analyzing editorial & opinion pieces
Another long and boring chapter from the great book of Compose, Design, Advocate.
Just kidding. =]
Well this chapter differs from our previous lesson from chapter 14. Chapter 13 is analyzing editorial & opinion pieces instead of analyzing the essays of chapter 14.
When analyzing editorial & opinion pieces, the rhetorical appeal of ethos plays a very important part. Ethos is a moral competence or complete moral character within the reader. Since, the writings are more opinionated, the reader relies more on a strong sense of morals rather than a strong set of knowledge when in analytical mode.
When analyzing something, morals is a very strong suit to be played. For example, some people with low morals think racism is funny. It's a matter of strong opinion but to normal people with moral, racism is not funny at all.
For example, I think I'm On A Boat by The Lonely Island is super hilarious but to people with a different level ethos and a different set of moral, they may think it's not funny at all. This example plays into writing too. The reader must analyze with the morals playing as an analytical filter.
I can't believe I used I'm On A Boat as an example. =]
Hey Brent,
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good opinion of chapter 13. You analyzed it very well and came up with good examples to explain your point. Good job with this :)!
And I'm On A Boat is super hilarious :)
This is gian btw haha. dont know how to link to my account yet.....
ReplyDeleteWhats up dude, yea I'm finally starting to get why we were even talking about ethos in class the other day haha. You make a good point on how it relates to opinionated writing, good post.
and as for your reference from im on a boat, i still need to watch it, i tried to but the internet is slow in the dorms, but ill try again later lol.
Brent,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this blog post. You explained the idea of ethos very well and you helped me further understand that morals and beliefs are very important in opinion writing.
I really look forward to reading future blog posts from you. "I'm On a Boat" is a very funny song btw.
-Tyler Cairel
So Brent, I am open to believing that "I'm on a Boat" is funny and can be a tool in explaining how ethos functions for audience members. However, I am not convinced yet. Can you say more about what morals audience members might have that would disturbed?
ReplyDeleteI thought the song was kind of stupid, but maybe there is a brilliance that I am not seeing - help me!