Featured Writing(2)

Title Of Article: The Passion Of Nicki Minaj

Author: Vanessa GRIGORIADIS

Source: The New York Times Magazine

Audience: The author write this for Nicki Minaj fans and all the people that do not know how far Nicki Minaj has come

Purpose: To explain all the controversy and obstacles Nicki Minaj faced in her career but her strong work ethic to keep going and master everything she had come her way

6) -“The world’s biggest female rap superstar has meticulously crafted her own image and maintained it with uncompromising control.”

– “Nicki Minaj is the world’s biggest female hip-hop star, a top pop star and the first woman to achieve success in both genres.”

Examining the Lead: The author hooked us in by talking about the popular issues Nicki Minaj had with other celebrities and public

Examining the Text Features: The title and the eye catching pictures in the article

Analyze highlights: “In another era, Minaj’s sexuality, expressed semi-parodically pretending she’s a Barbie doll; glorifying women dressed as prostitutes and set in red-light-district windows  might have given feminists pause. But in the 2010s, we have entered a different world in pop culture, one in which sexual repression is perceived as burdensome and perhaps even an inability to holistically integrate the body and self.”

there wasn’t much strong features to highlight in this article in my opinion.

Examining the Conclusion: The author concluded the article very well. She’s demonstrating how her article is proving what Nicki Minaj labels herself as, which is a “boss b***”.

 

 

 

 

 

Feature Article: Nicki Minaj

1. The Passion of Nicki Minaj
2. Vanessa Grigoriadis
3. New York Times
4. Fans of Nicki Minaj or people that want to learn more about her.
5. The author wrote this article for anyone in the Nicki Minaj fanbase that wants to catch up on their favorite artist or anyone wanting to learn about pop culture.
6. The second paragraph in the article states “Nicki Minaj is the world’s biggest female hip-hop star, a top pop star and the first woman to achieve success in both genres.” which shows that she is obviously famous in the pop music industry.
7. The article hooks your interest by explaining how she obtained her success on her own, so you become curious and read to find out how she did it.
8. What makes this article interesting is all the opinions of other celebrities on their views of the pop music industry and their famous lifestyles.
9. One of the main strong points in this article is the fact that the article is based on Nicki Minaj and her success but also goes on to mention other views from other celebrities.
10. After offending Nicki Minaj, the author and Nicki both went their separate ways and the interview ended. This made the author truly see that Nicki wasn’t afraid to back down, even in an interview.

Feature Article 1: Rihanna

1. A Very Revealing Conversation With Rihanna
2. Miranda July
3. New York Times Style Magazine
4. Fans of Rihanna
5. The purpose of this article is for Rihanna fans to read more about her and possibly find out some interesting facts about her. Also people who don’t know much about Rihanna can find out how she is as a person.
6. When Rihanna first met up with the author, she greeted the author with compliments on her eyes and was open to conversation.

‘‘Your eyes are amazing,’’ she told me, pulling her chair closer. ‘‘I’m staring at you and I feel like my eyes are gonna blur because all I can see are those tiny dots.’’

7. The writer puts detailed descriptions of how Rihanna looked and presented herself. Also, the topics she talked about in her interview were brief which drew readers in to finish the article.

8. Features the author used in the article are captions and pictures of Rihanna.

9. “I’m turned on by guys that are cultured. That’ll keep me intrigued They don’t have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught. I like to sit on that side of the table.” This shows what type of man Rihanna desires and it shows a lot about her character.

“Guys need attention,” she explained. “They need that nourishment, that little stroke of ego that gets them by every now and then. I’ll give it to my family, I’ll give it to my work – but I will not give it to a man right now.” This shows that Rihanna is focused on herself and works on her own success. She doesn’t need a man to give her attention when she is making music and staying at the top of the charts.

10. She ended the conclusion with answering the Uber driver’s question from the beginning. The author now has a great memory from interviewing Rihanna.

 

Featured Writing(1)

Title of Article: A Very Revealing Conversation With Rihanna

Author: Miranda July

Source: The New York Times Magazine

Audience – Rihanna’s fans and people that want to know Rihanna more

Purpose – to get to know Rihanna on a deeper level and build a connection

– “I dressed very carefully for her, the way I would for a good friend, thinking hard about what she likes”

– “Miranda July asks the pop superstar what turns her on, how she handles the pressure of public scrutiny and why she’s been Googling childbirth.”

Examining the lead – The author draws our attention by describing Rihanna’s features and mannerisms in a very detailed manner. Also, by showing pictures of her and the driver .

Examining the text features – Informative pictures; detailed adjectives: header

Analyze Highlights – “Each time I realized I was getting drunk I nibbled some bread, and when I felt my head becoming too clear I drank more. ” that was a good way for her to keep sane & confident when asking the good questions she asked Rihanna

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‘‘Can I ask you what this is?’’ she said, gesturing to my outfit.

‘‘Yves Saint Laurent, vintage.’’

‘‘Your taste — I mean, I can’t even talk to you.’’

‘‘Thank you,’’ I said. ‘‘I dressed for you.’’

that was a good that she knew her stuff and was able to answer correctly.

