Monthly Archives: October 2012

Gangnam Style

Although it isn’t in english, the smash hit Gangnam Style has become a pervasive hit among youth worldwide.  The video has blown up on Youtube, amassing over 500 million views, and its catchy tune and dance are now a crucial … Continue reading

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Second presidential debate

As with the previous political debates, the second presidential debate contained numerous examples of rhetoric from both political candidates.  Romney started off his first response with an appeal to pathos, detailing the story of a woman who had graduated from … Continue reading

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Rhetoric in the Vice Presidential Debate

Both Senator Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden utilized numerous instances of rhetoric throughout the debate tonight.  Both used pathos in multiple instances to attempt to relate to the average American, and to humanize them.  Paul Ryan spoke of … Continue reading

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Analysis of the pathos presented in the first presidential debate

Last night, the two candidates who are currently in a fierce battle for the control of the free world attempted to convince the American electorate that under their presidency, the economy would make drastic (and unrealistic) improvements, while under the … Continue reading

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