Food, Inc., a documentary by Robert Kenner, informs the American people in the food industry’s malevolent side. It uses compelling images, such as chickens being brought up in small spaces, and incorporates stories of farmers, government officials and victims of the food industry. Food, Inc. exposes the food industry and the audience realizes wealth has become more of a priority than safety. But, the end of the film invokes a sense of hope when the show reveals how the audience can make a difference. Food Inc. uses rhetorical strategies to build a warning to consumers about the somber side within the food industry.…
In the video "Food, Inc. " Joel Salatin appeals to his audience's logos. He claims that food industries have become corrupt in what they feed their animals. Joel's farm was considered to be unsanitary because his farm is natural and open to the air. He uses his chicken culture test results, to convince his audience that his chickens are better than those that come from the food companies.…
David Zinczenko uses his personal childhood experiences as a form of pathos to capture the audience. He begins by describing how the separation between his father and mother left him with no dinner selections besides Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. David Zinczenko approaches the theme with sarcasm and humor, but as he continues to discuss his position on the topic; he becomes serious and passionate. For example, David says “I tend to sympathize with these portly fast-food patrons, though. Maybe that's because I used to be one of them.”…
Our ancestors, who lived near the coast, appreciated the beach for providing a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. They consumed fresh seafood and fruits that supported their active lifestyle. They relaxed in the sun, and bathed in the ocean which made their skin radiate of sex appeal. Today, people visit the beach for the same reasons: to relax and to enjoy delicious food. Ventura Harbor is a great place to relaxing and has numerous restaurants nearby.…
COMS 100B – Examination One Lianne Woo Question One: Goals, Themes, and Requested Actions: Although salad may be seen as a healthy alternative, Tamar Haspel’s aim in “Why salad is overrated” is to report that lettuce is more harmful than beneficial, in ways that are unhealthy and wasteful. Haspel informs the audience that the resources needed to process the vegetables cost more than the vegetables itself; she also explains why lettuce is overvalued, giving details to the nutrition density, calorie count, and shipment of the vegetable. She wants the audience to agree that lettuce causes more problems than benefits, and implies that she wants the audience to notify others to change their diet from iceberg lettuce, and similar vegetables, to something…
4 Mouth-Watering Homemade Baby recipes for Thanksgiving. Why should your baby eat from the same old baby food jar for thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a special time where we all over-indulge in stuffing our mouths and bellies with foods that may not be best for our health. This year, break this old tradition of giving your baby the same baby foods. This article will provide you with delicious recipes of nutritious homemade baby foods that will give your little one a Thanksgiving he will never forget.…
Hunt & Gather Café, a popular Las Vegas eatery, puts a unique and tasty spin on modern American cuisine crafted with global inspiration. For a delightful start to your meal, enjoy the seasoned creamy spinach hummus served with pita and cucumbers and the elk sausage served with a spicy brown mustard. Some of Hunt & Gather Café’s house specialty entrees include the Libre Cuban sandwich piled high with grilled ham, pastrami, carnitas, melted provolone and pickles, the Alaskan bowl filled with salmon, mango salsa, grilled pineapple, avocado and brown rice and the half-pound mammoth burger topped with melted cheese and mammoth sauce and served with garlic fries. Hunt & Gather Café also has plenty of vegetarian-friendly items, such as the vegan bowl…
Rhetorical Reading Strategies Today’s students tend to forget about their reading assignments and tend to give up, I believe that if we educated younger students on how we read, in later years they’ll develop a keen sense for reading. The problem with reading is that nobody remembers what or why their reading, we don’t understand the concept of trying to comprehend a new, more difficult text. A recent article, titled “Rhetorical Strategies and the Construction of Reading” has been brought to the light to help understand the concepts and levels of reading. Authors of this article, Christina Haas and Linda Flowers have created a theory about reading strategies.…
Generative Writing After came to the United States alone, foods became the most important and common thing here that connect me with my home. I am so glad that I came to a school that has the number one dining in the whole country, which more importantly, the school supplies Chinese style foods. In my passage, I want to convey the idea that how Chinese style food important to me, because when I eat them, I feel like home. The idea was inspired by a chef lady in Franklin Dining Common, who was speaking Chinese to me when I ordering some Chinese style fried rice one day. She was asking whether I want more spicy sauce, and then ask me is the amount of rice enough, and in the last she wish me to have a great meal, in a mother-like tone.…
Have you seen the word ‘woot’ used by someone online to indicate that they are excited about something? I have, but I have also seen ‘woot’ used as text language, particularly as an acronym for “waste of our time”. The Concise Oxford Dictionary, however, has recently included ‘woot’, defining it as an exclamation of triumph or success (“‘Retweet’ and ‘woot’ Make Oxford Dictionary Debut”, 2011). The word ‘woot’ has been used to express enthusiasm, victory, desire, and irritation in music, television, games, online, and as acronyms. The meaning is not the same for all.…
Stereotypical Humor Stereotypes are a big part of our society. We tend to judge people by how they look and their external appearance. Stereotypes are so common in today’s society that it is safe to say that it happens every day. A lot of people may think that they are stereotyped free, but it is certainly true they have experience stereotypes at one point of their life in some form. In turkey in the Kitchen.…
The protagonist of Kurosawa’s Ikiru is a government official in Japan who does nothing but stamp papers to perpetuate the ineffective political bureaucratic machine that he is a part of. After he learns he has terminal stomach cancer, he goes through a period of desperate confusion and despair, until a sudden realization prompts the total transformation of his personality and personal sense of meaning. The emotional depth of the protagonist and the changes he goes through in order to reveal the true nature of life are what make the film a powerful and meaningful work of cinema. The first few scenes show the inefficient workings of the bureaucratic office.…
Many young adults experiencing life for the first time on their own finding healthy cheap foods a challenge. One struggle healthy eaters may face comes in preparing meals that actually taste good and preserve the budget. Inexperienced young adults may cook poorly and possess no means of cooking better. Many do not posses kitchens or adequet cooking tools, because college students typically live in dorms with limited avalibility. With many instant meals available, choosing to cook often takes too much time.…
In the article “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko, he warns the consumers of the deception of fast food chains. He states the dangers of eating fast food and he agrees that it harms the body. Throughout the article he argues that the consumer isn’t at fault, the one to blame are the fast food chains. To put across ideas he asks questions, he uses his own personal narrative, imagery, and tone, with these tactics he’s able to argue against the deceitful tactics of the fast food industry.…
Chef Trina views about Nordic foods is that it is an everyday cuisine. She hopes that eventually it can inspire people within the northern region to eat both seasonally, and locally. It’s about eating your own locally grown products, and tradition. It’s also about food cooked properly in a kitchen, then eaten at a…