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Ancient Greek and Roman Rhetoric: Key Figures and Concepts

Explores ancient rhetoric through Aphthonius, Rufus, and Polemo, examining their contrasting styles and the role of the prolegomenon in classical oratory.

Communications

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Subliminal Advertising: Myth, Reality, and Consumer Impact

Examines subliminal advertising's history, scientific evidence, ethical concerns, and its influence on consumer behavior and political messaging since the 1950s.

Marketing

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Satan as Failed Prosecutor in Byron's "Vision of Judgment"

Analyzes Satan's courtroom blunders in Byron's "The Vision of Judgment": lack of enthusiasm, vague charges, and a backfiring witness that lets George III slip into heaven.

Literature

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Propaganda Techniques in 2008 Presidential Campaign Ads

Analyzes how Obama and McCain used propaganda techniques—name calling, glittering generalities, and more—in their 2008 presidential campaign advertisements.

Communications

~5 min read

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Ellen DeGeneres 2009 Commencement Speech Rhetorical Analysis

A rhetorical analysis of Ellen DeGeneres's 2009 university commencement address, examining her use of humor, personal narrative, and the theme of authenticity.

Communications

~5 min read

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Can You Force Someone to Change Their Behavior or Morals?

Explores whether people can be forced to change morally or behaviorally, drawing on psychology, addiction, and motivation to argue that lasting change must come from within.

Psychology

~4 min read

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Angelina Grimké Weld and Sojourner Truth: Speaking Out

Analyzes the rhetorical strategies of Angelina Grimké Weld and Sojourner Truth in their landmark 19th-century abolitionist and women's rights speeches.

Communications

~6 min read

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Moral ambiguity and compromise in "Thank You for Smoking"

Compromise, defining good and evil, money, vices and morality are some of the other issue which the viewer is tempted to think about after having seen "Thank you for smoking."

~4 min read

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991 words

Martin Luther King's rhetorical strategy in Letter from Birmingham Jail

During his extraordinary career, Martin Luther King addressed not only the needs of his negro audience, but also communicated effectively with his opposition in order to make his message of equality and tolerance even more effective.

~5 min read

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798 words

Roosevelt and Bush's post-attack speeches: logic versus emotion

A Comparison of Roosevelt and Bush's Speeches with Implications for Changing American Values Like December 7, 1941, September 11, 2001 was "a date which will live in infamy" (Roosevelt).

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