Author Archives: annaliese57

Abortion is not a new topic of debate. In fact, it is one of the most controversial topics in politics. Abortion did not become legal until 1973, after the infamous Roe vs. Wade case. Although it has been legal for about 47 years, there are still politicians and law makers who actively challenge it. InContinue reading “Abortion”

Feminism is a necessary and crucial part of the world. Without it, women would not have made as much progress in the equal rights movement. Women would not be able to vote, own property, work, etc. Although women have acquired some victories and triumphs, they are still living in a world that is oppressed byContinue reading “Stacy’s Mom”

There are several ways in which one can analyze an artifact. Today, I will be discussing the Netflix series, and using generic criticism. This will allow me to explore the genre and its restrictions, constraints, and expectations. To summarize, You is a psychological thriller series. Joe Goldberg, the main character, is a serial killer whoContinue reading “Psychological Thrillers”

Metaphors are powerful. They help to convey ideas by directly linking an artifact to other artifacts, symbols, indicators, etc. They can communicate a grand message in just a few words. Although there are many ways to rhetorically analyze artifacts, I will be using a metaphor approach to analyze some of Donald Trump’s comments concerning immigrantsContinue reading “Metaphoric Madness”

Living in a world that is technologically advanced, fast-paced, and ever changing comes with endless exposure to diverse content. Americans, especially young children and adults, are constantly engaging in media. This can be done via social media, television, radio, etc. Each piece of content that we stumble across brings with it, its own meanings andContinue reading “Take a Closer Look”

We are living in a world that is flooded with rhetoric. The average person goes about their day with little to no second thought about the content, interactions, and situations they put themselves in. In all of this, we can find greater meanings. This can be through politics, advertisements, personal interactions, etc. In this post,Continue reading “Rhetoric Around Me”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”