Inspired in part by Sharan Daniel's "Integrating Rhetoric and Journalism to Realize Publics" from Rhetoric and Public Affairs, this blog provides a space for students to explore rhetoric in their everyday lives.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The Scam of Fit Tea
If you follow any famous Instagram models, you are bound to see them create a post endorsing Fit Tea. It's a tea that is supposed to "speed up your metabolism, boost your energy, and help you with your weight loss." Recently, many people have realized that this tea is harmful to your health, instead of being a safe alternative, because it is an appetite suppressant and a laxative. Then how are Instagram models getting people to buy it? They may not realize it, but they are utilizing ethos and pathos to get people to order the Fit Tea. These models say that they use the tea, which in turn makes a consumer believe that they will get fit if they use the tea. [1 image, 1 link, 1 quote, and 130 words]
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