Standing Strong Against Peer Pressure: A Visual Rhetorical Analysis
This visual explores the theme of peer pressure related to drug use and highlights the importance of willpower in resisting it. It emphasizes that while one may feel vulnerable, they can still summon the strength to say no. Through logical, ethical, and emotional appeals, the visual resonates particularly with teenagers, showcasing that anyone can rise above peer pressure if they hold strong moral values. The absence of specific drug imagery reinforces the universality of this challenge, making it relatable and impactful for its intended audience.
Standing Strong Against Peer Pressure: A Visual Rhetorical Analysis
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Visual Rhetorical By: Ashley Hart
What is the purpose of the visual? The purpose of the visual is to show peer pressure of drugs and other things and what the outcome can come of peer pressure. But, you may not be made of steel but your willpower to say no to peer pressure is strong enough.
Logos? Logical appeal Above the Influence
Ethos? Ethical appeal The ethical appeal is showing that anyone can stand up to peer pressure over drugs or etc. if they have enough moral values and willpower to guide them to stand up for themselves.
Pathos? Emotional appeal Proud because it makes me stand up to peer pressure instead of going along with the crowd, and also understanding because I am a teenager and I know what its like being peer pressured but I stand up and say no.
Omitted? The drug or other material is omitted from the visual because it doesn’t symbolize one drug people are being pressured from many types of drugs and their either forced to say no or go along with the crowd.
Audience? The audience is teenagers. Teenagers are mostly ones who have been peer pressured in the generation today.
Bibliography • “Above The Influencehttp://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles/58531/projects/59523/585311202842995.jpg, n.d.,7 Nov. 2011