Freshmen: Today we finished viewing Spellbound and analyzing the filmmaker's use of the various rhetorical devices we will study from here on out. Please post a comment that's a paragraph or so where you explain how a rhetorical device or two were used. Please read students' responses, and feel free to comment on what they've said, while at the same time adding insights others have not. Read for 20 minutes and bring Speak to class tomorrow. The Freshmen Honors meeting has been postponed to 11/12. The other dates for this semester are going to have to be adjusted as well.
Sophomores: Today we focused on how to cite from a text, learning about both in-text and blocked citations. Review the reading schedule for the next period's due date. Keep working on your film essay as well.
CNF: Today we concluded our analysis of the data from our cheating survey. We also began Chapter 1 from Freakonomics.
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Compare and contrast was one rhetorical device that was used multiple times within the movie Spellbound. For example, when the filmmaker showed us how little Harry practiced spelling compared to the other spellers, we saw how different people viewed the competition differently. Another way this rhetorical device was shown was when we got to see Emily's attitude toward spelling compared to the other spellers. Emily was in spelling bees because she wanted to be good at something, she didn't particularly enjoy spelling itself. Compare and contrast is a good way to show differences and allow people to better understand the subject you're trying to get across.
-Ellie H.
Period 5
One rhetorical device the filmmaker of the documentary Spellbound used a numerous amount of times was cause and effect. For example, when April's mom said seeing her daughter spell big words successfully made her want to go back to school, the filmmaker showed April's mom being affected by her daughter's success with spelling. Because of April's ability to spell words her mom didn't know, April's mom wanted to go back to school and learn more words. Another rhetorical device used throughout the documentary was division and classification. For example, the author shows the spellers being from different races and economic classes. The economic classes Ashley and Neil come from are a great example of the economic differences the filmmaker was trying to portray. Ashley comes from the poorer part of D.C., and Neil is from the wealthier part of California, in San Clemente. The filmmaker shows that spellers come from different backgrounds;they aren't all rich. Also, the spellers were of different races ranging from Nupur who is Indian to April who is Caucasian. Division and classification was a great way the filmmaker could connect to his/her audience and broaden their ideas of spelling bee participants.
-Aluwet W. Deng
Period 5
One rhetorical device that was used in the short movie, "Spellbound", was cause and effect. The filmmaker efficiently showed how much each child studied leading up to the competition, and whether or not the child studied enough to create a positive outcome. Another rhetorical device that was used frequently was compare and contrast. The filmmaker compared each child by showing their dedication and hard work that each child showed leading up to the competition. The filmmaker contrasted each child by showing how different each child was from one another, although they all were dedicated to spelling.
- Zachary S.
Period 5
Ellie, I agree that compare and contrast is a good way to show differences. The filmmaker shows each speller preparing differently for the spelling bees such as Neil being tutored and trained by a spelling tutor. The filmmaker also shows the audience that spelling is not practiced in one precise way, but it can be practiced in many ways. Compare and contrast is not just only a way to show differences, but it is a way to touch on all different sides of a topic one is trying to explain.
-Aluwet D.
Period 5
During the documentary, I noted several rhetorical devices that were used, but there were a few that strongly stood out to me. The first one I though was interesting, is that each child interviewed, had a different view on what the spelling bee truly was. Some saw it as a competition, but others saw it as a time to met new people, or a goal they had set for them self. I honestly believe part of the film was the most interesting aspect of the film.
My second device I found was the compare and contrast, and how the Spelling Bee continues endlessly, and how motivated the kids are. One of the kids that was interview, was from New Jersey, and really never participated in a spelling bee before; even having his mom (accidentally) forget about his school spelling bee. It goes to show that after a few wins at spelling bees and a positive attitude, he made it to the National Spelling Bee.
I really enjoyed this film, and it inspired me to set goals for my self, and set positive energy towards the things I am passionate about.
-Mason M.
Period 05
Narration was used very often in Spellbound, probably because they needed to show every speller had a different background or story. From the first speller, whose parents worked on a farm and knew no English, to the very spelling bee orientated family. Narration popped up everywhere. And narration is a big part of an essay too, which is what Spellbound is like.
