Author Archives: Liliana Zha

My Podcast Script

One way in which I might approach my podcast is in a live sports newscast format. I would include real time updates on Kimo’s progress as well as various interviews from spectators. I would try to make my podcast appeal … Continue reading →

My podcast will be based on the 1981 26-day marathon hoax. Kimo Nakajimi, a Japanese long distance runner, misinterpreted the directions as running for 26 days rather than 26 miles. The director knew very little Japanese, so his translation had … Continue reading →

I honestly have no idea how to use PhotoShop, so I decided to look for an app that would create a supernatural effect in my picture. I found one called Ghost Effects and used it to insert a ghost hand … Continue reading →

In the short video “Domino’s Scientists Test Limits of What Humans Will Eat,” scientists ridicule American’s for their absurd eating habits. Using ethos, logos and pathos, the video satirically conveys the idea that many individuals consume foods that are almost … Continue reading →

Everyone is capable of falling into the hands of persuasion. Whether one is extremely gullible or particularly inquisitive, a persuasive hoax is capable of fooling even the most credible people. People commonly use publicity, phony evidence, and a believable tone … Continue reading →

A hoax is a fabrication containing misleading information that is purposefully meant to deceive a group of people in order to portray an idea or message. There are many recent hoaxes that have become notorious for their power to persuade … Continue reading →