Rhetorical Criticism by Kimberly Daucher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei4F31FAM-M https://genius.com/Old-gray-like-blood-from-a-stone-lyrics In this poem is performed by is performed by William James for his friends who are a part of the band “Old Gray”.  Cameron Boucher, a friend to William James in “Old Gray” sought out William to assist in writing lyrics that would emphasize themes like depression, addiction, mental illness, and ultimately recovery.  […]

The artifact that I have chosen to exemplify ideological criticism is a visual media advertisement campaign of acceptance presented by Airbnb, an application that allows travelers to find homes to stay in rather than hotels much like a hostel.  Let’s take a look at the 30 second advertisement so we can all understand the discussion […]