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Rhetorical Analysis Essay On Discovery Channel

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Earth is the only planet known to support life. This life has created millions of different species, all part of a complex food chain and all with a distinct niche. These species all have differing habitats, ranging from freezing tundras and parched deserts to vast oceans and lavish rainforests. Among these species, one seems to overpower every other: homosapiens. Humans have made it their duty to find a way to survive in all sorts of environments, to explore every inch of the planet, and to make the best of what they discover. There are so many things to do, so many things to create, that humans are still working to reach their full potential. One such network that shows everything there is to show is Discovery Channel. In one commercial ad, Discovery Channel uses strong persuasion skills and rhetorical devices to make viewers feel that the Earth is amazing and that the entire human race is one large planet-loving group of people, all while luring people to watch their programs.
In this one minute video commercial, Discovery Channel begins by showing two astronauts in outer space …show more content…

The tune was carried to different parts of the world and included divergent professions and practices. Each clip showed people loving what they do; a few of those things were calming rituals, some were thrilling experiences, and still others were critical professions. With the change in experiences came a change in volume. This induced feelings of peace, happiness, and adrenaline on the viewers, and somehow all of these sentiments were positively linked with the thought of planet Earth. The simple use of such a variety that incorporates both the traditionally “ugly” and “beautiful” and the “boring” and “exciting” parts of the Earth into one smooth video leads viewers to embrace the Earth as a

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