Rhetorical Elements in Visuals
A picture is worth a thousand words, and possibly more. This statement has value because of the use of visual elements such as color, text, and framing, as well as the rhetorical elements of ethos, pathos, and logos. Three pictures that express these elements were taken at the Women’s March this year as well as last year. These pictures are still relevant today because women in America fight for their rights and the opportunity to be given respect as seen in the trending hashtags, #MeToo and #TimesUp. The audience for all three pictures are women of all ages, religions, and races as well as any man who wants to listen to the opinions of these women who fight for their rights. The use of various visual and rhetorical elements in these three photographs adds strength to the argument that women’s voices deserve to be heard. Image one: A young girl participating in this year’s Women’s March in New York City on January 20, 2018 with a sign that reads, “Future President #Girls