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Stand By Me

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In the music video "Stand By Me" by Mark Johnson he uses elements of Rhetoric to create an argument.Invention is the proof of how Mark Johnson needed to find in order to make the video.He needed to find many musicians that need somebody to stand by them or that related to the song so much. Mark Johnson needed musicians from all over the world singing the same song in their nature habitat.Disposition is how he arranged the arguments and ideas.The video is laid out by musicians by all over the world relating to the song and expressing their emotions through music.Style is the language suitable to the subject and audience.The lyrics to the song and the song itself appealed to me, because he found music as the language.Music is universal so everybody can understand it. The lyrics say "you going to need somebody to stand by me."So saying no matter who you are or how much money you have. Your going to need somebody to stand by you and help you.Memory rhetor knows his subj

Critical Response

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The writer's general subject is whether or not violence is good or bad for a developing child. The purpose of the writer's argument is to show the benefits of exposing your children to violent content. The writer's position is that violence helps mold a child into an individual who can control their rage better, and can even help them to be well rounded individuals. The writer uses opinions more than fact to prove his point. He uses self-experience to explain his plight. The evidence the writer presents is usage of Melanie Moore P.h.D. from Standford University to back up his claims and his own account of personal experiences. Personal experiences have an impact on convincing somebody that violent media is good for kids ,but cant persuade somebody all the way. He needs to find stronger and more convincing sources that violent media helps kids. It would help the audience understand where he's coming from and make it more relatable. The example of the tw