Commercial Persuasion

Paper Summary:

This essay provides an in-depth, bit by bit analysis of the persuasive technique used in a commercial - made popular via internet - for Nutri-Grain bars. Each scene is fully dissected and analyzed as the essay demonstrates the key functions of persuasion. The paper places an emphasis on comedy and power with the key focus on pathos and logos.

From the Paper:

"An average awkward man, Steve, sits in his average awkward office. His eyes on the computer screen, he's got one hand on the mouse, and another hand holding a Nutri-Grain bar. He takes a thoughtless bite and immediately double takes the bar, unable to say anything better than a shocked "What?" Immediately, the camera comes in for a close upon him and the bar, when this man begins to tremble with power. Staring down the bar, he confirms with a newly found force that "Oh yeah, I feel great!""

Sample of Sources Used:

• http://www.ebaumsworld.com/nutrigrainad.html

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