Gaylor's Argumentative Analysis

The experiences that many individuals have with today's advanced technology differs dramatically from experiences of the past. This advancement of technology has provided the world with various ways of expressing their creative ideas. From movies to music, and even websites, the outpouring of creative information made has various ways of reaching the general public. Along with this, especially because of the internet and social media, it is now easier for an individual to share and express their ideas. This ability has also made it easier for individuals to see others ideas and become inspired by them, leading to their own creative makings. This concept of taking others creations and adding onto them to make it one's own, has become very controversial …show more content…
These emotional appeals are exemplified in the documentary's various visual and audio elements. He catches the attention of his young audience through the bright colors and fast paced movement of the scenes shown within the documentary. During scenes relating to the punishments that many individuals have faced due to violating copyright laws, the shots involving the “criminals” are displayed in a melancholic fashion. These scenes often show the “criminal” accompanied by their families, showing the audience how those being sued are normal individuals who can not afford to pay millions of dollars because they illegally downloaded a couple of songs. These scenes rely on the sympathy of the audience to get Gaylor's argument across. For example, one scene that appeals to the audiences' emotions displays a church with saddening piano music playing in the background as it is explained how Don Smith, a pastor at the church seen, has been sued for copyright infringement. All elements of this scene, including the shots of the church, close ups of the cross inside of the church, and the gloomy piano music draw sympathy from the audience which was Gaylor's