Abstract This paper looks at "The Rhetorical Stance" by Wayne C. Booth and discusses the nature of each rhetorical stance that Booth argues to be inefficient in composing a convincing and interesting write-up. It also argues how Booth successfully formulates and eventually proposes the concept of rhetorical balance in his essay by introducing the pros and cons concerning teach rhetorical stances enumerated.
From the Paper "The first rhetorical stance is identified as the pedant's stance. Booth identifies this rhetorical stance as an appeal that a writer makes when s/he places too much emphasis on the information and arguments made about the subject, sacrificing, in the process, the emphasis put in establishing "the personal relationship of speaker and audience" (27). In his discussion of the this kind of rhetorical stance, Booth explains how, as a teacher, he instructed his students to write expositions without telling them "what their expositions were for" (28). Thus, what happens is that the student goes through the process of explicating on the subject matter, but never making any connection with the reader-that is, the reader does not feel that the information s/he is reading is written for a particular audience in mind."
Abstract This paper reviews the book 'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals' by Wayne C. Booth. According to this paper, Booth explores the concept of amateurism, the amateur that pursues the given task or discipline for the love of doing so and not for pecuniary rewards. This paper discusses how the amateur pursues any discipline or skill for its own sake.
From the Paper "Booth discusses the issue beginning with reference to music and how the disappearance of amateurism in the traditional sense has altered the kind of music that is even written. He cites Daniel Barenboim to the effect that chamber music has been disappearing in part because it was "linked to playing music in private homes -- not only by amateurs, but by professionals, too. Now people have less time, and a great interest in passive musical appreciation and listening" (Booth, 1999, p. 15). Booth discusses the issue in terms of his own experience, noting how he started playing the cello when he was 31 years old and then experiencing decades of disappointment and frustration as well as hours of happiness while playing. Being an amateur himself, he sought to know more about the idea of and practice of amateurism and traces the concept through different manifestations and different types of activity, finding in particular that the idea has long held sway in music and in sport more than in other disciplines."
Examines the life & works of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, & Florence Nightengale, founder of the Red Cross. Compares their religious devotion as the font of their goodwill.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, 1996, $ 47.95
From the Paper "William Booth and Florence Nightingale devoted their lives to completing what they each believed to be God's work. This work was defined differently for both of them. William Booth's goal was to live the gospel of Jesus and convert those most in need of conversion. Those most in need of conversion, however, tended to be poor and destitute, and Booth realized that one could not set about saving a soul without tending to that same soul's physical needs. Hence he instigated various social reforms in an effort to ease their suffering and bring them into God's fold. Conversely, Florence Nightingale was not so concerned with conversion as she was with easing the pain of those who were suffering from various physical ills. Nightingale sought to care for others through nursing and began reforms to bring about improvements in and respect for this noteworthy..."
Abstract This paper introduces the topic of the assassination of President Lincoln. Specifically, it discusses how the assassination happened, what it meant to the country, and some of the mystery still surrounding the events that happened. It looks at the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, how President Lincoln died several hours after the attack, and how actor John Wilkes Booth was arrested and found guilty of killing the President. It also examines how there are many mysteries still surrounding the assassination, and there are still many questions about it that have never been answered.
From the Paper "After Lincoln's assassination, Andrew Johnson took over the office of the President, and his actions seem to be very different from what Lincoln might have done as the Civil War ended and a kind of peace returned to the nation. Johnson did not agree with the Congressional plan for peace, and bringing the country back together, and so, he and the Congress were constantly at war, and could not agree how to handle the South after the war (Nash 155). This disagreement gave the South room to rebel, and so they did not obey to the Civil Rights Act of 1866, that at first gave freedom to slaves. So, Congress created the 14th Amendment, which freed the slaves by the Constitution, but the southern states all refused to ratify this amendment (except for Tennessee), and so Congress created the 15th Amendment, which was much more strict."
Tags: john, wilkes, booth, fords, theater, andrew, johnson
Abstract This paper discusses the motivations of John Wilkes Booth and the conspirators which are based upon their belief that Abraham Lincoln was a tyrant who was intent upon subjecting the South to black domination. It explains that Lincoln's emancipation of the slaves, promotion of black equality, and recruitment of tens of thousands of blacks into the Union Army convinced the conspirators that Lincoln and his Cabinet advisors had to be assassinated in order to prevent the South from being dominated and ruled by blacks and radical abolitionists intent upon revenge.
