Prompt: Using the information provided on visual literacy in advertising, and logical fallacies, analyze a piece of visual rhetoric. This could be a comic, political cartoon, meme, gif, advertisement, commercial, and more. How does the meme use visual rhetoric? Are there any errors in reasoning (logical fallacies)? How does the advertisement use ethos, pathos, and logos?
It is a great idea to use this assignment as an opportunity to start writing your essay if you haven’t already! The feedback you recieve from your peers can aid in the writing of your essay, as well as making sure your argument is sound.
Directions:
1) Choose a piece of visual rhetoric using a search engine or Youtube. Post the link to the top of your response so other students can see it.
2) Provide a post of 300-500 words. Be specific, use examples, and use terminology from this week’s lesson.
3) Respond to at least 2 other students.