Artifacts

The BTS McDonald’s meal example demonstrates the use of rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) in persuasive communication. By leveraging the global fame of BTS and their love for McDonald’s, the brand connects with fans through ethos (credibility) and pathos (emotional resonance). The emphasis on sweet chili and Cajun sauces further adds a logos-driven appeal, highlighting specific, practical elements of the product. This artifact contextualizes how to analyze and apply rhetorical strategies effectively, a key skill in developing clear, persuasive, and audience-aware communication in academic and professional writing.

The "Dinner Party" assignment visually represents the concept of making sources interact in a literature review. By assigning distinct voices to characters seated at a table, the activity symbolizes the act of synthesizing multiple perspectives in academic writing. Each character, through their speech bubble, highlights a unique viewpoint or contribution that connects to the larger topic. For example, the interplay between Phineas’s innovative ideas and Candace’s critical observations reflects how writers must balance original insights with constructive critique. This creative setup emphasizes the importance of weaving together differing narratives to create a cohesive argument, mirroring the dynamic relationships between sources in scholarly work.