Month: September 2020
#TutoringTuesday Rhetorical Analysis: Pathos
Last week we discussed the speaker/ writer and their character — which is the rhetorical appeal, ethos. This week we will discuss pathos, which is the emotional pull on the audience. Whereas ethos was akin to the speaker or writer, pathos is the audience. You want to appeal to your audience’s emotions with your speech or writing, perhaps by telling…
#MondayMemories Speeding
One morning I was running particularly late, and I was attempting to stay under a certain number of points at my job. Of course, my lead foot pressed down hard on that gas pedal as I wove a path around slower traffic. At times, I managed 90 miles per hour — in a 55 mile per hour zone. I darted…
#SundaySnapshot Fall Ready
#Caturday Elsa and Midnight
#FoodieFriday Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Our wedding anniversary was Monday, so I decided to make cheesecake per our tradition. However, it’s feeling like autumn, and we wanted to try a different flavor. Enter the caramel apple cheesecake! I tailored my normal recipe to suit our tastes. Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese (3 blocks)8 ounces sour cream1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt 1…
#ThankfulThursday Cooler Weather
If we’re being honest, I’m well above my desired weight. My summer clothes either don’t fit at all or accentuate some rather unflattering lumps and bumps. With autumn weather beginning to settle in, I can start bringing out the long sleeve dresses with pockets — and forgiving flow! I can layer on scarves to draw attention away from my neck.…
#WordlessWednesday Bright Pink Zinnia
#TutoringTuesday Rhetorical Analysis: Ethos
When analyzing rhetoric, students want to look for the basic rhetorical appeals. Today we will look at ethos, which is the character of the writer. Who is the person speaking or writing? What do they know about their topic? What sort of values do they hold? The speaker or writer must establish their credibility on the matter. For example, you…
#MondayMemories Dolphins
On this day 18 years ago, my husband and I gathered our family for a small outdoor wedding ceremony. The location sat along an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, providing a scenic view for our venue. After celebrating with our family, my husband and I wandered over to a bench overlooking the water. We chatted and watched the soft…