Classification and Division- An expanded view

     Introduction to Classification and Division

Classification

     Classification and division should be renamed Classification!- The Big Picture, and Division!-The Details. When used in rhetoric the term Classification and division is an organizational tool for composing articles, essays and research papers. While this method is can be seen in most rhetorical works it is easily identified in research papers when compare and contrast is being utilized.Often times, one can easily distinguish the classifications in a paper by the bold, center justified headings. This is an organizational tool to present the big picture ideas of the next section that the author wishes to discuss.
Division 
     Divisions are sub-components of classifications. Where Classification gives the audience the topic of the next segment of the paper, Division lets the reader know when each point is being discussed. This is a rhetorical tool used to clarify and separate different points pertaining to the topic being discussed. Divisions in this case are bold, left justified.

Conclusion

    

     Classification and division is a tool to organize rhetoric. Authors typically do this with, or without, the obvious clues. This tool gives names to the process that most stories follow any way, introduction, body with supporting examples, conclusion. Classification and division getting the details about the big picture.

What are the three income types?

      My essay is about the Occupy Wall Street Movement and why they are justified in their anger. The frustration is born out of unjust benefits to the wealthy at the expense of the other classes. The banking collapse of 2008 was just the end of a long line of abuses by those who control the money. The tipping point for the protesters was the fact that not one CEO or executive has been prosecuted for this collapse which was clearly created by their greed. While average Americans are loosing their homes and are unemployed, these fat cats are getting record bonuses. Important to this article is the discussion of the three income types. They are labor or wage income, business income, and capital income.
      Labor income is the wages that each of us make by going to work. We are exchanging our time and skill for monetary remuneration. This is the most common type because 99% of American workers are in this category.This income is subject to both the income tax and the payroll tax. Meaning we pay both income tax and social security/medicare taxes. Social security and medicare taxes equals 15% (7.5% paid by you and 7.5% paid by your employer) of your wages in addition to your income tax bracket percentage.
     Second is business income. This income is represented by the small business. This represents the profit of contractors, shop owners, daycare owners, beauty salon owners, etc. The idea being that the  money is often used to reinvest in there own companies to purchase new equipment, hire more workers, increase production.This income can fall into either labor or capital depending on amounts of income and corporate structure.
     The third type of income is called capital income. This income is generated from investment returns, property, dividends and hedge fund managerial fees. These are the fees we pay to have someone run our 401k funds. Their income for running our retirement is not counted as wage income and therefore they pay only up to 15%  in taxes on this income. This type of income is what the 1% of top earning Americans have. The Americans in this 1% earn 80% of their income through capitol. Meaning they are taxed only up to 15%. We pay 15% in payroll tax AND income tax.

Difinitions-Defining the discussion and Star Wars

     Can you imagine trying to explain the "force" to someone who has never seen Star Wars? The discussion of definitions and getting my audience on my same page made me think of the conversation Ben, Luke and Solo had on the Millennium Falcon after they escaped Tattooine. Solo quipped, "Hokey religions and superstitions are no match for a blaster." Obviously Solo was not on the same page as Luke and Ben. Ben told Luke that, "The force is everywhere in everything, That it moves through you and in you." Later I learned that the force comes from stupid little infections called midichlorians! Now if you have been following my blogs I have referenced Star Wars many times and you probably have some knowledge of the story and the characters. If you haven't got a clue what I am talking about go back and read my previous blogs. You will then be on the same page as I am.
     Definitions allow the author to frame the argument. The same thing happens when I give the background info, or set-up a story. I bring the audience up to speed so that they can participate in the discussion. My Definitions Essay is about the Occupy Movement and the criminal bastards on Wall Street and their evil cohorts in high government office. See I just defined my essay to you. Now you know what side of the debate I am on and you can guess which way my views go. I have pasted the link to my story and the first paragraph of my essay below.Definitions define the discussion.

Tackling Income Inequality
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/18/tackling-income-inequality/?pagemode=print

     The Occupy Wall street movement stems from an idea. The idea being that the economic/ political system is broken. The system is supposed to be just and it is not. The old saying “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer,” has never been more evident than it is today. The protesters may not have any new ideas on how or what to change. They are frustrated Americans giving voice to the feeling most Americans share. The feeling that this system is skewed to the business and political elite and that they are making laws and rules to benefit themselves at the expense of the worker.
Economix - Explaining the Science of Everyday Life
November 18, 2011, 6:00 am
Tackling Income Inequality
By LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON

Subject Specific Rhetorical Terms= Lingo, Terminology, Jargon, (insert occupation here)speak

      I have heard terms and phrase such as, Army Jargon, I don't speak the lingo, Medical terminology and, Lawyer speak my entire life.   This is the language that is used by certain groups and/or communities, that may not be understood outside their respective circles. This is the language of the audience. As a Essayist In Training or EIT, it is important that I communicate written ideas in the language of the audience I am trying to reach. I could use many military terms that civilians would not  understand and, further still, specific terminology that is only used in some military communities that is not used by others. It would be similar to writing an essay in English to give to a Spanish speaker or writing an anthropological art essay that is 26 pages long and expect my students to understand the concepts, let alone be entertained.   There you go, "broken down Barney style." Army Jargon.
     Persuasive themes move peoples emotions by way of nationalistic themes. I see the Flag and I feel patriotic. I see the Towers and I get defensive.  I see a one dollar bill and am reminded of how great of a man George Washington was. Last, but not least, I see a Donkey and an Elephant and, I think worthless!
     The Army uses master narratives. It is a very tight knit group that glorifies battle, camaraderie, heroes, honor, tradition, etc., etc., ad nausea. Master narratives are used to appeal to communities, groups, regions that share common dreams and hopes. Seagulls meaning to Mormons is something completely different than seagulls mean to west coast people.
     Content and Technical Signatures. This is a term for production quality. I can write the best novel ever written in crayons on cardboard and, chances are slim that it or I would ever be taken seriously. I could write garbage and have a Nobel prize author endorse it and people would take it as the next greatest thing. This is why you will never see Rolex watches advertised in a comic book. Wrong audience.
     Bang for the buck. Audience resonance and effects. Did the message reach the intended audience AND what is the likely hood, or to what degree will the audience act because of the message.
     I missed the fifth term discussed in class. Check back later
    
  

Compare and Contrast- describing simmilarities and differences

     Compare and contrast in visual rhetoric consists if two ideas, Side by Side comparison and Point by Point comparison. These formats have several advantages and disadvantages. I will try to illustrate the differences between the two ideas by using side by side format.
     Side by side format allows the author to explain and illustrate the entire subject. He can explain the whole visual in its entirety. This method allows for a good flow for the reader. It allows the reader to gain a well rounded image of the picture, and keeps the reader focused on one image at a time, thus, eliminating confusion from going back and forth.
     Subject by subject or point to point is a format that is especially beneficial to illustrate differences or similarities in debate or refute type comparisons. It is literally an item by item comparison. This can cause the audience to feel like they are being moved back and forth. It can also feel like the essay is not connected or that it has a choppy flow to it.