ANALYZING VISUAL TEXTS An Introduction to Visual Arguments.
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ANALYZING VISUAL TEXTS
An Introduction to Visual Arguments
WHAT IS A VISUAL ARGUMENT?A visual text that presents arguments.
COMMON TYPES OF VISUAL ARGUMENTS Advertisement Political cartoon Photograph Bumper sticker Blog Fine art
TOOLS TO ANALYZE ANY ARGUMENT (WRITTEN OR VISUAL)
Identify the claims Analyze the way evidence is used Think critically about the
writer’s/artist's assumptions Examing how the piece is
structured Consider appeals
ANALYZING VISUAL TEXTS Look carefully Take note of every detail Draw conclusions
CHECKLIST TO ANALYZE VISUAL TEXTS (SEE HANDOUT FOR DESCRIPTIONS)
1.Background2.Subject3.First Impression4.Visual Elements5.Claim