Visual rhetoric is a very powerful tool. From the way we portray our lives on Facebook, to the way we act around people we are providing information. The things we spend time doing, or improving give insight to others on what we find important. Getting ready in the mornings is often dreaded, and while spending too much time in front of a mirror can be vain, it is important to represent yourself well, as the way you take care of yourself sends a message to those surrounding you whether it be potential employers, colleagues, or professors.
It is also important to understand how we are affected by visual rhetoric. We are bombarded with media, Facebook posts, advertisements, all of which can have a negative impact. If we feel that we are "less cool" or become discouraged with tactics used by public information companies we are becoming victim to their methods, and are often worse off. The most common example is that associated with young girls and beauty ads and young boys and superheros or sports champions. If they are never told that this is not the expectation, and that they are loved under every circumstance, proper self-development can be interrupted.
Visual rhetoric is a very powerful tool, and we must use it ethically, while recognizing that not everyone does.
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