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The ad is selling the idea that women can be viewed as a piece of meat, instead of being viewed as a human beings. By packaging the women and showing that she is dead even though she has makeup on, jewelry on, and her hair done strengthens the message of the ad. And on top of the human being a woman, it is a woman that is a common age to go on dates and might go home with another man. Therefore, displaying that she might have been raped and mistreated. It is demeaning to women the way she was wrapped in plastic to be "sold" as human meat, but really I think she is being sold for another reason. Also, the fact that underwear is all that she has on, is strengthening my viewpoint. The author, whether a man or a woman, was trying to make his/her audience aware that people need more respect and that too many people go unnoticed in life. Which makes me think that the main audience is for people who don't give enough love, for the amount they receive. However, it is ironic that a lot of the time these are the people that wouldn't pay any attention to an ad like this. One day they will notice the message and learn from it.

Comics: Banana Triangle

This comic points out how hygiene plays a big part in our lives today. It is considered unattractive and disgusting to not keep up with your hygiene. I think the comic was trying to make a point that it is really odd for girls to not regulate their hygiene and any time one doesn't, it is noticed and usually becomes a big deal; that is in the United States of America. In other parts of the world such as Europe, it is common for women to not shave and the cultural difference is shocking to each part of the world. I think that this comic is aimed towards Americans and that Europeans might find it offensive since this is a natural part of their culture for women to not shave. However, Americans would probably consider this to be comical. It appeals to women to make them control their hygiene better, so that they will be attractive to men. As well as strengthening men's opinion of girls needing to be clean shaven at all times! And the fact that it is disgusting for girls to not take care of their hygiene. It is another representation of how strict the expectations of beauty are in the world today.

Example of Rhetoric

Prompt- Give some examples of rhetoric you see on a daily basis.  Try to consider what you see on your way to class.  If you can, post some photos of some you see as well.


Everywhere I go, there are examples of rhetoric. I see billboards, bumper stickers, ads in magazines, commercials, posters, graphic t-shirts, and statues. However, one of the main examples I see around campus are flyers. All over Clemson University there are flyers to get involved in first week events, workshops for success, intramural sports, greek life, and several church programs. There are many different authors posting the flyers, and the audience is broad as well. I would be surprised if someone couldn't find something that persuaded them to join or at least go to an interest meeting. This is one thing I really like about this school. I feel as if all the people here want all students to succeed, and are very willing to assist students in any way they can to help us achieve that goal. And the flyers share that message with us. It is comforting to know that we have such a great support system here. It is a positive place to be, where there is an activity for everyone. The rhetoric around campus persuades us that we are wanted here and that the more involved and balanced we are, the more likely we are to succeed.