From the Paper "The motivations of John Wilkes Booth and the conspirators were based upon their belief that Abraham Lincoln was a tyrant who was intent upon subjecting the South to black domination. Lincoln's emancipation of the slaves, promotion of black equality, and recruitment of tens of thousands of blacks into the Union Army convinced the conspirators that Lincoln and his Cabinet advisors had to be assassinated in order to prevent the South from being dominated and ruled by blacks and radical abolitionists intent upon revenge. In order to understand these motivations, it is necessary to recognize that the pressures of the Civil War had created a huge and powerful central government in Washington D.C. McPherson (1989) notes that one of the reasons why the Southern states seceded from the Union in 1861 ..."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that Abraham Lincoln's life as president was a celebration of the American paradigms of equality and freedom. The President spent not only his time in office, but also his life, in attempting to understand the plight of the poor and the oppressed, and to relieve this plight. The writer points out that as such, Lincoln attempted to mitigate the issues leading to the Civil War in order to stop such a war from ever occurring. After discussing Lincoln's life, the writer studies his assassination and looks at conspiracy theories. The writer concludes that the tragedy of Lincoln's assassination is directly connected to his accomplishments as President and the fact that he would never be able to carry on the work that he started at a time when his country needed it most.
Outline:
Abraham Lincoln's Life
Booth's Decision to Assassinate
Conspiracy Theories
Sources
From the Paper "After the horror of the Civil War, it appeared that this president's wisdom and generosity would make him an instrument not only of peace, but also prosperity in the future of the United States. In this lies the tragedy of his assassination.
"The President would never have the opportunity to lead the country towards the bright and peaceful future he projected for it. The highly emotional issues that sparked the Civil War in the first place had not fully come to rest in the heart of people such as the actor John Wilkes Booth. Booth assassinated the President at Ford's Theater in Washington on Good Friday, April 14, 1865. This crushed all hopes of a peaceful and magnanimous reunion between North and South, and among the various ethnic cultures of the country. Instead, further upheaval resulted not only in terms of politics, but also in terms of rather hysterical speculations regarding the possibility of conspiracy."
Abstract Individuals define society. History recognizes the importance of individual members of society who stand out for good or bad reasons. Where would society be without individuals such as Abraham Lincoln or John Wilkes Booth? The paper explains that the first individual receives praise for saving a nation and ending slavery, the other became famous for the assassination of the first. No one would know who John Wilkes Booth was if it had not been for Lincoln's uniqueness in society. The individuals, the heroes, the villains, the loners, and the outcasts help define those societies that produce them. The paper shows that "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving and "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne are two stories about individuals that defined a society by their difference. "Rip Van Winkle" provides a story that relates to the American Revolution and the freedom from tyranny. "The Birthmark" explores the issue of how much humans can change nature and what the consequences of such attempts are.
From the Paper "The story of Rip Van Winkle represents the changes of American society during the Revolutionary War. There is sense of the old tyrannical government of Britain present in Dame Van Winkle. The death of Dame Van Winkle is symbolic of the end of the Revolutionary War. Rip, like America, escaped from the oppressive rule of another."
Abstract The paper provides an overview of Lincoln's childhood and teenage years. The paper examines his personal home life, his introduction into politics and his eventual ascension to the Presidency of the United States. The paper also describes how John Wilkes Booth murdered Lincoln and thus ended Lincoln's lifetime of accomplishments.
Outline:
Introduction
Abraham Lincoln's Childhood
A Maturing Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln's Love Life
Lincoln's Political Career
Lincoln: The President
John Wilkes Booth
From the Paper "Born February 12th, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most loved presidents of the United States, in American history. He was born to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. Thomas Lincoln wasn't an educated man, in fact he had only acquired enough literacy to sign his name, according to McPherson. However, he enjoyed modest prosperity as a carpenter and a farmer. Abraham Lincoln's mother too was illiterate. From the son of simple farming folk to the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln would accomplish great things, in his tragically too short life, including bringing a divided nation back together and reuniting the United States."
