Sunday, November 23, 2014

Blog Post 9


How to write about Pitbulls



When writing about Pit Bulls, make sure that your cover page includes a picture of a graphic dog bite. Never have a picture of a Pit Bull cuddling next to other animals or small children. Include words like killers, aggressive, or dangerous, somewhere in your title.


In your text, assume every dog attack that has happened was done by a Pit Bull. Don’t fail to mention that they will attack pretty much anyone, and are dangerous especially around small children. Shame dog owners who have decided purchase this malicious breed. They are irresponsible, and have put others in their community at risk. Don’t look at statistics, and see how most Pits that attack have been treated by their owners. It is obvious they are killers and often attack for no reason.


When you are writing, do not include any facts about other dog attacks. Or the fact that their breed as a whole is not naturally aggressive. Continue to give misleading stereotypes that paint Pit Bulls as bloodthirsty animals ready to eat anything in sight. So watch out, because you might be next.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Blog post 8: Language of power and politics

Option 3:

Nelson Mandela's  background had an important impact on his work as a leader, president, and how his ideas were formed. Before his presidency, Mandela was a well known apartheid activist. He was imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island for his fight to end racism and better human rights, along with several other activists. After his release from prison, Mandela still continued to fight against racial issues in South Africa. This background and drive to have a peaceful democracy with people supporting each other lead to his presidency. Throughout his speech, Mandela referred to the new South Africa as a "rainbow nation" and that they should be able to live in peace. His political background help to pave a new path for South Africans to end apartheid and unite as a country.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Blog post 7

Audience: Persuading a three year old to eat broccoli

-My ordinary style of language would change. I would associate eating vegetables with being rewarded, such as getting a new toy or something like that. I would also change my language to make vegetables appear more fun, for example singing about it. Giving toddlers choices also persuades them to do things you want.

-I might say : Jimmy, if you eat your broccoli I'll buy you a new truck *sing a truck song*