-Tommy Kelly
Period 5
The retorical device that stuck out to me the most was narration. The documentary itself tells a story, with different sub- stories within. For example, Neil talks about his training with his father for the second national spelling bee that he has been in.
-Hugh M.
Period 5
Division and classification was used not a lot of times but I would like to say at least a handful of times during the film Spellbound. For instance we saw how multiple kids studied for the spelling bee and that helped them out categorizing them as a little less then winners but more than losers. A different rhetorical device that was shown throughout this film was Example or Illustration. They used this a few times in this film such as when one contestant of the spelling bee got a wrong or answer or made a mistake the other contestants didn't say "Yes he or she's out" they said hey nice job and gave them a hug because they wanted to them to feel better. This showed more than just common courtesy it showed that even outside your family, outside your comfort zone there is a loving community of people just waiting for you, you just need to find it.
-Tom R.
Period 5
During Spellbound, from what I observed, the most used rhetorical device was Narration. The reason for Narration being used so frequently is because there were many different stories to tell from all of the many competitors and families. One place where narration stood out the most was when the story was told about Angela's family, who even though they spoke no English, she still was a competitor in the Nation Spelling Bee.
-Marcus C
Period 5
The one rhetorical device that really stood out to me was the compare and contrast. There were many examples of this devise throughout the movie Spellbound. The movie showed all of the different ways the spellers learned and processed their studying, and especially how they preformed! When the movie took you through each speller and their parent - the determination and goals were way different from each other, and that was very interesting to see! Every single speller was different and it really showed when they preformed in the spelling bee!
There was a lot of compare and contrast in the short movie Spellbound. I, like Ellie, also noticed the way that each speller was different. They had different perspectives and attitudes. Another device that was used and shown was cause and effect. It was interesting seeing how each child studied and how different events had such an impact on the end results.
Myranda A.
Period 5
Marren S
period 5
Compare and Contrast and Division and Classification were two commonly used rhetorical devices in the documentary Spellbound. Neil's sister compares and contrasts her brother to the stereotypical "nerd": thick glasses, super smart, and antisocial. Even though Neil spends hours studying words, she describes how he has many friends and is athletic as well. Also, like Lula and Ellie said, the different spelling studying techniques were constantly compared in the film. Division and Classification was used by differences in how the spellers view success. Although all wanted to win, many were content at the level they made it to, even though they were eliminated. After his elimination, Neil said he was happy that he was able to continue past his initial goals and advance farther than expected. Both these devices made the documentary's information and story easier to convey.
-Will R.
Period 5
One rhetorical device that was used through out the film "Spellbound" was example or illustration. One example of this was when Angela's parents crossed the border to the United States for a better future for their children. Example and illustration is a good way to tell a story and engage the reader. Another rhetorical device that was used was the thesis, which was "If you put your whole mind into it and work hard, it doesn't matter if you lose because you tried and put all your efforts into it." Going back to the thesis is a good way to get your point across effectively.
Definition was a rhetorical device that was used very often. some examples would be how the kids in the spelling bee looked, another could be that indian kids have good work ethics. In spellbound they also used narration a lot. they told the story of Angle's dad coming to america, and they also used these stories to tell other contestants backgrounds.
-Abi G.
Period 5
A rhetorical device that was used many times throughout the movie Spellbound was cause and effect. For example, Neil had a lot of pressure put on him by his family and his responsibilities. His study strategies that his father had him do were very strict. Neil's father made a deal that if Neil won the spelling bee, he would provide food for many people in India. Neil had his regular stress from just being in the spelling bee, and then on top of that, was also the gateway for hungry people receiving food.
I also agree with Lula, division and classification was powerful in this movie because it allowed people from different races and economic ranks to connect. It was a great way for the audience to know that the contestants in the spelling bee can be anyone, no matter what you look like or how wealthy you are.
