot or that I'm just never happy since that is usually
what I tweet. It's funny because people could believe someone is
perceived how they are on their social network but like me, I don't
think you could accurately tell what kind of person I am by what I
post on my social networks. That shows that these social networks
aren't a good projection of people.
The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Ethos in President Obama's Inaugural Speech
President Obama uses
ethos throughout his speech during his inauguration to appeal to his
audience. Ethos is a persuasive tool that you use your character and
morality to appeal to whom ever you are speaking to.
In his speech,
Obama uses “we” and “our” and “together” numerous times
throughout his speech. This appeals to people's character and
morality because he is including himself when he talks about things
people have gone through. He includes himself because he wants you
to know he relates to the same things that everyone else does. He
wants you to remember that he is like anybody else regardless of his
career. “We will seize it as long as we seize it together.”
This quote is significant because it he speaks about all the
obstacles America has overcome and will always overcome obstacles as
long as Americans stick together.
“It is now our
generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began.” This
quote talks about the current generation who is going to continue the
progress of America. Together everyone contributes to the progress
like it has been for many years. When everyone comes together to do
something, it is usually accomplished because everyone wants the same
thing. “For our journey is not complete until our wives, mothers,
and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts.” This not
only appeals to people's emotions, which is pathos, but it also
proves that when people fight for what they believe in “together”
great things can be accomplished such as the women's rights movement.
Some of Obama's
movements are also a way to show ethos. He looks around as he speaks
to make sure he speaking to everyone who is in front of him. Also,
when he emphasizes certain words he'll lean forward a little and
really look into the crowd to show that he speaking to them. This
appeals to people because they want to know that he is talking to
them. I've seen people that speak in public and teachers and
professors who look up when they are talking and don't make eye
contact. This somewhat bothers me because I want to know what it is
exactly they are looking at. I'm more focused on where they are
looking than what they are actually saying. When people look at you
directly when they talk, you tend to listen more because you are
being connected with eye contact.
Ethos is an
effective way to persuade arguments and speeches. Obama uses ethos
throughout his inaugural speech to connect with his audience.
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