CDS Spring 2021 Online Showcase
The Rhetoric of Easter Egg Culture through Enthymemes, Syllogisms, and Symbolism
Mandy Byrd
In this presentation I am going to be talking about the up and coming phenomena of Easter Eggs. All those little hidden jewels in your favorite films, videos, games, and other media. I will be arguing how important Easter Egg culture is becoming in media, how it is creating smarter, more engaging and interactive content for consumers, and how this is transforming people who consume this content into stronger critical thinkers.
The Rhetoric Of L3 37
Thomas Pulsifer
Droids in the Star Wars universe are often portrayed as representations of oppressed groups. However, the ways they go about conveying this range from confusing to baffling.
Communication Within Video Game Communities
Alexandra Johnson
We investigated and researched the way certain demographics feel during video games; specifically when they communicate to other gamers in their respective video game communities.
“Fire Escape Collapse” Rhetorical Criticism
Victoria Grant
In this rhetorical criticism video project, I analyze the iconic “Fire Escape Collapse” photograph from 1975 and compare it to the influential “Accidental Napalm” photo from 1972. I argue that these two images captured horrible moments in time that can both be argued to have been inappropriately captured and on the other hand, created space for change resulting in positive outcomes.
Problematic Approaches in Communication Towards People with Disabilities
Samantha Price
Being a disabled student myself, I have been very affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes in rhetoric that have taken place over the last year. Through this project, I wanted to bring attention to it for those who may weren’t aware of what their actions were doing and to just educate people on an important topic.
The Rhetoric of Ex Machina
Alyssa Brown
In my video essay titled, “The Rhetoric of Ex Machina” I argue that the film, Ex Machina, redefines the biblical tale of Adam and Eve and Charles Perrault’s “Bluebeard” and by doing so, gives a voice to both woman and machine.