Blog Analysis

I chose to analyze the blog entitled "Cari." It is a very simply designed blog, with not too many things to catch the eye. This could have been done in order to draw the attention of the viewer further to the content of the posts instead of leaving them looking at images. Cari uses a white background which gives off a slightly professional tone. Although, she changes the color of the text with each post which asserts her individuality and creativity. Overall, this blog seems to show readers that the author is a cheery and creative writer while keeping a professional attitude towards her posts.

Mother Tongue

In Mother Tongue, by Amy Tan, the author talks in detail about one of the aspects of the rhetorical triangle. Through her years as a writer and as the daughter of someone who didn’t speak English very well, she learned that she uses different types of English depending on the audience. When one is writing anything you have to think about who it’s being written for because you don’t speak the same way to every person. In Tan’s case, she speaks very differently depending on if she is talking to her mother or if she’s talking to a group of students. Part of the rhetorical triangle is analyzing who you’re writing to and Tan decided she was going to write everything as if it was meant for her mother. She learned that the English she speaks with her mom is one that is full of imagery and vivid observation. I think she decided to write in this way because she recognized that the way she talks to her mother works well as a captivating writing style, one that can draw the reader in with its simple tone and rich imagery. Reading this has taught me the importance of realizing what “English” you use and writing in a style that achieves the purpose of your writing while keeping your reader interested.

What is a blog?

A blog is a very versatile use of a website. It can be anything from something to promote a company or band to a personal journal. I think a blog is a place where people can share their ideas and experiences with people who get entertainment and knowledge from them. It also creates an online community where people can get relevant feedback from others. I think that blogs are already close to what they should be but they have a little way to go. They could be used for things other than personal discussion. They could not only be used in companies for workers but with experts across entire fields that could be kept up with each other and the new advances in the field instantly through blogs. Additionally, government and nonprofit organizations could have their own blogs which update the public immediately of any relevant happenings, tips, or links to relevant sites. Blogs are definitely becoming more popular every day and they will soon become a very common and play a more important role than they used to. This is going to be a good thing because it will make the exchange of personal ideas happen faster and come from a larger variety of people.