I remember the unfortunate day I found out about George Floyd's murder and the days that followed. It was in 2020, mid-pandemic, when we were all advised to stay in quarantine. But most of all, I remember the Instagram posts that followed. These posts, as Kelsey Ables states, they were in "Power-Point style presentation" that had somewhere between 5 to 10 slides on the subject. They were in cute and bubbly lettering, sometimes in bright colors, and with a substantial amount of sources. It was what happened to George Floyd at first, then it turned into defunding the police, and then it spread for every topic that one can think of. One way that this new form of activism is employing rhetorical strategies is by using the PowerPoint style, using captivating images, highlighting important words and keeping very minimal sentences to each slide. This keeps the reader entertained and able to access the information quickly. They're also able to share it with other people through stories or direct messages. The use of these rhetorical devices has been effective, I've seen many people post the same exact infographics. This way of activism appeals more to those who are more active on social media and gives them a glimpse of the news.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/08/15/instagram-race-activism-slideshow-graphics/
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