Monday, September 24, 2012

Messy Outline (online version)


Ever increasingly, politicians are known for being influential and important within society. The older population knows to vote as what’s right for the future of the country, and the youth are persuaded daily to vote for their first time in order to see a difference in their world. Knowing this, politicians of importance capitalize on these people, knowing that the average citizen will make their vote.  Presidential candidates distribute advertisements that are seen nationally. With the ever changing world, as quickly as it does, election days approach with a velocity unrealized by the average citizen. Before the world has a chance to catch up, the day is already here and many people have not yet gotten the chance to analyze their options. This is precisely why it is important to do so. For example, one cannot merely look at an ad and know everything about the politician. They must look deeper. Such as the case with the Romney advert aired all over Ohio, one may assume it’s great and factual, but when looking closer, you see it’s not just that. It’s important to recognize the rhetorical importance within the video, such as the facts he presents, the graphical interpretation within the video, and the background music to aid.
Facts presented
Graphical interpretation within the video
Background music and more subtle effects
Conclusion.  Plato once said, “Rhetoric is the art of ruling the minds of men.” After analyzing this video, it is evident that this candidate comes close to doing just that. The people running the advertising of Romney’s campaign are experts in this art. Not only can they create a stunning compilation of videos and photographs to reinforce Romney’s campaign ideals, they also bring an impressive advert to the table. Along with the credibility of Romney, and the visual greatness of the video, the subtle affects adds tremendously to the persuading argument presented.

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