A.
1. Subject: There’s no prerequisite for an inspirational quote besides being short and displayed on some type of background
POS: This means the content doesn’t have to have real substantial value it just needs to be relatable.
2. Subject: Posters’ intentions for posting are not known (popularity vs. trying to help others)
POS: Although the purpose is unknown the quotes still have an effect.
3. Subject: Readers’ intentions for reading the quotes are unknown (motivation vs. cynical)
POS: Depending on their intention and attitude towards the quotes, the effect changes.
4. Subject:The quotes are mostly in 2nd person (ex: “you may feel alone…” and “your life…”)
POS: This shows the poster is trying to build a connection with the reader and regardless of poster’s purpose, he/she knows they must do so in order to be successful.
5. Subject: The poster’s circumstances are not known
POS: Posters may actually post/write these quotes as a way to help themselves.
6. Subject: Relatability is circumstantial
POS: Readers can only relate to quotes if they have either lived through or are experiencing similar situations.
B. What do these have in common?- thesis/argument- Main Subject/POS
The effectiveness of inspirational quotes does not depend on the poster’s intention, but it does rely on the reader’s circumstance.
C. Can you make it into a question?
Does the effectiveness of inspirational quotes depend on the poster’s intention, the reader’s circumstance, or both?