From reading Becoming Rhetorical Chapter 4, I’ve learned about the significance of images. I’ve learned to consider their purpose, what’s being emphasized, and details. Images can be utilized by various outlets such as the government and magazine companies. My instructor, Kayla Sparks, utilized images to create a more unique version of her syllabus. Unlike the previous writing composition class I took, this class involves more use of technology and in this blog, I’ll specifically focus on how images could be used to further enhance this experience.
All images serve a purpose. On page 78, Figure 4.7 shows President Barrack Obama holding a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on January 14, 2014. In this image, Obama looks focused and domineering as if he’s in the act of asserting his authority. The fact that he’s pointing forward and looking straight enforces the fact that he is a leader. I’ve learned to pay more attention to the purpose of images while reading Chapter 4.
Usually images serve to emphasize. On page 82, Figure 4.11 shows an image representing National Junior Ranger Day. A female park ranger shows a young boy a fossil. The emphasis is on the child’s interest due to the park ranger taking the time to inform him. Observing what images are trying to emphasize more carefully is a new skill I’ve learned from the reading.
Details are important when utilizing images. On page 81, Figure 4.10 shows Marine One departing the South Lawn of the White House at the start of President Barack Obama’s trip to Boston, Mass on October 30, 2013. Although the purpose of this image is to emphasize Marine One, the viewer is first drawn to the pink, purple, orange, and white flowers. The area is also covered with luscious green trees making it the second detail you notice before spotting the Marine One taking off in the middle of the image. Up till this point, I’ve never known that there where many details to pay attention to when observing an image.
I’ve learned about the significance of images from reading Chapter 4 of Becoming Rhetorical. Purpose, emphasis, and details are the three things I’ve learned to consider. Many outlets can utilize images including the government and magazine companies. Even my instructor utilized different images when making her own version of a class syllabus. Despite more incorporation of technology in this writing class, I hope to use my new knowledge of images along with other skills to enhance my writing.
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