AOW #4- IRB #1

Bossypants by Tina Fey (an autobiography)

    Tina Fey is a well-known actress and comedian who has starred in many popular television shows and movies. These include: Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Baby Mama, and many more. She is now married with a young daughter and wrote this book to give insight into her life for her fans.
     In this section (pg. 1-56) Tina talks about her childhood. She talks about why she decided to write an autobiography in the Introduction. She then goes on to talk about how she grew up in Philadelphia and explains what her childhood was like through a series of short stories. She talks about first "becoming a woman" and other experiences that made her who she is today. She even includes an entire chapter devoted to her dad and the impact he made on her life.
     The context of this book is at a time where Tina Fey is very popular and admired. She is at a point in her career where she has had enough valid experience that is significant enough to share with her fans. She has become a sensational actress and comedian and the world has greatly recognized her accomplishments. In writing this autobiography, she is able to better explain her experiences and how she got to where she is today.
     The purpose for Tina Fey writing this autobiography is to inform her fans about her life and how she got to where she is today. It provides insight into how she grew up and each step that got her to this point in her career and this level of fame.
     The audience that this book is written for is mostly fans of Tina Fey. It could also be for people who know her or have met her throughout the years and want a deeper understanding of who she is and what she has been through and experienced.
     Some rhetorical elements in this piece include:

• satire/comedy- Tina constantly uses humor to get her point across. It is just a part of her personality, and it is greatly expressed through her writing in this book. Humor draws the audience in and holds there attention by making them laugh and not boring them.
• appeal to ethos- Tina establishes her credibility because she is such a well-rounded celebrity. She has so many accomplishments under her belt and has become so widely known and respected.
• appeal to pathos- Tina uses many appeals to the audience's emotions throughout her book. She uses pathos to make the audience feel the way she felt in certain situations from her past. The reader can then better understand her as a person.

     I think that Tina Fey accomplished her purpose, so far, in writing this book. She gives me a better understanding of who she is and how she got to this point in her life. It makes me respect her even more as a real person who is relatable and of course, absolutely hilarious.