The Death of the Moth SOAPST Analysis

The Death of the Moth is peculiar in the aspect of the purpose or message of the passage is not clear, one has to read between the lines to unveil the hidden facets of the piece. The subject of the matter is simply a moth on a mission to get to the other side of the clear, glass window. This is where it gets a little tricky; the occasion is the author, Virginia Woolf, writing this essay after watching, and getting emotionally moved by, the gentle moth on its journey to the beautiful outdoors. The audience, naturally, would be whoever decided to read this passage. The essay has no real intended audience for it is not a letter or a speech. The purpose of this passage is to make the readers think about life and about how we are all just little moths doing all we can to get to a happier place in our lives. Although it is not directly mentioned, the author intended to compare the moth's struggles to the problems us humans face every day. An alternate purpose could be that no matter how hard we try, we will all be just a dead bug resting in a windowsill. The speaker is Virginia Woolf. The tone is what really seals the deal. The tone changes many times during the passage, starting off with beautifully vivid adjectives and ending with dark, bleak adjectives. The SOAPST, in essence, makes the passage special. It adds a special touch that you cannot feel without rethinking and imagining the scenarios the author portrays. The SOAPST is crucial for any piece of literature, but it is particularly critical in The Death of a Moth by Virginia Woolf.

Man behind WikiLeaks controversy receives sentence

Bradley Manning gets 35-year sentence in WikiLeaks case

Richard A. Serrano

August 21, 2013

latimes.com

For many, a 35-year prison sentence is devastating news. For Bradley Manning, the man behind the leaking of thousands and thousands of confidential military and government files, plans, and conspiracies visible to the public, this was a breathe of relief. Army Private First Class was looking at around 90 years in prison, but it would be safe to say his apology for having "hurt the United States" saved him an extra 55 years. One might ponder, why would a respected and devoted military man, better yet, a proud American citizen, put their country in such a vulnerable and untrustworthy state? The answer is simple: Bradley Manning needed the citizens of his country and all others around the world to know how flawed the foreign diplomacy policies were. The case was judged by Col. Denise Lind, Manning had decided to be judged my a military officer rather than to be tried by a jury. He was found guilty for 20 out of the 22 charges against him, along with demotion to Private, deprivation of army pay, and a dishonorable discharge. His lead defense attorney, David Coombs, did not seem to lose hope. This article is important because of its effect on the views of the people. Was he worthy of 35 years? Less? More? The answers of those questions lie in the thoughts of the citizens. Manning can be seen as a hero or a villain, but regardless of how you view him, his releasing of nearly 700,000 crucial documents shows the government's flaws and lies and how we the people were not even aware of them. 

Advertisement Rhetoric

It does not get more American than this. The advertisement above is highly deceptive (or at least attempts to be) because of their slogan, "Costs less than a personal trainer." The advertising department at Wendy's knows who their audience is: Hungry, financially unstable people. The purpose of this ad is to persuade people who are deciding whether or not to start working out or to continue their unhealthy lives to choose Wendy's over the gym. The ethos of this passage is the Wendy's logo on the bottom. Wendy's is a well-known fast food joint across the states and appeals to almost everybody. Logos is lacked because there are no facts, but one can argue that comparing the prices of the personal trainer to the cost of a cup of chili, a salad, and a baked potato is the logos. The pathos is obvious and apparent: the picture of the food. When you see a picture of food, you automatically get drawn. To be more specific, to further appeal to the audience, Wendy's decided to put a picture of a salad, a healthier choice as opposed to a burger or a milkshake. This advertisement could be deemed to be successful at being deceptive, but it is all in the personal preference of the audience.

Looking for Alaska - John Green (Favorite Book)

Looking For Alaska

A truly great book allows one to leave the world they are currently in and magically envision themselves in the world the author has created. John Green's famed work of literature did just that. With every page, I felt as if I were living with Pudge, the Colonel, and Alaska in the dorms of Culver Creek High. Miles "Pudge" Halter leaves his boring life to attend Culver Creek Preparatory High School in Alabama for his junior year. There Miles meets his roommate, Chip "The Colonel" Martin. During the tour of the school is where Chip introduces Pudge to Alaska Young, a beautiful, emotionally unstable girl. It has now been quite a while since they were first introduced, and it is important to say that Alaska has a positive aura that all their friends benefit from. She is fun-loving, ambitious, an avid reader, often intoxicated, enigmatic, self-destructive, and loved by many. Pudge was heavily in love with Alaska. One dark, rainy night, the Colonel, Alaska, and Pudge are sharing drinks. The highly intoxicated, sleepy Alaska, in the middle of the night, receives a phone call from her boyfriend. Bawling, she jumps into her car and drives off. The next morning, the school gets a call notifying them that their student, Alaska Young, was found dead on the highway highly intoxicated. This novel teaches you about life, love, and the harsh realities of life. A definite must-read.