12/2/15

RHETORICAL RATIONALES OF
GENRE RE-COMPOSSURES
1. FLYER
For my first re-representation of my argument, I utilized what is basically a
flyer that would be posted in a school, doctors office, or other area where
it would be noticed by parents. I know from attending a school that served
grades K-12 that flyers catch the eyes of parents and adults all the time.
Plus, parents seem to pay even more attention to information regarding
their childs health. A flyer such as the one I created is considerably
simplistic, yet I believe that it would be effective if my audience of choice
was to come across it.
Rhetorically, using a picture of an adorable but under the weather child
grabs attention, (even more so just because she is cute). No one wants to
see their child like that. Using a picture of the little girl playing in a field of
sunshine and flowers also grabs attention because who wouldnt want
their kid to feel and look that radiant, healthy, and happy?
The stark phrase Keep her healthy rhetorically would likely cause
parents who choose no to vaccinate to wonder am I keeping my child
healthy?-and all I need is that slight doubt to cause a shift in an
unconvinced audience member. Giving a link to my research paper is my
final push at exposing my argument.

2. POEM
For my next re-representation, I wrote a little Dr. Seuss-esque poem about
the Flu. This choice is effective for my audience for a few reasons. First, it
is fun and easy to read. Plenty of adults dont love to read more than they
already do in a day, and this doesnt ask too much of my audience. I even
spaced it out to make it seem more whimsical and light to follow, seeing
as its content is a little more serious. Second, I was able to explain the
cause, effect, and solution for the virus in a different and more creative
way than in my other pieces. I conveyed how it is spread from child to
child, and how a child wont be able to do the fun things they typically do
if they contract the virus. This grabs parents attention because no parent
wants a sick child on their hands. Third, even though this poem carries a

lot of factual information hidden behind silly phrases and rhymes, an adult
may not take this as seriously as I hope. But, a child in a doctors office
who notices this poem may read it and ask their parent, am I protected
against the zoom-baas?
Cannot believe I named Influenza virus cells zoom-baas.

3. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
For my final choice, I presented my argument in a letter asking FSU Health
Services to consider my topic for a possible research and lab course grant.
I presented my argument in a way that does not make it seem strictly like
a pro-vaccination argument. I simply stated that education about the
vaccination is needed on campus, and presented my questions in a way
that will have anyone who is uneducated about the vaccination in the
audience assuming that the vaccination must be a needed service on
campus-otherwise I wouldnt be proposing such a large scale project. This
representation is not my strongest of the three, but it was an interesting
choice in what kind of final piece I could utilize to convey my argument.