Abstract This paper discusses the various depictions of Othello (from "Othello" by William Shakespeare") on the stage. It refers to the character's depiction in the opera with a view to illustrating the dramatic, artistic and social climate that influenced the character's rendition through the centuries. The paper also looks at how Othello is portrayed in contemporary times.
From the Paper "During the nineteenth century the play underwent extensive bowdlerisation which led to two main types of interpretation of the main character: the dignified, deeply troubled portrait of Othello and the extremely wild, sexually passionate and madly jealous interpretation of the hero. Macready, Fletcher and Irving tended to act in a quieter style adopting the new naturalistic mode of acting. However, the best of the "quite", naturalistic Othellos was probably that of Edwin Booth because he combined violent outbursts of jealousy with the right amount of humaneness and tormenting remorse."
Abstract Bulach, Pickett and Boothe (1998) discuss the findings of their survey of several hundred teachers regarding mistakes common to school administrators. Lashway (1996) explores the role of ethical training and practice in the work of school principals. The final article, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn" (2000), addresses the challenges and possibilities involved in improving school quality through principal professional development.
Abstract This paper will examine the history and development of the telephone, from its early foundations in telegraph technology to its modern incarnation in cell networks and telepresence. It will be seen how, although based in part on telegraph technology, the invention of the telephone represented a fundamental shift in innovative thinking that was primarily due to the insight of two men: Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson. It will be shown that - from the invention of phone "ringing" to the telephone booth - the developers of the telephone (initially inside, and later outside, of the Bell company) have diverted considerable resources toward engineering easy public use and comfort with this technology. This, more than anything else, accounts for the ubiquitous nature of the telephone in modern life.
Abstract This paper stresses that a beauty shop business needs a business plan including short term and long term business goals, a financial assessment, a detailed list of necessary equipment, a plan for partnerships, if salon booths are to be rent out and a marketing advertising strategy. The author points out that, as more and more women have careers, they need to look professional, which is a look they often cannot achieve on their own especially when pressed for time. The paper discusses franchise businesses such as Regis Corporation with 10,000 salons all over the country and Haircolorxpress, which specializes in color and custom-blended cosmetic services and aims to have 10,000 shops worldwide in the next ten years.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Story of Long-Ago Success
Benefits of Ownership
Thesis: Owning Your Own Salon Can Be Profitable and Enjoyable
Preview
Body
Franchise Salons
Buying an Existing Salon
How to Start a Salon from Scratch
Location
Business Plan
Operational Plan
Interview
Trends and Innovations
Examples of Success
Conclusion
Continuing Need for Beauty Salon Services
My Vision of a Successful Beauty Salon Business
From the Paper "Many salon owners are finding that it pays to diversify, that is, to combine hair care with other services. Ruth Earle, for example started out alone in a small room in the local fire hall. The first year, 1988, she had only about 30 clients. Business did pick up, though, so that she was able to open a shop in a better location and eventually employ four people. However, in 1992 the fishery moratorium came into effect, and people in her town had to move elsewhere to find work. Ruth had to lay off two employees in order to stay open. Then in 1995, she invested in tanning equipment as an additional service to clients. Waxing also got popular, so she started to offer that too."
Abstract This paper is a rhetorical analysis of the movie "The Women", based on the story by Clare Booth Luce. It looks at the justification for the importance of the study of this film. It is a broad analysis of the themes and requested action of the rhetoric. It looks at the linguistic tone, implied audience, language, confrontation, values, needs and symbols addressed in the film.
From the Paper "The Women by Clare Booth Luce is an important story because it has an entirely female cast and shows the cattiness and deception of conniving women in a way never shown before. It makes a social statement about the society at the time and points ..."
Abstract This paper serves as a biography of President Abraham Lincoln describing his life and his death. The writer looks at his early life and the start of his political career. The Lincoln-Douglas debates are discussed in this paper. The writer describes his election and inaugural address in which he pleaded for preservation of the Union. The key issues that Lincoln supported are outlined in this article. Further, the writer discusses Lincoln's assassination.
Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Confederacy, Confederate states, secession, slavery, Douglas, Dred Scott, Civil War, conspiracy, assassination, politcal ambiyopm. Andrew Johnson, Jefferson Davis, Booth
