A Rhetorical Analysis Chapter 3

At the very first day she would pack out her suitcase which was full of books and this seemed very normal to her, as in her family, reading was a “different way of being social“. Very quickly she got confronted with some adjectives often used in relation to introversion: mellow, shy and not very outgoing. At this point she felt guilty leaving her books in her suitcase but she begun thinking more deeply about why extroversion is being so prized in contrast to introversion, that is considered to be something negative. She affirms that this is partly a consequence of our education system and also of our cultural

She calls for a change in society to allow introverts to be more free to be themselves so they can strive and accomplish in the way extroverts do. She uses rhetorical devices such pathos, logos, and compare and contrast to support and persuade the audience of this bias and why it is harmful. The piece was inspiring, factual, and brought awareness to an issue that was not discussed much before this

In her article Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic? author Susan Cain addresses many of the preconceived notions society has against introverted people. Cain argues that society tends to favor the outgoing and extroverted and shames those who prefer to be alone rather than socialize. The author utilizes certain writing strategies as a way to change her audience’s original views surrounding introversion. Cain’s use of comparing and contrasting, specific examples, and strong transitions that bridge various ideas to each other make her argument, that introverts are essential to society, much more persuasive.

For her, introverts have the sense of solitude which often is a decisive element for creativity to set in. She also discussed about how our social institutions (schools, offices, etc) are designed for extroverts because it requires a lot of group dynamics and collaborative solutions to problems and discussions. Although she does not rule out that group works are more efficient but if we give more time, freedom, from the distraction of group dynamics then we are giving those introverts the chance to generate more creative ideas and from that they can come together as a team to discuss them through. She stated on the last part of her speech 3 calls for action. First is to stop the madness of constant group work. Second is to go to the wilderness which means that to be inside your heads a little more

In chapter one of The Help, Aibileen does not quit her job because she loves Mae Mobley and cannot leave her. For example, many times when Treelore, her son, is mentioned, Mae Mobley is usually mentioned close to that time. This shows that Mae Mobley reminds Aibileen of Treelore because she thinks of Mae Mobley as her new Treelore. Also, Treelore died as he was working. This is why she does not quit because Mae Mobley fills the gap that formed when Treelore died in Aibileen's life.

In Chapter 7, an example that stood out to me that is impactful to society is the obsessive avenger theme that is present with Captain Hook. In the story, Hook lost his hand in which he used a hook as his prothesis. He becomes obsessed on getting revenge on the crocodile that took his hand. In this example, it depicts someone who was once abled-bodied and then became disabled to do another person, or event. I have seen this behavior in the physical therapy office where I currently work. This man lost function of his arm, making his life difficult. He was so fixated in suing the company that “caused” his injury that it was the only topic he spoke about. He was blind sighted and therefore, he did not really care for his rehabilitation. In addition,

When people hear the word introvert, they usually think of someone who is quiet, shy and keeps to themselves. The word introvert generally has a negative connotation associated with it, but Susan Cain argues in a Ted talk called “The power of introverts” that being an introvert is actually a good thing. In her argument, Cain uses ethos, logos, and pathos to appeal to her audience and this essay will analyze how she does so.

In the article “Myna Birds Don’t Benefit From Brainstorming” Sarah Zielinski explains how Myna birds don’t work well in groups but how they work better on their own. People work the same way, group work is not necessary but excessive and hindering to the actual work that needs to be done. This work seems credible because Zielinski is a science writer and editor.

In the article “Small Group Communication” Garth Pittman states that working in groups can actually be very helpful because it will get the job done faster, and develop skills that can be useful at work, school, and/or personal life. He clarifies that people will have different ideas and collaborate with one another to work well in the group. If they can get along well and manage to separate the work, then the project will get done on time without having any troubles. Pittman points out working in groups can get complicated. Few people in the group will not connect with the rest of the members. For those who aren’t used to being in groups can find themselves having a hard time getting use to it. The author believes that there is certain ways

In Susan Cain’s book Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, she writes about extroverts and introverts and their roles in our society. She gives real world stories of how introverted and extroverted individuals become successful. In Chapter one, “How Extroversion Became the Cultural Ideal”, Cain states how being an extrovert increased throughout the 20th century. For example, extroversion started showing up in schools, such as extracurricular activities, which favor kids who are extroverts. While writing this chapter, she did well adding emotional appeal through the story stories she told. Cain also did well using logical appeal, ethical appeal, stakeholders, and her values. Susan Cain

In Marjane Satrapi's word-specific panel about refugees fleeing north on page 89, she indicates the perilous situation of the war through taxis escaping flaming iconography. The bombing of border towns in the Iran-Iraq war forces residents to abandon their homes and belongings in the hope of finding refuge in the northern cities. The foreboding, chaotic scene underscores a period of turmoil in Iranian history. The words of the panel state, “After Abadan, every border town was targeted by bombers. Most of the people living in those areas had to flee northward, far away from the Iraqi missiles.” Satrapi sets the backdrop of warfare with intense, slightly militaristic words such as “targeted,” “flee,” and “far away”. This being a word-specific panel, the graphic

Sawyer speaks a lot of truth in this paragraph about how collaboration is what makes all of the amazing innovative teams spark new ideas. Groups should not be self-centered but they need to be empowered by the whole and not its parts. As

1) The textbook mentions that when something goes wrong in our lives, we tend to seek help from groups other than our primary groups. Therefore, does this concept apply to introverts as well, although they try to handle difficult situations all by their self? (page 176 paragraph 2)

An introvert is a person that gathers their energy from within and requires time alone and would prefer to communicate by ways such as email and by writing and maybe texting they seem to prefer not to talk face to face and are not great public speakers. Introverts are often said to be reserved. They are often said to enjoy the quiet and this is what

In a study examining various personalities and how they can affect group behavior it was found that, for instance, in a group that was tasked with generating unique ideas it was optimal to include individuals most prone to open-mindedness and creativity, as this lead to improved group performance. With regard to such groups, researchers identified, time and again, that qualified