While I firmly believe we should all pursue careers we love, the pursue of our occupations typically revolve the means to pay bills and purchase necessities. Yesterday I received three glorious paychecks from each institution I work at this semester. After skimping over the summer, this big payday allows me more breathing room in my budget. I’m thankful to get…
Year: 2020
#WordlessWednesday Baby Apple Tree
#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…