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Schemes
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-assonance
The constant of vowels that
are laid out amongst the ad within the catch line and the captivation ties in
the “catchiness”
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Tropes
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Exaggeration through the
phrases of the subtext. It helps reveal the thrill to the intended audience
which ties into the nature of toy’s background.
"Evel" origanted from Evil. Sense of thrill -Attachment to advertised figure.
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Visual
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-eye level: given the
perspective to see the figure as if they were right in the site. Provides to
the demonstration of the toy.
-High contrast: Dark
shadows help give the depth to the figures, which leads to the captivation of
the essence. The red white and blue are the repetition of colors reiterating
the intended appeal to the intended audience in the given period.
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Style
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-All Caps and Bold title. Gives automatic appeal with the
use of repeated colors.
-spacing: more of whiter spaces within subtext for extra
info. Not important for bringing in audience as much as informing by this
point.
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This blog will be filled with data analysis samples created by students in my COMM 274 class at TLU. You will see a variety of types of rhetorical analysis methods on display here.
Links to rhetorical tools:
Here are links to the rhetorical tools used in this class:
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Evel Knievel 1976 Ideal Toy Corp. analysis
Fisher Price Ad: Small Town
Alright, so I'm not sure what happened to the original picture that was here, but it worked when I opened it on my end, but I re-posted it! I hope this works! Sorry, but it is a little blurry.
Text
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The
large, bold text at the top of the page drawers the reader’s eyes to the top,
then slowly allows the reader’s eyes to work down to the bottom of the page
through the use of smaller text and descriptions
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Space
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The
space of the advertisement is very closed, thus creating the feeling of being
in a small town that is very closed in on itself and closed off from the rest
of the world
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Genre
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The
neighborhood play set being the focal-point of the advertisement pushes the
idea of family and living in a tight-knit neighborhood
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Framing
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The
frame is extremely full, thus strengthening the idea of being in a small
town. Everything can be seen at once
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Colors
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The
red and yellow of the advertisement and the toys gives the toy line a very
home-y feeling and makes the add seem very calm and welcoming
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Angle
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The
entire advertisement sits at eye level and doesn’t have much depth to it, but
it allows the reader to process everything
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Generalization
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The
use of the term “little people” generalizes the whole population of children
to even out boys and girls, and children from different backgrounds
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Balance
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While
the advertisement is top-heavy, it is fairly balanced from left to right and
makes the entire advertisement more pleasing to the viewer
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
LEGO Ad: Build Pride
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Repetition- polysyndeton
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There
is a frequent use of the words like “universal”, “anything” and “whatever
they want” emphasizing the idea that with LEGOs you can let your imagination
run wild and let your creativity take over.
Additionally,
the ad makes several references to “children” not specifying a gender or
using he/she pronouns. This reiterates LEGO’s initiative since the 1960’s to
make a toy set “for both boys and girls”. (Perhaps an additional reference to
the frequent use of “universal” in the ad)
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Paraprosdokian- The latter part of a sentence causes the
audience to rethink the first part.
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“LEGO
toys build anything. Especially pride.”
The
last segment refocuses the emphasis of what they are “building”. It’s not the
toy or specific items that the child makes that matters, it’s the pride in creating.
We
can see this in the expressions of the children themselves as they hold their
creations with obvious pride.
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Exaggeration/hyperbole-using exaggerated
terms for effect
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“And
big children or small, whatever they build with LEGO will make them feel 10 feet
tall”. This uses exaggeration to once again convey the idea that children’s
imaginations can run wild and they will take pride in their creations.
And
since most children will not read the fine print on such ads, or even
comprehend most of the text, these themes are meant to speak to the parents
of children, perhaps to remind them of their own days as children in efforts
to encourage the purchase of the product for their own children.
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Flat- No illusion of depth
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The
picture is rather focused on the two children and offers no other dimensions
really. The background is empty and solid colored.
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Balanced- The image is symmetrical and stable.
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The
image is centered on the ad quite nicely. Both the boy and girl are evenly
set, with no preference to one or the other. This is quite obviously in tune with
LEGOs intent on making their toys gender neutral and their ads all-inclusive.
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Empty space- There are few figures in the frame or is much
white space.
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The
background is empty. Not trying to tell a story with background context or
design. Instead, LEGO is trying to portray a feeling or image in that moment.
It just focuses on the children and their LEGOS
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Long Shots
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We
see the full picture of the two children focusing on their position slightly
crouched on the floor as if they had just finished creating. They hold up their
creations, which are also rather gender neutral (just vehicles-no girly
playhouse or female characters for the girl)
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Font
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The
main text is bold and a crisp white, obviously to draw the eye-almost before
even viewing the image on the ad itself. If the viewer sees the bold text
first, it may influence their perception of the image itself once they look
at it.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
PLAYSKOOL Ad: Bessy and Dan
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Error-Enallage: intentional grammar
misuse – or in this case, incorrect spelling.
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The company’s name, PLAYSKOOL, uses the spelling error to
emphasize that the company is advertising towards the younger audience. It
grabs the attention of the parents buying the product, like, “hey, this looks
like a fun toy for my preschool aged child!”
