TOW #10: Article: Myth or Fact: Celery Has Negative Calories

Myth of Fact: Celery Has Negative Calories
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Many people believe that celery has "negative calories", meaning that, eating celery will burn calories. The truth is, is that celery is about equivalent to water. Although water, when cold, can work better for the human body because bringing cold water up to our body temperature takes energy. Celery can be considered as  "negative calories" because the human body cannot process any of the plant calories it actually does contain. Whenever a human eats celery, it passes through their digestive system without being processed. A stalk of celery may total to around 6 calories, and our body uses around 6 calories of energy to digest, therefore the resulting in celery being considered as a "negative calorie" food. The author of this article, achieves their purpose with the use of similes and facts. The author compares eating celery to sleeping, which proves to the audience the truth about celery. "Eating celery all day long would make about as much difference as sleeping all day would." By comparing the two, a reader can realize the impact celery may actually have on their body. Although celery is considered a negative calorie food, it still would take a very long time to have a direct effect on the human body. Clearly this simile is backed up by facts, which the author also uses to reveal the truth about celery. People who want to eat celery to lose weight often end up gaining weight because eating so little calories can end up having a negative effect on the human body. "Most scientific studies have shown that restrictive calorie diets can cause more weight gain in the long term through period of yo-yo dieting; those who instead eat sensibly without restricting calories gain less weight over time." Also, in the beginning of the article, the author tells the audience as to why the human body does not process any calories when eating celery. Through facts, the author displays to the audience (people trying to lose weight, dietitians) the truth about celery. As a curious reader myself, I think the author achieved their purpose. I was always curious about this, and maybe found my answer.

IRB Intro Post: Marking Period 2

This marking period, (mp 2) I will be reading 127 Hours: Between A Rock and a Hard Place written is about Aron Ralston, a hiker, (also the author), found himself stuck, his right arm pinned to a canyon wall by an eight-hundred-pound boulder. For several days, he has a scarce amount of food, water, and warmth. But somehow, he manages to survive. I chose this book because my dad recommended it to me, and it seems like it is going to be really good. From this book, I think I'll gain a whole new appreciation for the moments I live, while also learning to never give up, just like Aron Ralston.

TOW #9: Visualization: M&M Commercial

   This commercial was one of the most popular during the super bowl one year. The audience loved it, and it gave everyone a laugh. It was the commercial most people talked about afterwards, which basically means that it's purpose was achieved. M&m was advertising their newest m&m, the brown covered one. By appealing to pathos, the commercial uses humor to create it's purpose of advertising the uniqueness of the m&m. As seen in the commercial, it begins with a sophisticated female M&M who is laughed at by two humans because they think she's naked from her brown chocolate shell. Following that, she says "only a fool would actually think I would show up naked…" immediately after she says that, a red m&m comes in dancing and rips his red shell off so he's also naked. To add to the humor, the song Sexy and I Know It is playing while the male m&m is dancing. Also, because m&m is so well known, it helps the commercial display its credibility. M&m has the most variety out of any other chocolate brand. Peanut butter, peanut, pretzel, almond joy, and they continue to make more. Majority of people love m&ms which made them watch the commercial and helped the commercial achieve it's purpose . The advertisement had a large audience when it was aired. Football fans, families, kids, and more.  The m&m company keeps the audience engaged and achieves their purpose. I don't think it would have been known as one of the most popular commercials during the Super Bowl if it weren't for the humor. t as part of the audience believe the m&m did achieve it's purpose. In conclusion, m&m achieved it's purpose and displayed the uniqueness of m&m while also introducing the new color that wasn't ordinary.

TOW #8: IRB: A Memoir of Hope Solo with Ann Killion: Chapter 2-End

Throughout the book, Hope Solo has several different purposes. For instance, in the beginning chapters, her purpose was to describe and introduce her family and lifestyle to her audience. Obviously, then, as the book goes on and the reader is informed about the people and aspects of the book, the purpose changes. Hope Solo's main purpose throughout the book is to prove to young athletes and people with goals, that they can achieve what they work for and overcome certain hardships and obstacles that seem to be standing in their way. Hope used anecdotes throughout the whole entire book to exemplify her experiences and life story to achieve her purpose. She tells stories about her father, who had a great impact on her life. She also includes many examples of lessons she's learned throughout her life that have carved the person she is today. For example, when her team lost a big game, her teammate, Bri was in net, and out of anger Hope told the reporter that she could have made the saves Bri made. By doing that, she violated team rules and insulted both her coaches and teammates. She eventually learned from her mistake, even if it took a long, miserable time. Leading into her soccer career, Hope shares her accomplishments, her disappointments, and her setbacks.  By using anecdotes, Hope also appeals to the reader's emotions. Her memoir takes the reader through her roller coaster of a life, including her Dad, the media, friends, high school, and last but surely not least, soccer. The exciting road to the World Cup Finals in 1999, and the heart breaking loss to Japan. Through her detail throughout each anecdote, the audience can really feel the suspense of certain moments, the excitement of others, as well as the heartbreak. As a reader and an athlete, I believe Hope achieved her purpose. This book is an inspirational story of the best goal keeper in the world. Hope Solo, and she proves to young athletes that they can achieve what they work for and overcome certain hardships and obstacles.