We are reaching the peak of the season for changing leaves. My drive to and from classes has become a wonderland of red, orange, yellow, green, and brown. I find myself arguing the logistics of pulling over to take pictures as I cruise by gorgeous trees all dressed up for the chillier weather approaching. We had a reasonable amount of…
#WordlessWednesday Beets
#TutoringTuesday Rhetorical Bonus: Kairos
As a bonus, we’ll be discussing kairos this week — because timing is everything! While most literature refers to ethos, pathos, and logos as the rhetorical triangle, never underestimate the appeal of kairos in rhetoric. This semester’s example has been the fact that we ran out of typical names for tropical storms in mid-September. Mentioning such a fact when discussing…
#MondayMemories The Crash of Dreams
The bus approached the stop, and I stood up ready to board. My Animal Reproduction and Physiology final exam was in about half an hour, and I had plenty of time to connect to the bus leading to the vet school’s campus. I sat down, nervous, while thinking about the outcome of this final. It was December 2005, and this…
#SundaySnapshot Pineapple Success
#Caturday Another Day, Another Window
#FoodieFriday Chai Cupcakes
People talk about PSLs all the time during fall, but do you know what I really like? Chai. I like it hot, I like it cold, I like it straight, and I like it as a latte. I decided we needed some chai cupcakes, so here we are! Ingredients: 2/3 cup milk, plus a splash2 bags of chai tea1 1/2…
#ThankfulThursday Continuing the Journey
Today, I’m thankful that I know what my Spring 2021 budget will look like because I already have classes lined up. I currently have four classes at two institutions on my schedule starting in January, which means I will continue living my life as a professor without requiring a part time job in an unrelated field. Although COVID-19 may have…
#WordlessWednesday Morning Glory
#TutoringTuesday Rhetorical Analysis: Logos
Finally in our series, let’s discuss logos. This rhetorical appeal utilizes logic and reason to persuade the audience. This is where the writer must pay attention the structure of their message in order to be most effective. Creating analogies helps the audience compare the message to more common knowledge, for example. Referring to statistics and studies further reinforces your message,…