The Outsiders Rhetorical Analysis

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It is undeniable that the most unrealistic photos and objective products are published in magazines, billboards, commercials, and newspapers, among many others. Even if one considers herself well-informed, it’s alarming to see photos of celebrities and models that are being manipulated and along with them, our minds and standards. “We don't just come forward with what we want to sell, we engage you with things that you want.” (The Persuaders ) Marketing is a billion dollar industry, it didn't get that way if it wasn’t effective. “Once you're in the game, you can't stop, if for no other reason than the competition will eat you alive.” (The Persuaders ) This line proves that advertisements would always be there, that’s how advertisers make money, that’s how they sell. …show more content…
They would always be around. Advertising companies are experts on playing around with people's insecurity to get them to purchase a product. They do not care about how anyone looks; their aim is to persuade people into purchasing their products by showing them attractive and beautiful images. So that when you purchase that product, when you wear it, you can feel closer to the idea of perfection, therefore you feel better about yourself. These advertisements are pressuring people, making them conscious about themselves, pushing them to struggle on trying to please everyone because they want to be perfect. That's what the real power of advertising is: make you dream, for even just few seconds. This pattern has become

The Outsiders Rhetorical Analysis

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