Krissy Cross AP Language Teenage Suicide

Background Information  This is an advertisement of teenagers at risk of committing suicide.  Types of teens who are at higher risk of committing suicide: already made an attempt, relationship problems with family/friends, depressed teens (lost interest in daily activities, negativity towards him/herself, sudden change in weight/sleeping pattern), overusing alcohol and drugs, sexually abused teens, etc.

What is the main subject of this ad?

 The main subject is conveying how often suicide occurs.

What does the time difference symbolize?

 The man on the left killed himself. The female on the right is someone who had just found out about his death. She is left grieving and upset over the death of the loved one.

What is the focal point of the ad?

 The persons eyes. You can see the hopelessness and sadness in their eyes.

Why does the picture only show half of their face?

 It only shows half of their face because it makes the viewer focus in on the emotions in the eyes. If their faces where fully shown then the viewer would have more trouble seeing the emotion.

Who do you think the people in the picture are?

 I believe that the man on the right is the one who committed suicide. And that the woman on the left is someone who loved/cared about him, for example, a significant other or a family member.

Who is the intended audience?

 The audience is anyone who sees this ad. Almost everyone can relate because they have known or known of someone who committed suicide.

What is the ethological appeal?

Ethos – Ethical Appeal  Everyone knows suicide happens, but people don’t realize how often is occurs.

What is the logical appeal?

Logos – Logical Appeal  Whether we like it or not, suicide is part of our daily lives. It is logical to understand suicide affects more than just the person who commits suicide.

What is the pathological appeal?

Pathos – Emotional Appeal  Suicide is a big deal and almost everyone can connect with it because it has affected their lives in some way. A lot of people have lost friends and/or family members due to suicide.

Works Cited  Teen suicide. Family Matters. 20 Aug Web. 5 Nov