Presentación numero uno

First of all I liked doing this project. Seeing all the presentations today was really cool. Most of the images that people chose were just ordinary pictures, but they sent either an explicit or implicit rhetorical strategy. Kendal's presentation was really good. I liked her pictures about West Clay. Even though I personally think West Clay is really cute, I can understand how people can perceive it as creepy because of it's pleasantville/stepford wives feel to it. But besides the fact, West Clay is full of rhetorical strategies. It really targets a specific audience. For starters the houses in the neighborhood are obviously really expensive. Everything is neat, put together, and trim. And I think that's the kind of people they want in their neighborhood; people who can afford their houses as well as keep up the clean cut image of their community. That's the other important factor to the rhetorical strategies West Clay uses. They emphasize a strong sense of community. The houses are really close together and the shops are within walking distance. The neighborhood makes it seem like it's really safe for your kids to roam without having to worry about them. The type of shops that are in the neighborhood are important as well. There's a spa, some nice restaurants, even a place to exercise. There also used to be a grocery store, so that families wouldn't have to go far to get groceries. Probably helps save gas as well. Most of the other presentations today were great as well!