Examining the conclusion – The author conclusion ended in a good way and she was going to keep in touch with the driver. She has a memory that sticks with her and will last for a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Political Cartoon: Democrats VS Republicans

This cartoon shows exaggeration by depicting a boxing match between the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican party. Both parties are being declared the winner and they are both shown to be smiling even though they are exhausted. This cartoon is explaining how candidates like Donald Trump lead the Republican polls and candidates like Bernie Sanders lead the Democratic polls, so no one has a clear idea of who will be elected yet.

Artist: Kal The Economist

Country of origin: London, England

International Political Cartoon: Zika Virus

This cartoon shows both exaggeration and labeling. They exaggerate world health as a doctor with the head of a globe and the Zika virus as a giant mosquito. They also label the mosquito as “Zika virus”. The Zika virus is a new virus found in mosquitoes affecting inhabitants of Central America, such as El Salvador. It has gotten so bad to the point that they are now asking women of El Salvador to not have babies for the next two years due to the birth defects caused by the virus.

International Political Cartoon: Trump v. Cruz

Source: ViewsAmerica

Country of Origin: Oslo, Norway

In this cartoon the author uses exaggeration by emphasizing the heads of Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. He exemplifies Donald’s thin hair and mouth. With his hands around Cruz’s neck, this shows that Donald and Ted are in a battle. Symbolism is also made by them stepping on the Republican elephant, showing their disregard towards Republicans.

The Iowa Caucus results have come in and Ted Cruz beat Donald Trump as shown in the polls. This victory shows Cruz to be a formidable opponent for Trump. Also, Marco Rubio was very close to Trump, leaving room for another potential candidate.Though Trump has been the forerunner for the republican party in polls, this loss is very shocking and shows that the race is still very unpredictable.

 

International Politcal Cartoon: The Zika Disease

Source: ViewsLatinAmerica

Country of Origin: Landsmeer, Netherlands

This cartoon uses a lot of exaggeration and analogy to give it’s point of view to the situation at hand. The size and magnitude of the mosquitoes shows how rampant the Zika disease is. The author uses analogy by comparing the stork carrying the baby to pregnant women or women who want to have a child. This cartoon shows the danger that babies are facing due to the Zika disease that is being spread by mosquitoes.

In a related article by the CDC, the Zika disease has been rampant in many South American countries, such as in Mexico, Panama, and Brazil. The disease is infecting many people in these countries, but there are not a lot of reported deaths. However, the disease is causing many pain, and there is no cure for it as of now. Travel to these countries is not advised. Pregnant women and those who are thinking of becoming pregnant are advised to consult with there health provider first.

 

 

 

 

Political Cartoon Analysis

1. What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?

The upcoming presidential election with nominees Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, etc.

2. Are there any real people or places in the cartoon? If not, what images are portrayed in the cartoon?

The United States is there, represented by Uncle Sam.

3. Identify the specific artistic techniques used in the cartoon (i.e., symbolism, analogy, exaggeration, labeling, and irony). What is the artist trying to show the reader by using these techniques?

One specific technique used is exaggeration. The artist is trying to describe the election as toxic and deadly with the ridiculous things that have been done.

4. What is the cartoonist’s point of view about the topic portrayed in the cartoon? Give examples to support your interpretation.

The cartoonist’s point of view about the topic in the cartoon is that the 2016 presidential election is pretty much dooming 2016. The cartoonist is comparing the election to toxic waste, which clearly shows that this election isn’t going well.

5. Is this cartoon persuasive? Explain why or why not.

It is persuasive considering the cartoonist has a point. This election hasn’t been going well due to Trump having majority of the vote from Americans and his extreme racism towards Muslims.

6. What other techniques could the artist have used to make this cartoon more persuasive?

To make this cartoon more persuasive they could’ve shown the candidates for the election and show how Trump has more supporters than any other candidate.

Source: The Week

Politcal Cartoon Analysis

1. What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?

Trumps surprising success in the polls.

2. Are there any real people or places in the cartoon? If not, what images are portrayed in the cartoon?

There are real people. The republican candidates are there, except Trump, and the American viewers.

3. Identify the specific artistic techniques used in the cartoon (i.e., symbolism, analogy, exaggeration, labeling, and irony). What is the artist trying to show the reader by using these techniques?

There is irony involved in the cartoon. The caption says that Trump hasp pulled ahead of Jeb Bush even though he is not there at the debate. The artist is showing that Trump isn’t even trying hard and he is winning by far.

4. What is the cartoonist’s point of view about the topic portrayed in the cartoon? Give examples to support your interpretation.

Since the caption and picture shows Trump’s empty podium pulling forward in the candidates race, it is clear that the artist is showing that Trump is winning without breaking a sweat.

5. Is this cartoon persuasive? Explain why or why not.

It is persuasive because it is true statistically, and this cartoon further proves the point on just how much Trump is winning by.

6. What other techniques could the artist have used to make this cartoon more persuasive?

Other techniques the author could have used to make the cartoon more persuasive is by adding captions to the viewers at home expressing their certainty that Trump will become the republican candidate.

(Source: The Week)