Think of a time when there were not acts of hostility towards one another. Cannot think of one? That is probably because for the longest time it feels that there have always been events that showcase humans attacking each other for their differences. Although it is easy to pinpoint the horror that humans can have, there are also many incidents that show others will not tolerate these actions. Two rhetorical artifacts that shine a light on the beauty and horror of people is a 1940’s poster of Superman defining what it means to be American and the Stronger than Hate ad. Both images emerged in when acts of hostility towards others occurred due to someone’s religion or ethnicity. In terms of the Superman Poster, it was a response to the events that took place during World War II, more specifically the Holocaust and Nazi ideology. Look ahead to the 2010’s, and there are still campaigns urging a similar message. Following the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the Stronger than Hate poster became widespread. Although there is a difference in the date of publication, both convey a message of similar meaning and great importance. When analyzing this two in comparison to one another, both utilize similar techniques to convey their message. Nevertheless, they also have their set of techniques that are specifically aimed at their own situations. Despite the differences in time of publication, both artifacts effectively utilize kairos to convey the commonplaces of acceptance and unity in the face of adversity meanwhile putting into play the use of pathos in the hopes of forming a sense of obligation to society to stand up for all.
Outline:
Body Paragraph #1: Commonplaces and their use in both artifacts
- Go deeper into the history behind both artifacts.
- What was done to utilize the situation and get a response.
- Explain how acceptance is at the heart of both messages.
Body Paragraph #2: The Rhetorical Techniques used in the Superman Ad
- Explain the elements that help to evoke action form a specific audience, which is the youth.
- Analyze how the use of Superman is an effective rhetorical tool.
- How pathos is being used.
Body Paragraph #3: The Rhetorical Techniques in Stronger than Hate
- Point out the specific audience.
- Explain the use of the Steelers logo with the Star of David.
- Where pathos is being utilized.
Body Paragraph #4: What rhetorical techniques are similar
- Both use figures that people love (the Steelers and Superman).
- Utilize a dark moment in history that can turn depressing emotions into optimism.
Conclusion:
- There a similarities in differences in the rhetorical techniques, but the messaging of acceptance and unity is all the same.
Rhetorical Artifacts:
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I liked your introduction and think that your two artifacts and their comparison has room for some very interesting takeaways. In your outline, I really liked how you defined specific tasks to address, using words such as “explain” and “point out”.
I really enjoyed your hook in your introduction and thought it was very effective in catching my attention. The overall structure of your introduction flowed very nicely and was easy to follow along. I think your two artifacts will be something very interesting to continue writing about and I am very interested on your perspective on kairos.