Wednesday, October 20, 2010

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Unified Analysis

Topic: Why are humans so fascinated with understanding the universe?

Purpose: To give insight and possibly trigger deep thought of audience regarding human nature and the universe

Strategy: Narration, Description, Exemplification, Definition, Analysis of Cause and Effect, Process Analysis

Title: "Why we try to understand the universe"

Outline:

I. Introduction

Question: "Why do we, humans, spend enormous amounts of resources; time, money, etc; to try and grasp the true meaning of our existence in the universe?"

II. Heading One

Answer One: Because no amount of anything will ever quench our thirst, our need, our innate desire for knowledge.

A. supporting idea

Humans are naturally curious

B. supporting idea

Humans need knowledge to survive

III. Heading Two

Answer 2: Because earth won't last forever. We're searching for hope.

A. supporting idea

Humans are living on the only reachable (at this time) planet that is capable of supporting intelligent life. (Perfect Storm/Clockwork statement)

B. supporting idea

There are other potentially habitable planets out there. They're just out of our reach. We need advancement.

IV. Closing/Conclusion

Humans (we) try to understand the universe to find out why we exist. This question might never be answered but we will never stop to try and find the answer, but in the meantime we have to, well, continue existing.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - INFOMERCIAL

Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning - Commercial (1990s)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsEQEPUJP8M

1. Attention

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

2. Need


a. Drama shows uncomfortable high temperature environment due to lack of air-conditioning
- Familiar to anyone who has experienced high temperatures

b. Limited opportunity to benefit from bargain air-conditioning offer--0% finance charge up to August, offer ends May 31 (1990)
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered

3. Satisfy


a. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

b. Free home estimate of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning offered as invitation
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered


4. Visualization

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

b. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on

c. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

5. Action
a. Narrator instructs viewers to call 1-800-382-9400 to avail of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning
-The viewers should satisfy their need for comfort by calling the number and availing of the product