Rhetorical Analysis of Trash

Observations:

• Simple statement
• Audience is everyone
• Environmental
• Seems to be effective
• The box is full of trash

Inferences:

• Trash is very prevalent
• Litter is a problem in today's society
• The box is making a relatively large impact on litter

The picture of the "Reduce Litter" box is an image that captures the truth about the problem of littering and the overflow of trash in today's society. Pathos and logos are seen in this image; however, ethos cannot be found. Pathos and logos are both captured in the same aspect of the image. The fact that the box is overflowing with trash shows the quantity of trash throughout the area, and that fact shows many people that litter is a relatively large problem.