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Repetition: the repeating of words to emphasize
a central point.
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This ad uses the word play a lot. “rough
play”, “practice while they play”, and “playing is learning”. This appeals to
the parents because they want for their children to learn, and learn in a way
that is fun.
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Parallelism: similarity in structure in
phrases or clauses.
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“Dressy Bessy” and “Dapper Dan” are easy
names to remember because the words and letters used are so similar. What child,
or even the parents, are going to forget this?
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Color-saturation: the purity or
vividness or depth of a color
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The vividness of the colors on the
clothes and in the diagrams, both on the doll and the girl, draw attention to
how much fun the toy could be. It suggests a fun, happy time to learn. The
girl is also much more colorful that the boy, suggesting gender stereotypes. Girls
get color and variety, boys get browns and greys.
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Perspective- geometric:
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The little girl is in the foreground
and the boy is in the background being slightly covered with the girl’s doll.
Perhaps this is to show that it is more important for girls to know how to
dress well, or that girls will have more interest in playing with a doll. But
it still suggests that both genders are welcome to play/learn.
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Diagonals- balanced:
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Everything in this ad, the words,
diagrams, and logo are centered. The ad looks clean and neat. It crosses over
with the names of the dolls, “Dressy Bessy” and “Dapper Dan”.
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Angle- eye level:
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We are seeing this ad at eye level. It
shows the way the children would be seeing the dolls and shows the parents
the way they will see their children learning/playing,
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Type- style and family
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Bold and condensed type forces the ones
reading it to focus on those parts first. It is saying, “look at me! I am
important!” And the smaller serif type print is giving you an explanation of
why it is so important. And going back to the logo, novelty family, it
implies that this a special kind of children’s toy. Maybe having a comparison
to your own child’s cognitive abilities at the time, and it makes you more
likely to pick it up for your preschool aged child.
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Ads for class 1/24
As a whole class:
https://pix-media.priceonomics-media.com/blog/1179/ScreenShot2016-05-20at5.26.22PM.png
As groups:
1. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/attachments/f108/29851d1303156306-str8-married-man-seeks-awd-turbo-forester.jpg
2. http://marketingtherainbow.info/Case%20studies/Subaru/Subaru%2013.jpg
3. http://marketingtherainbow.info/Case%20studies/Subaru/Subaru%2012.jpg
4. https://pix-media.priceonomics-media.com/blog/1179/ScreenShot2016-05-20at5.25.20PM.png
5. http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/shared/npr/201610/497987252.jpg
https://pix-media.priceonomics-media.com/blog/1179/ScreenShot2016-05-20at5.26.22PM.png
As groups:
1. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/attachments/f108/29851d1303156306-str8-married-man-seeks-awd-turbo-forester.jpg
2. http://marketingtherainbow.info/Case%20studies/Subaru/Subaru%2013.jpg
3. http://marketingtherainbow.info/Case%20studies/Subaru/Subaru%2012.jpg
4. https://pix-media.priceonomics-media.com/blog/1179/ScreenShot2016-05-20at5.25.20PM.png
5. http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/shared/npr/201610/497987252.jpg
Monday, January 22, 2018
Ads to discuss in class 1/22
1. https://envisioningtheamericandream.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/guns-mattel-swscan08492.jpg
2. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c4/16/18/c41618d0935606d36ac08ffc334a5429--retro-ads-vintage-advertisements.jpg
3. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/43/9d/28439d464f0ad1fbb51453716d1bcd0d.jpg
4. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e8/18/c1/e818c1aa8d4dba9d14fc69b3bfbf868e--s-toys-retro-toys.jpg
or
http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-zyxtlgrqbsr30y.jpg
5. https://www.flickr.com/photos/29069717@N02/14165277468
2. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c4/16/18/c41618d0935606d36ac08ffc334a5429--retro-ads-vintage-advertisements.jpg
3. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/43/9d/28439d464f0ad1fbb51453716d1bcd0d.jpg
4. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e8/18/c1/e818c1aa8d4dba9d14fc69b3bfbf868e--s-toys-retro-toys.jpg
or
http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-zyxtlgrqbsr30y.jpg
5. https://www.flickr.com/photos/29069717@N02/14165277468
Ads to Choose from for first project
First-come, first-served. Only one person can do each ad. Use the comment feature to claim your ad. I
1. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/01/94/1401945e3fbbf789b55c6e3b59251d91.jpg
2. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ea/3a/cb/ea3acb5212c28665b419c691502e5135.jpg
3. http://pzrservices.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451ccbc69e20120a68a2a67970c-400wi
4. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-7yckke236og6vk.jpg
5. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-ji1bwk0z31n6id.jpg