Compare and contrast was a device that was used quite often in the movie. I think this device help readers understand the film better because they could better understand the contestants' attitude and behavior. For example, when Neil's sister compared him to a stereotypical 'nerd', you know with the thick glass, very intelligent, and doesn't have a lot of friends. But in fact she also states that he does have friends and he play sports. I think his sister is telling the viewers this so they can realize where he is coming from. Another example is the different styles or types of studying techniques. Throughout the movie you experience that many different studying habits that the contestants have. For example, Neil is a very verbal studier and often has his father quiz him on difficult words. But April tends to write down almost everything that she is studying. She takes her dictionary and a notebook and copies down almost every word she finds difficult. The film captures these different habits because it wants to show difference between the children and variety so the viewers will remain interested.
-Anna L.
Period 5
One rhetorical devise that was used a lot was definition. Everyone had different definitions of what it exactly meant to win. Most were proud of how far they made it, instead of being disappointed in how close they got without taking the title.
Another rhetorical devise used was division and classification. People have stereotypes against the kids who go to the National Spelling Bee as being nerds. But like Anna said, Neil played sports and went out with friends a lot. Only one of the spellers in the movie actually liked to stay home and study instead of going out.
-Isabella B.
Period 5
One of the rhetorical devices used will be in narration. It tells how kids in the spelling bee contest have different way of spelling and studying the words such as Neal who seemed to spell words the way he studied.
Another rhetorical device would be cause and effect which shows that we study in different ways and it determines how successful we are during a test or contest.
-Ify Anosike
Period 5
Throughout the film "Spellbound" the directors successfully used many rhetorical devices. Two that stood out the most were cause and effect, and the use of narration. The entire film was a sort of narration, telling the story of all the kid's journey to the National Spelling Bee. For example, they interviewed Nepur and her parents about how she won her school Spelling Bee, Then they showed her journey through the national bee and how she eventually won. Cause and effect are also prominent in the film. One example is how a speller Georgie was home schooled. This allows him to have more time to study words, and he is therefore better. Another example of cause and effect is that Nepur's parents are from India. Because of this they had a good work ethic, and instilled it in her. Those are some examples of the many devices used in this film.
One rhetorical device that was used many times throughout the entire film was narration. The kids told the stories of their previous spelling bees, how they studied their words, and how they came to participate in spelling bees. another device used a lot in the film was compare and contrast. This was used to distinguish between each kids' study method and past experiences at spelling bees.
One rhetorical device that was used many times throughout the entire film was narration. The kids told the stories of their previous spelling bees, how they studied their words, and how they came to participate in spelling bees. another device used a lot in the film was compare and contrast. This was used to distinguish between each kids' study method and past experiences at spelling bees.
in the documentary, they used many different rhetorical devices such as compare and contrast and defintion. One that stuck out to me was when one of the parents compared the spelling bee to child labor because of how much effort and work they have to put in. Another was when one of the past winners described going from a regular kid to a media sensation when you win the bee. This is a great example cause and effect. Many others were used throughout the film, but these two, I feel, were especially strong and noticeable.
-Jack Boomer
Per. 5
One of the more common rhetorical devices used was the definition. There was many instances when this device was use. For example the non-stereotypical kids in the Spelling Bee. Also the good work ethic people recognized or expected from Indians. Another device that was commonly used was the compare and contrast examples. When the film maker showed us how little the boy, Harry studied and worked versus some of the other contestants such as April who worked and studied very hard.
-Skylar Lister
Period 5
Freshman
One rhetorical device i witnessed most was cause and effect. In this short movie "Spellbound" it showed how much every person studied for the competition. Many put the time and effort into studying the words and a couple didn't as much. If the person/child put a lot of effort into it, they will most likely have a good outcome, but if they didn't, they would soon find out the bad outcome at the competition. The film maker showed each persons dedication and compared them to others in the competition. The parents had a lot to do with the preparation also, because they were the ones who put the time into helping their child study and memorize what they needed to. Each child was different from one another in some way or another. The film maker again did a good job showing how different each child was getting ready for the competition. I really liked this film and it made me think of how i could strive to set great goals for myself.
-Albert S.
Period 5
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