Genre Analysis Outline Assignment Sheet DT 1
Genre Analysis Outline Assignment Sheet DT 1
Genre Analysis Outline Assignment Sheet DT 1
McCrary
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9-2-2015
3. How much time will the audience spend with each genre?
5 min. to read or maybe even less.
Each video seems to be around 2-6 minutes.
4. What was the purpose (inform, persuade, and/or entertain)?
To inform mostly, but it also has a persuade feeling
specially when there are quotes from the professors talking
about the program.
To inform and entertain.
5. How formal/informal is the language?
The language of the article is very formal.
Very informal.
6. What specialized vocabulary is used?
Film vocabulary; for example, cinematography, production,
editing, digital photography and so on.
Film major vocabulary.
7. What other language features do you notice (text, type, font,
color, visuals, etc)?
I notice that the article is small just like the program. There is
one photo of the dean with the chair of communications and a
professor.
All of the above. Their introduction video really wowed me and
got me interested due to the fact they are film majors.
Rhetorical Issues: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
1. How does this genre establish (or attempt to establish) its credibility
with the audience?
I would say the credibility would be what Professor Perez is
saying in the article.
With the interest of movies, actors and so forth. Especially since
they are students they will be giving a student point of view.
2. What emotions is the genre attempting to evoke from its audience?
It is trying to get the audience interest and have you think that
you need to take this major.
Excitement, happiness, laughter, curiosity, and intrest.
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