Papacharissi, Z., & Mendelson, A. (2007). An exploratory study of reality appeal: Uses and gratifications of reality TV shows. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 51(2), 355-370. http://search.ebscohost.com.erl.lib.byu.edu
1. The argument of this journal article is that people watch reality TV to fulfill voyeuristic and fantasy desires, as well as for mere entertainment and relaxation. This study argues that viewers of reality TV begin to perceive these shows as real, rather than staged acts.
2. The audience for this article would be teens to young adults in support of reality TV. Another target audience could be the parents of those teens, interested in the subject.
3. The goal of this article would be to persuade viewers of the reasons and consequences included in watching reality TV shows.
4. This goal is achieved by use of ethos (authority), or reputability. The writers of this article both have PhDs and are professors in the department of journalism. The Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media is credible as well. This article is also written very efficiently due to use of examples, facts, and statistical information.
5. This article is effective because if comes from reliable sources and answers valuable questions to the new uprising of reality TV.
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Rhetorical Analysis #4
http://www.apa.org/releases/videogames
1. The argument for this article is that the interaction involved in violent video games increases general violent aggressive behaviors. What are the consequences of violent video games on aggressive behavior?
2. The audience is parents of adolescent boys from all classes and ethnicities. Or even adult males themselves that engage in this "activity".
3. The goal would be to try and persuade the audience that such violent video games do in fact result in negative or violent behaviors. The goal would include convincing them to quit playing violent or action packed video games so that the aggressive tendencies that accompany them will disappear.
4. This goal is being met by authority. Credible doctors and psychologists are using statistics and reputable research to outline evidence and relay facts on the matter.
This is done accurately due to the studies that have been performed and the specialized expertise involved.
5. When statistics and authority are used to persuade a message, it is effective if the audience is relevant.
1. The argument for this article is that the interaction involved in violent video games increases general violent aggressive behaviors. What are the consequences of violent video games on aggressive behavior?
2. The audience is parents of adolescent boys from all classes and ethnicities. Or even adult males themselves that engage in this "activity".
3. The goal would be to try and persuade the audience that such violent video games do in fact result in negative or violent behaviors. The goal would include convincing them to quit playing violent or action packed video games so that the aggressive tendencies that accompany them will disappear.
4. This goal is being met by authority. Credible doctors and psychologists are using statistics and reputable research to outline evidence and relay facts on the matter.
This is done accurately due to the studies that have been performed and the specialized expertise involved.
5. When statistics and authority are used to persuade a message, it is effective if the audience is relevant.
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