6. http://neatdesigns.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/433.jpg
7. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/92/64/b2/9264b2e4435cd91c87566437f7dbead4--vintage-hot-wheels-vintage-advertisements.jpg
8. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/30/b2/2930b2e006c753c4bfdd69a4adb8b443.jpg
9. http://news.missourimilitaryacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/xwAsW56.jpg
10. https://battleram.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/wish.jpg?w=1000
11. https://i.pinimg.com/474x/86/18/5d/86185da8a8dea1fc51b9b9de2cae80b0--strawberry-shortcake-doll-magazine-ads.jpg
12. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5542/11061244495_7c7f22be0a_b.jpg
13. http://neatdesigns.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/290.jpg
14. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9HF9O_4io8vWIzoUw9gWrCCIKR2vyAa8OqcuwFbHVv56W1G-CovbzkwEjsxKqTEtzhMLweiqBYuDQkgBdXGY-2TIcfw2O9zA2hZw20c-A2lUSTqVFiyJcgYaW7LCGmPpkzU3j8noO6A/s1600/Amethyst+v2+10+(1985)+36.jpg
15. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/dd/52/e3/dd52e3c9814a7905c9495cdb76866b4e--the-karate-kid-s-toys.jpg
16. http://pzrservices.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451ccbc69e20120a633a285970b-pi
17. https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/barbie.jpg
18. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-7w2go0kiyqqflc.jpg
19. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/94c1irt3n4s4q4.jpg
20. http://www.plaidstallions.com/images/tl/bionicmad.jpg
21. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlqvKr2nCATGIXlsvptbgNTBJtLgKAr8dTGAjir0prDdIFOpc3zSlE8PqexZyomcWkGr2OFtwGjIzvNeTYuqZovvI8mCrlDTQrotef1O6I-7mbopSo0tS_d-6Yr7rzS8hb5yiZjdpQODy/s1600/Hot+Wheels+Rod+Runner+-+Old+Hot+Wheels+ads.jpg
22. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/hasbro-shuffletown-farm-1.jpg
23. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/tonka-mighty-dump-truck-1.jpg
24. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/playskool-casey-cassette-player-1.jpg
25. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/playskool-alphie-robot-1.jpg
26. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6780040706_f188fb9edc_o.jpg
27. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6926157503_b7cbb0b08e_o.jpg
28. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-rnfkg1iamp39rh.jpg
29. https://1dcem613f5v8509f13ajfcqx-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/toys-1978-fisher-price-baby-vintage-ad.jpg
30. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/8c/d0/a88cd0234f26ec50a9597b1e4f70901c.jpg
1. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/01/94/1401945e3fbbf789b55c6e3b59251d91.jpg
2. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ea/3a/cb/ea3acb5212c28665b419c691502e5135.jpg
3. http://pzrservices.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451ccbc69e20120a68a2a67970c-400wi
4. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-7yckke236og6vk.jpg
5. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-ji1bwk0z31n6id.jpg
6. http://neatdesigns.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/433.jpg
7. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/92/64/b2/9264b2e4435cd91c87566437f7dbead4--vintage-hot-wheels-vintage-advertisements.jpg
8. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/30/b2/2930b2e006c753c4bfdd69a4adb8b443.jpg
9. http://news.missourimilitaryacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/xwAsW56.jpg
10. https://battleram.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/wish.jpg?w=1000
11. https://i.pinimg.com/474x/86/18/5d/86185da8a8dea1fc51b9b9de2cae80b0--strawberry-shortcake-doll-magazine-ads.jpg
12. https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5542/11061244495_7c7f22be0a_b.jpg
13. http://neatdesigns.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/290.jpg
14. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9HF9O_4io8vWIzoUw9gWrCCIKR2vyAa8OqcuwFbHVv56W1G-CovbzkwEjsxKqTEtzhMLweiqBYuDQkgBdXGY-2TIcfw2O9zA2hZw20c-A2lUSTqVFiyJcgYaW7LCGmPpkzU3j8noO6A/s1600/Amethyst+v2+10+(1985)+36.jpg
15. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/dd/52/e3/dd52e3c9814a7905c9495cdb76866b4e--the-karate-kid-s-toys.jpg
16. http://pzrservices.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451ccbc69e20120a633a285970b-pi
17. https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/barbie.jpg
18. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-7w2go0kiyqqflc.jpg
19. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/94c1irt3n4s4q4.jpg
20. http://www.plaidstallions.com/images/tl/bionicmad.jpg
21. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlqvKr2nCATGIXlsvptbgNTBJtLgKAr8dTGAjir0prDdIFOpc3zSlE8PqexZyomcWkGr2OFtwGjIzvNeTYuqZovvI8mCrlDTQrotef1O6I-7mbopSo0tS_d-6Yr7rzS8hb5yiZjdpQODy/s1600/Hot+Wheels+Rod+Runner+-+Old+Hot+Wheels+ads.jpg
22. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/hasbro-shuffletown-farm-1.jpg
23. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/tonka-mighty-dump-truck-1.jpg
24. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/playskool-casey-cassette-player-1.jpg
25. http://www.magazine-advertisements.com/uploads/2/1/8/4/21844100/playskool-alphie-robot-1.jpg
26. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6780040706_f188fb9edc_o.jpg
27. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6926157503_b7cbb0b08e_o.jpg
28. http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-rnfkg1iamp39rh.jpg
29. https://1dcem613f5v8509f13ajfcqx-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/toys-1978-fisher-price-baby-vintage-ad.jpg
30. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/8c/d0/a88cd0234f26ec50a9597b1e4f70901c.jpg
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