Chapter 2: Rhetorical Situations

There are many ways we use rhetorical situations on a daily basis: talking, texting, writing all can be said in this set of scenarios. This chapter outlines elements and prompts to help think about some of the choices used in rhetorical situations. Many rhetorical situations present there own meaning, allowing the author to explore different types of situations.

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There are different factors to consider when thinking of rhetorical situations, we need to think of genre, tone, audience, purpose, stance, context, medium and design. Analyzing these element will help you develop and progress with understanding rhetorical situations.

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NBA on for bets

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has began the discussion  on the New York Times website. A lot of heat has been brought to the commissioner, New Jersey has placed a suit to stop betting on sports.

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It's the third time since taking over for former commissioner David Stern that Silver has spoken out about his support of legalized sports betting in the U.S. His latest remarks come one week before a federal judge will rule on New Jersey's efforts to bring Las Vegas-style sports betting to its struggling casinos and race tracks.

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Family

     The first day I layed eyes on my wife I knew we were going to be together. She was so sweet and calm, and could deal with an attitude like mine with no problem. We started dating when we were juniors in high school and shortly after graduation we tied the not. We have been together now for 8 years and our love for each other has grown into something very powerful.

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     When we were nineteen we had our first child, a boy who looked like a split image of me. Instantly the bond of father hood seem to be a natural state. I knew from then on it was my responsible to provide the best I could for my small family. The amazing feeling of loving two individuals that were I came into contact with outside of my family. I couldn't imagine my life any other way without my family. They are my motivation to do anything, and for them I will put the weight of the world on my shoulders to make sure they have everything they need.

     I now have three boys and a beautiful wife that I am trying to support. I recently got layed off my job, and currently attending school to better myself and provide a comfortable lifestyle for my family. I have a long way to go to be a perfect father and husband, but I am trying my best to satisfy my family needs.

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Paper Planes

        Have you ever ben assigned an boring task with a subject and you didn't have the slightest clue where to start? That's exactly how I felt when I was given the task of creating something with paper. My mind had already been juggling a lot of things that are in my everyday life. I was stuck with a lot on my mind staring at a blank sheet of paper. As I looked at the blank piece of paper sitting on my desk it hit me maybe I could draw a picture of something I enjoyed doing, like my sons playing at the park. But that was to difficult, being the only thing I could make out was little stick figures.

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        Running out of time for my assignment and not knowing where to begin I started an sharp crease in the middle of the paper and folded the edges. Then it hit me why not build an paper plane. It was such an easy task and still enjoyable to even the most uptight student. As I began to make the paper plane my son asked if I could make him one that was better than my original design, although it dampered my plane making abilities I succeeded in making him a plane that was to his liking. Finding an idea of making something enjoyable inspired me, and the fact that I put a big smile on my son's face was an even bigger bonus.

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Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather is an American professional boxer, currently undefeated as a professional. He is a five division world champion, having won eight world titles in three diffenent weight classes. What appeared to be a role model status upon entering professionally, has escalated as hatred to a skilled athlete.

Mayweather ego to most is one of a uptight individual, whose taste for power exceeds his talents as a professional athlete. In his earlier career the fan favorite did his best to please his fans, but his later actions seem to show different responses expressed by fans. His arrogant personality has landed him in death stares and online gossip with the media.





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     As of lately Mayweather has conducted alot of celebrity enemies in time for speaking out of context. One celebrity figure (Curtis "50" Jackson) has lashed back at the repetable boxing star, acknoledging his lack of reading skills. This petty game of cat and mouse continues to escalate between the two via twitter. Sources show Mayweather ignoring the fierce jokes of Curtis Jackson to focus on his upcoming fight. 

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                                                                                                My first tattoo

            Some people view tattoos as a sign for a gang related sign, others view them as art using their body as a canvas. Tattoos are viewed different in society, whether you are getting interviewed for a job or simply out on the town with family and friends. In this brief essay, I’m going to share my views and opinions on why I started accumulating tattoos on my body.

            My first tattoo I was only fifteen and pretty nervous because I hate needles, but I was relentless to get a tattoo. As my dad drove up to the building I could feel my heart sink to the bottom of my stomach.  We sat there for a while before my dad asked if I had a change of heart, but me being the tough guy I was, opened the door and proceeded to walk in the tattoo parlor. As I approached the artist he asked how old I was, which I replied fifteen, he asked if I was sure I wanted to get a tattoo, because it would be on my body for the rest of my life, I confirmed his suspicion with a head nod. After signing some paper work, he began telling me stories about how he regretted getting any tattoos (he had tattoos from head to toe.) as he started to put the needle in his tattoo gun.  As he placed the needle to my skin it didn’t seem to be what I expected. My heart crept out of my stomach, it was as if he wasn’t even touching me with the needle, I looked down and he was drawing on me with a pin, sketching my tattoo out before he made the permanent tattoo. When he finished sketching he looked at me one more time and asked if I still was sure about the tattoo, I responded with a passionate yes, he then began tattooing my back. At first it hurt on my shoulder blade, but the pain became bearable. After finishing my tattoo, he gave me a big slap dead on the raw skin where my tattoo was. After getting my first tattoo I had become addicted to letting my body be a canvas. I have so many tattoos I’ve lost count, although I’m afraid of this lifestyle affecting my future career I still cannot let the urge go of getting art drawn on my body. 

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            My views on tattoo is one that many people think that is a waste of money, they say it ruins what God has blessed you with, or that your setting an example for young generations that its okay to get tattoos. I think tattoos are different ways to express your feelings, you can get a tattoo to show a loved one that is no longer with you, to show that you appreciate art in a different perspective, or even get a tattoo for a bond between a strong relationship. Either way tattoos have their advantages and disadvantages. In my eye my advantages out wayed my disadvantages.

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