What I responded to most in chapter 14 was the part about visual arguments based on character. The section started by comparing two papers, one written on a looseleaf piece of messy paper, and the other nicely typed. This immediately made me think of legally blonde.... don't judge me. She comes in with her little happy self and submits her resume in a very nontraditional way, on pink scented paper. I can only imagine what the man reading her paper was thinking. The section then went on to explain how appearances shouldn't count for much, but they do. It is best to seem "authoritative and credible." Relating back to legally blonde, obviously her paper, in a legal business environment, would not be treated with as much respect. The section explains that to have respect, it is best to visually prove that you deserve it. They give the example of the university website... to be honest I like my legally blonde example better. Later they explain how the design reflects your character. They say that fonts can tell a lot about a person, wether they are warm and inviting or efficient and contemporary. Also, the color means a lot, helping the reader visualize whatever you are portraying.
After reading the chapter, I decided to pull an Elle Woods, and make my writing pink. Sorry it's not scented, if I could I would.
Ideas for WP1:
I really like animals, little kids and nonprofit organizations so something to do with any of those seems like a good idea. I seem to respond more to the emotional aspects and funny aspects so I have to decide what will be easier to put together. Kinda sorta nervous because I am not a very artistic person.

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