Effective Communication: Argumentation, Exposition, and Opinion
Communicative Aspects of Argumentation
Argumentation can be bilateral or unilateral. The issuer may be an individual, a function of their office, or a group. The recipient can be an individual or a collective. The intention of an argument is to persuade or influence the recipient’s behavior, thus the predominant function of language is appellative, accompanied by the referential and often the emotional.
Structure of Argumentation
Speech is divided into: Introduction (presents the topic, may include
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TV Transmission and Evolution
TV: Distance transmission of image and sound via electromagnetic waves (cable). In late 1920s, it started in English/USA. Regular TV programming differs across countries. Post-WWII (1939-45), it was showcased at the Caralunya Fair Exhibits in June 1948. 1956 saw the launch of TVE. Color TV emerged in the 50s, reaching Spain in the 80s. Satellite transmission began in 1962.
TV: As a unidirectional medium, it offers passive spectatorship with limited interaction.
Types of
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The Renaissance in Italy
The Renaissance emerged in 15th-century Italy, while the rest of Europe continued in the Gothic style. Several factors contributed to this: the persistence of classical tradition, patronage from numerous princely courts, and a wealthy, ambitious bourgeoisie.
Key centers of the Italian Renaissance included Florence, Naples, Rome, Venice, Umbria, Padua, and Ferrara.
Features of Architecture
A new worldview materialized in urban planning. While Gothic cities grew organically, Renaissance
Read MoreSpanish Sociopolitical and Artistic Scene: 1868-1936
Sociopolitical Instability (1868-1936)
Spain experienced a turbulent sociopolitical period marked by instability. Following the six-year revolutionary period (1868-1876), the Bourbon Restoration brought Alfonso XII and later Alfonso XIII to the throne. The stability of Alfonso XII’s reign contrasted sharply with his successor’s, which was plagued by riots in 1923, leading to Primo de Rivera’s resignation in 1930. The Second Republic was established in 1931, but the European crisis facilitated the
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Analysis of Michelangelo’s David
Analysis Material
The sculpture, carved from a single block of marble, presents significant technical challenges due to its large size and material. The inherent strength of the marble avoids the need for additional support or reinforcement.
Formal Analysis
The work adheres to classical sculptural principles, evident in the articulation of joints, the contrapposto pose, and the Praxitelean S-curve. However, the formal idealism is nuanced by the deeply carved hair, creating
Read MoreThe Brookvale Art Heist: Teen Trio Cracks the Case
The Midnight Heist
The Stolen Painting
Maya, Alex, and Ethan were in Brookvale’s city square when news broke: The Twilight Portrait was stolen from the City Art Museum. Shocked, they discussed the theft.
The Mysterious Man
A man in a black coat, carrying a large, canvas-shaped bag, hurried past, disappearing into an alley. The trio decided to follow.
The Trail of Clues
They found crumpled museum brochures leading to an old warehouse. Maya called the police while Alex and Ethan peeked through a dusty
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