Summary & Reflection of What I Learned

This week, we have learned what we need to include in our writing. People who read our work must be able to point out the intended audience & the purpose of it. Also, when writing a rhetorical analysis, one must persuade others of how you view something. We must read images for their powerful meanings & subliminal messages. When writing a thesis statement, we must point out the main point & what we are trying to get across to the reader. The thesis must also be arguable as well.

This ad is used to encourage preventative medicine known back then as a "prophylaxis". Many people mess around with each other without thinking about their health. This affects their lifestyle when they realize that their health is declining. This ad gives those who are sexually active an idea of what could happen. The young, beautiful woman on this ad gives the reader an idea that even though someone may look clean, they may not be. It says, "You may think she's your gal but she may be everyone's pal". This means that whoever you are with may be with people other than you. Therefore, do what's right; get prophylaxis to be on the "safe side".

Reading & Writing

I usually write when I have things on my mind that I do not want to share with others. I keep a journal that I write in daily. Writing music is also a hobby of mine as it expresses my personality, likes, and dislikes. I do not like to read at all. The only time i read is when I have a homework assignment that requires it. When I read or write, I like to be alone in a quiet environment with soft music playing. My surroundings at the time must be clean or else I will get easily distracted.