The Styling and Irony of “Money for Nothing” The 1980s is an iconic era. It was a time of political and economic change, and technological and cultural innovation unforeseen by older generations. With the election of Ronald Reagan as President in 1980, some Americans began …
“The Man Your Man Could Smell Like,” Junho Moon (2018) — Inquiry 2
The Man Your Man Could Smell Like In February of 2010, grooming product company Old Spice teamed up with advertising and marketing agency, Wieden + Kennedy. Together, they developed an advertising campaign titled: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like. Actor Isaiah Mustafa was that …
#Deareveryone, Stop Abuse of Women” Kara Belsky (2017)–Inquiry 2
As I sit with Paige and Juliette enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast while comparing notes from our prior evening’s rash of parties, the startling realization that one of our trio will statistically suffer from an incident of domestic or sexual violence in our lifetime …
“Beyoncé Is Black,” Grace Haring (2017)–Inquiry 2
“Beyoncé is black?” exclaims a stricken Kate Mckinnon in a Saturday Night Live skit (NBC 2016) addressing the uproar after the release of her music video to “Formation” (Beyoncé 2016). In the music video, Beyoncé unapologetically celebrates black culture and addresses controversial issues that affect …
“The Homepage of a Movement,” Anthony Young (2016) — Inquiry 2
Rhetorical Analysis Reflection I chose to analyze Witness Against Torture’s website because it was the group’s main resource for others to learn about them and their purpose. The website possessed many artifacts, such as images, videos, and text, that could be rhetorically analyzed individually, but …
“Lou Gehrig,” Emily Foley (2016) — Inquiry 2
Writer’s Reflection: I enjoyed writing this analysis of Lou Gehrig’s Farewell to Baseball. This paper allowed me to combine and apply what I have learned about rhetoric with two things I’m passionate about, history and baseball. Not only did I learn about strong writing, but …
“Red Hot Profundity,” Matt Clements (2016) — Inquiry 2
Dear Professor Pendygraft, Initially when beginning to outline, the amount of freedom of being able to rhetorically analyze any medium was daunting at first. It was not something that I initially thought I would have problem with. Luckily, the next day when I was having …
“An Analysis of Blondie and the Lives of the Bumstead Family,” Kasey Keegan (2016) — Inquiry 2
In 1930, Chic Young created the comic strip Blondie, originally a comic that focused on Blondie Doopadoop – a happy-go-lucky flapper girl and girlfriend to Dagwood Bumstead, the son of a rich industrialist. Even today the comic has continued to be published in newspapers. After …
“Understanding the Evolution of Barbie,” Alexandra Glinos (2016) — Inquiry 2
This year Barbie, known as the number one doll brand in the world, has dramatically reconstructed its image as a company through the production of a diverse line of more realistic dolls. The new line of dolls includes a curvy, tall, and petite Barbie, …
“You Can Be A Hero Too,” Luyuan Li (2016) — Inquiry 2
Writer’s Reflection I watched the video “You can be a hero too” for the first time in China when it was repeatedly reposted by my friends through social network. I didn’t take it very seriously at first, but my eyes started to tear without warning …
“President Obama’s Public Diplomacy/Foreign Policy and Society’s Wavering Opinions,” Ellie Broaddus (2015) — Inquiry 2
Currently in our country, there are increasing tensions between the United States and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, commonly known as ISIL. Despite our country’s efforts, our nation still faces terrorist threats, and we as a country depend on our Commander-in-Chief, …
“Rhetorical Analysis – ISIS: FOX News v. Al Jazeera,” Jackson Bandy (2015) — Inquiry 2
Today the world is run by politics. Everybody in the world is under control by anything ranging from an established government to a terrorist organization, but not everywhere is the distinction clear. For nearly 20 years America and its allies have been involved in an …
“Race/Off Rhetorical Analysis,” Shawntel Hardy (2015) — Inquiry 2
The Daily Show is one of Comedy Central’s most popular shows. This is in great part due to its host, Jon Stewart. When he was added to the show years ago, he changed the theme to become more political and national news oriented instead …
“Not So Beautiful,” Elisabeth Beard (2014) — Inquiry 2
In 2004, British songwriter James Blunt released his debut album Back to Bedlam. The third single from the album was the autobiographical song “You’re Beautiful,” which described a chance encounter Blunt had when he saw his ex girlfriend Dixie Chassay, whom he was still in …
“Breaking the Rhetorical Barrier ,” David Ternik (2014) — Inquiry 2
All hail the king. What image does this expression put in your head? A crown made of gold and diamond? Maybe you see a beautiful throne or a man draped in a majestic red cape? Perhaps you even see a warrior standing regally before his …