Pathos is described in chapter five of The Structure of Argument as “emotional appeal combines with logical and ethical appeal to sway the audience” (132). So the appeal they used was pathos because the ad made them feel angry and confused about how their T.V. was changing the channel from the biggest event in our nation. Using pathos was a great tactic because being a super bowl ad it had millions of eyes, it was short but tapped into almost everyone's feelings. Another great part about this advertisement was it had everyone chit-chatting about their product, which created buzz or interest surrounding what they had to
Cheerios commercial sparked an outrage in the comments on Youtube because it shows an interracial child asking her mom what is so beneficial about cheerios? Mother explains to her daughter that it can help lower cholesterol levels;nevertheless, several clips later it shows the daughter’s father to be stuffed with cereal and that he appears to be from another different color and race from the mother causing a huge controversial. In Roxane Gay’s essay “Why Interracial Families on Commercial matter” she states that the commercial is charming and that is indeed true. It is charming in several ways because it portrays that a happy family is formed because of love for who they are and not because of color. It also shows that the advertisers of the
The repetition of the phrase “puppy, monkey, baby” for numerous times helped stick with the audience. Additionally, it emphasizes the uniqueness of the drink and allows the reader to remember the catchy song. Symbolism, being another technique, was also present in the commercial, the symbol being the hybrid animal. The hybrid animal represents a hybrid drink containing three things that should not associate with each other but end up working well together. Understanding that symbolism greatly emphasizes the importance of the drink’s concept.
In the Budweiser commercial “Puppy Love” it utilizes the persuasion tool pathos for specifically this reason. The commercial follows a puppy that constantly sneaks away to visit his friend a Clydesdale horse (Budweiser Brasil). However, the puppy is always found by a man who returns him to his caretaker (Budweiser Brasil). The story of a cute puppy is already enough to get the average viewer to show an emotional response. Add that to a friendship with a beautiful Clydesdale horse and that is sure to get the viewers’ hearts warmed.
The commercial from the 1995 Super Bowl use more of pathos appeal- persuading the viewers using emotion. The commercial’s purpose was to have the candidates express their technique and thoughts without heavily showing off the new Doritos. The 2013 Super Bowl commercial primarily focused on logos appeal. The commercial time was spent showing off the new bag of Doritos and the relationship of the father and daughter. Both commercials ran for 30 seconds and was effective to one another.
When the assistant coach gives him a Snickers to satisfy his hunger he turns into the real coach. This commercial’s entire purpose is to sell Snickers. The commercial also showcases the rhetorical tool of a hyperbole. In this way it automatically makes commercial funny which introduces pathos. The commercial also includes ethos because Robin Williams is in it.
The commercial published by Chevrolet in 2014 is an exceptional advertisement. This commercial advertises the Chevy Silverado truck. However, this commercial does not only influence the audience to purchase a truck but; the advertisement portrays a life lesson that every person should know and practice. The commercial by Chevrolet titled, “A Boy and His Dog,” is extremely effective and persuasive to the audience through emotion, ethics, and logical situations.
Most notably is the appeal of pathos. If you’re driving by and see this advertisement for the first time on the billboard you most likely at least have a small chuckle. Once you begin to laugh at this you actually find it amusing and your brain will automatically begin to think of good things from eating at Chick Fil A. This ad also successfully uses the appeal of ethos.
The beautiful Clydesdale horse, strong, protecting, and sweet, lives at an idyllic farm. The logical conclusion of the puppy going home to his Clydesdale friend's farm is just what our hearts were hoping would happen. Throughout the entire commercial, the rhetorical effects pathos, ethos, and logos were effectively
Commercial Essay: Froot Loops This ad is for Froot Loops, it shows Toucan Sam in the beginning in front of a horrifying, abandoned house. The ad repeats the phrase “He follows his nose whenever it grows.” This ad is saying in its commercial if you buy Froot Loops then your day will be better and you should always trust your instincts. The demographic is mostly for 0-13 year olds because its cartoon like and most of the time kids are interested in cartoons and since kids love cartoons the parents will end up buying the Froot Loops for them.
Dunkin’ Donuts ad There is nothing more american than waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in the comfort of your own kitchen. 83% of American adults drink coffee everyday and Dunkin’ Donuts has long been a contender for brewing good coffee. Dunkin’ Donuts has been associated with a good breakfast and cup of coffee since 1950, so it is no surprise that they entered the market in selling coffee that can be brewed at home. The food advertisement of Dunkin’ Donuts uses ethos/pathos/logos to appeal to/target adult coffee drinkers that care about the environment. Dunkin’ Donuts uses ethos to target adult coffee drinkers with the appearance of Erik Weihenmayer, a blind man who achieved the incredible feat of climbing Mount Everest.
The clerk tells him know and that he must “sweat it to get it”. The clerk is practically telling the customer he is not allowed to consume the drink because he is not sweating. It becomes quite frustrating for the customer. In the part of the commercial, pathos is used. The ad uses pathos by both motivating the customer to be active and to “sweat it to get it” but by also frustrating him by telling him he can not have the beverage until so.
Arguably America’s most beloved drink of all; beer, is shared and drank for many various occasions worldwide. Budweiser, a well know beer company around the globe, released a gratifying commercial during one of the most watched events nationwide; The Super Bowl. Their commercial, “Puppy Love,” first aired in 2015, and pulled the heart strings of all beer and/or animal lovers worldwide. Using tactics such as showing the bond of relationships, expressing the American dream, and emotionally conveying a story that reaches viewers’ emotions with a powerful message that every human being can relate to in an extremely clever presentation showcasing a puppy and a horse was very brilliant. Most people have a soft spot for puppies and many others are accustomed to Budweiser’s symbolic mascot, Clydesdales horses.
As a result, the ad effectively displayed pathos to demand the audience’s attention. Not only can
Our world is continually modifying, so it requires a society that is well educated to understand what is happening around us. Knowledge is a primary key to shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Growing up and seeing my parents struggle because they did not have the chance to attend school made me see that education truly is power. In today’s society education has become an essential in being successful. Going to college provides endless of benefits, such as the opportunity for personal growth, employment opportunities, financial rewards, and credibility.
