MULTIGENRE & MULTIMODAL ESSAYS

In this infographic, Lia Sarria explores the ever-changing nature of rhetorical comprehension through her own personal experience and academic research. By taking in diverse perspectives, the infographic presents the different ways rhetoric shapes societies' communitive values and empathy for one another.

 Emily Lash

Emily Lash creared their multimodal essay for their Rhetoric class. This work showcases their skills and understanding of digital design principles. 

 Madisen Hunt

Madisen Hunt designed an interactive photo essay highlighting the importance of adopting shelter pets through visual rhetoric. The essay features photographs of adoptable animals from several local organizations that further the argument for adopting, not shopping for, your pets. Madisen’s favorite part of this project was incorporating her passion for animals into this work, allowing her to expand upon issues she hopes to work against in the future.

 Sasha Zuercher

In this digital essay, Sasha Zuercher explores the rhetorical presence of identity in film. Each character presented and discussed portrays a strong sense of identity for a variety of reasons. The characters act as a conversation starter for how strong personal identities allow for interpersonal connection, understanding, and self-reflection. 

 Caroline Laganas

Caroline Laganas’ collection of illustrated poems showcases her work as a writer and visual artist. She addresses food through the interplay of images and texts while deepening the conceptualization of familial relationships and culinary traditions. 

 Carly Achinapura

 Seb Hartman

Sebastian Hartman wrote this essay investigating the correlation between global warming and tropical disturbances to estimate future disaster strength and damage. The use of historic data on various indicators of climate change and the impact of tropical disturbances on the United States allows for a concerning correlation between the two phenomena to be observed. This correlation is highly likely to continue strengthening throughout the future if current patterns of global warming and tropical disturbances occur. 

 Lilian Phan

Lilian Phan designed this Film Analysis of Past Lives by Celine Song in order to explore the relationship immigrants have with their cultures. In investigating the characterization of main character Nora, along with the inclusion of quotes from multiple rhetoricians, Phan examines the inner conflict that arises with dual cultures, past and present, and choice and regret.

 Sara Kampeas

Sara Kampeas analyzes Legally Blonde through the lens of invitational rhetoric, feminist theory, and symbolism, revealing how the film challenges stereotypes about femininity and capability. Kampeas examines how the film redefines success by connecting Elle Woods' journey to Christine de Pizan’s advocacy for women’s intellectual equality. This project highlights the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and creating inclusive environments that respect individual identities.

 Gabriella Barroso

Gabriella Barroso designed this website highlighting the importance of Rhetoric beyond the classroom, and into daily life. Barroso embedded strategic photos, and multimodal elements on the website to emulate a dynamic layout, while in the article’s text interweaving quotes, definitions, and examples of rhetorical importance.

 Braulio Fonseca

Braulio Fonseca used an experimental form of storytelling in his piece, “Falling Forward: A lyrical Memoir.” His goal was to slow his audience down as the read, inevitably keeping them on the page longer and thus unable to move forward until they had experienced this story fully. His creative form makes his narrative come alive like an interactive puzzle in a way that standard prose cannot.

 Juliana Castillo

In this multimodal essay, Abby Marshall reflects on the inherently patriarchal side of rhetoric we experience every day. Marshall references "Beyond Persuasion" by Sonja K. Foss and Cindy L. Griffin to fuel her argument against the usage of traditional rhetoric, which she believes can be outdated and harmful.

 Eriam Shepherd

In this rhetorical analysis, Eriam Shepherd picks 5 compositions of rhetoric and blends them with characters from the anime One Piece to retell these rhetorical theories and concepts via the lens of each character using their backstories and roles. Utilizing a variety of multimodal tools, viewers are given a summary of these rhetorical concepts and allowed to view how they can relate to the world around them.

 Fay Brooks

Fay Brooks composed this film analysis on the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to connect topics learned in her rhetoric course with the visual medium of film. The analysis includes visual aids and summary to inform readers who have not seen the film. Within the analysis, Brooks examines the film through various lenses such as gender and identity.  

 Zoë Lieb

Zoë Lieb created this Multimodal Essay to capture the impact of Nostalgia and the Rhetorical Situation. Included are songs that invoke a particularly strong feeling of nostalgia for Zoë, as well as a mini photo gallery. Zoë hopes to create a more encompassing feeling of nostalgia for any reader as they explore this essay.

Gabrielle Garrett

Gabrielle Garrett published this Multimodal Essay on political campaigning to destigmatize the rhetoric utilized in the campaigning process. She uses multiple forms of widely accepted campaign propaganda including slogans, videos, and rallies to exemplify these strategies being used and explains the audiences they intended to grasp. This project is designed to be an educational tool to explain the reasonings behind the rhetoric used, and to familiarize voters with recognizing, and accepting, techniques that win elections.

 Kayla Prudent