Looking over the post prompts, I decided to write my post over a memes and how they are examples of an enthymeme.
A meme is a viral sensation within social platforms and society today and are easily recognizable that can represent a wide variety of issues and subjects. They are the easiest way to grab someone’s attention because almost anyone will take the time to read a meme, no matter how bad or stupid it may be.
An enthymeme is defined as a syllogism in which the premise of the image is left out of the argument. Having a social norm or understanding about the image between the creator and the viewer is important so that the underlying meaning of the image can be be understood.
A trending social word easily recognizable in todays society is “triggered” and what better representation of the word with an enthymeme than the “triggered lady.”
This image is an example of an enthymeme because we can look at the image and get an understanding that the individual is upset and ready to blow off all the steam she has. This person has been a popular meme and has been defined as “the triggered lady.”
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