Questions to Consider How does Pomerantz address the counterargument to her proposed solution of providing bilingual education? How does this counterargument represent an opposing point of view while still strengthening Pomerantz’s argument? What moves does Pomerantz make to establish the ethos of the authors of …
The Problem of Potholes—Olivia Meyers (Vol. 77)
Questions to Consider In her writer’s reflection, Meyer explains that originally focused her solution on road repairs before shifting to investigate the allocation of funds. In what ways does researching a long-term solution to the problem anticipate counterarguments and strengthen her argument? How does Meyer …
My Second Home: The Rhetorical Ability of a Song—Lexie Korn (Vol. 77)
Questions to Consider Notice how Korn’s title is split into two. She alludes to pathos (“My Second Home”) while also references rhetoric. How does this title grab the audience’s attention? What effect does a two-part title have? Korn highlights the alma mater’s many appeals to …
The Barong Tagalog: A True Sense of Filipino Pride—Rachel Dela Cruz (Vol. 77)
Questions to Consider There are several instances in this essay where Dela Cruz discusses the importance of Filipino culture and community. What are some examples of Dela Cruz connecting Filipino culture and community back to the barong tagalog? When discussing pathos, Dela Cruz identifies two …
Examining the Systematic Mistreatment of Black Mothers and Infants—Hannah Ware (Vol. 77)
Questions to Consider Ware introduces her topic through a story. How does this introduction utilize pathos to connect with the audience? Ware recognizes the complexity of her topic by offering solutions that address various parts of the system. How does offering multiple solutions strengthen her …
Love Thy Neighbor—Mac Turner (Vol. 78)
Questions to Consider In what ways do you see color functioning in this infographic? In the student’s reflection, they indicated a struggle with deciding a color scheme. What emotions do these colors evoke in you? Why? What rhetorical appeals do you observe in this infographic? …
Algae Outbreak—Charlotte Matson (Vol. 78)
Questions to Consider What rhetorical appeals are at work in Matson’s infographic? Consider what the colors, graphics, and text do to engage the audience. Who is Matson’s audience and what examples can you provide from the infographic that show a clear connection between audience and …
The Fight for Clean Air in Columbus—Anson Cipiti (Vol. 78)
Questions to Consider How do the graphic icons that Cipiti uses directly contribute to his argument? What is it about their design that garners a response from the reader? Cipiti talks about the direct, linear construction of his infographic in the reflection. How might creating …
Without a Single Word: The Rhetorical Power of Helmet Stickers—John Bentley (2023)
Questions to Consider Bentley writes about stickers that go onto his baseball team’s helmets and how they take on a voice of their own, becoming the speaker as well as the artifact. How does Bentley convey the way the artifact speaks, and what does the …
Passing the Torch: The Art of Rhetoric in the Memory of a Name—Malek Stahr (2023)
Questions to Consider How does Stahr effectively use transitions to enhance the cohesion of their essay? How does the organization support their rhetorical analysis of the artifact? Stahr argues that the names etched into the wall reflects pathos and ethos while referencing the artifact’s exigence. …
Without a Single Word: The Rhetorical Power of Helmet Stickers—John Bentley (2023)
Questions to Consider Bentley writes that the stickers take on a voice of their own, becoming the speaker as well as the artifact. How does Bentley convey the way the artifact speaks and what does the artifact’s voice do? Bentley describes the significance of the …
Passing the Torch: The Art of Rhetoric in the Memory of a Name—Malek Stahr (2023)
Questions to Consider How does Stahr effectively use transitions to enhance the cohesion of the essay? How does the organization support their rhetorical analysis of the artifact? Stahr argues that the names etched into the wall reflects pathos and ethos while referencing the artifact’s exigence. …
Addressing Food Insecurity: SNAP Benefits and the Swipe Out Hunger Program—Kayla Prosser (2023)
Questions to Consider Prosser utilizes different types of sources throughout her essay. What types of sources does she use, and how do they appeal to the reader? The author introduces a potential counterargument to the proposed solution in the later part of this essay. How …
Food Insecurity in Charlotte, NC—Ella Futch (2023)
Questions to Consider Futch explores the widespread issue of food insecurity in the context of her local community in Charlotte, North Carolina. How does Futch balance information about the wider issue of food insecurity with facts and ideas related specifically to her local community? In …
A Childhood With No Teachers?—Benjamin Carr (2023)
Questions to Consider Carr draws on a variety of sources to support his argument, including statistics on teacher shortages, teachers’ experiences, and his own opinions on the issue. How does Carr integrate his research and these different types of evidence into his essay? How would …