Responses to Presentations 4-12 & 4-14

Whereas the writer of the speech Auldin analyzed did not have any ethos, Auldin possessed this authority because she is a student-athlete as well as a coach. Perhaps one might conclude that she must have given a biased presentation on account of her direct relationship to the topic, but Auldin did a good job of remaining objective, of qualifying and analyzing the essay based on research (forensics), facts (logos), and personal experience (pathos). Her presentation was deliberative and therefore reached its telos, intended to notify the audience of the true purpose and effects of Title IX. Auldin's report was also epideictic; I was unaware of what exactly Title IX was about and how certain events were either related or unrelated to the decree.

Maura did achieved her telos of making the audience aware of the deliberative nature of tobacco ads using subtle insinuations and promoting their products indescreetly through words and images. Specifically she noted that the rhetorical imagery of these ads rely on pathos rather than logos to sell tobacco. The catch phrases adopted by the companies and applied to their products have the deliberative effect of associating positive connotations with specific brands. The tobacco companies tailor ads to reach a variety of specific audiences, and Maura used this same tactic effectively in presenting to college students. I did not know realize that tobacco companies are no longer allowed to advertise on billboards.

I had never heard of Bill Hicks. Jillian presented a successful analysis supported by actual examples of the ethos, logos, telos, pathos, epideictic, deliberative of her subject. Her own research made her a credible presenter.

Annie's ethos was established through her personal, and might I add extensive, experience with her topic. Her pathos was undeniable because almost all people have had experiences with dieting. She achieved her telos in proving that many diets are scams and she was epideictic and deliberative in separating facts and myths.