After going over the reading in the Bedford Handbook (p.67-75), complete the homework for 9/26 by answering the following prompt via a reply below.
Argue for or against the use of cell phones in two paragraphs, using a different pattern of organization or rhetorical device in each. Be sure of head each paragraph with a label that identifies which pattern or device you are employing to argue your point. Some paragraphs may contain more than one device, such as the sample provided below, but you still need to compose two separate paragraphs. While you do not have to refer to either of the articles we have read so far in this assignment, you may wish to try your hand at paraphrasing and quoting. Just be sure to properly cite any textual references according to MLA format!
(Example & Narration)
Cell phones are the most convenient invention ever and I’m sure many would agree. For example, they make parents less worried because their children can get in contact with them right away. I remember that when I first started high school I didn’t have a cell phone. My parents knew I got out of school at 3 pm, which I did, but this one day I was delayed because I had to buy a new MetroCard. After some time when by and my parents didn’t find me home they began to worry. My dad drove all over looking for me, but he couldn't find me. When I finally got home I called his cell to find out where he was and he was so happy to hear from me. Still, if I had a cell phone then I could have called my parents to let them know where I was, what I was doing, and why I was going to be late coming home.
(Cause and Effect)
ReplyDeleteCell Phones have changed the world for the better. It has provided convenience for it's users around the globe. Convenience being just one aspect, cell phones also contribute to safety. Many people, in case of emergencies, call 911 by using cell phones. Due to cell phones, we are able to communicate around the world in a matter of seconds. Cell phones provide its users with a sense of security. People feel safe while carrying a cell phone. Cell phones are also a source of entertainment. Many people play games, listen to music, access the web, take pictures, and text from their cell phones. These are a few of the many reasons why cell phones have changed society for the better. It is no wonder that almost everyone owns or wants to own a cell phone.
(Compare and Contrast)
Have you ever thought about the discomforts of not owning a cell phone? People without cell phones may feel more insecure than people who own one. For instance, if you see a crime take place, a person without a cell phone can not even call the police; while someone with a cell phone can inform the authorities. Imagine seeing something and not being able to do anything about it. Another scenario is if you are running late for a meeting or appointment you can call and inform others that you maybe late. On the other hand, someone without a cell phone can not do that. In addition Parents can find the whereabouts of their children. In contrast, it might be difficult for Parents' whose children do not own a cell phones to locate them or know that they are safe. Therefore owning a cell phone now is more important than ever!
(Linking ideas clearly)
ReplyDeleteIn today’s age if you own a cell phone you no longer have your own privacy. As stated in the dictionary privacy is the state of being free from intrusion or disturbance in ones private life or affairs. But you no longer have this natural luxury if you own a cell phone. You are now easily accessible with your 7 digit code. This accessibility now makes you vulnerable to the intrusion of your boss frantically needing a last minute worker, while you are heading home to relax. Yeah you could just turn it off but there are those people that must have them on due to their parents or lovers, and those same people can disturb your date with friends. So if you don’t own a cell phone and are thinking about buying one think twice because your privacy is lost with it.
(Sticking to the point)
Cell phones are as not as safe as we think they are. Every since the creation of cell phones scientist and people have been wondering about the possible health hazards of cell phones. On May 31, 2011 the World Health Organization classified cell phones as a possible health carcinogen. Their advice is to keep the phone away from your head because the cell phone radiation affects the brain after long term use. There has also been a steady up rise in brain cancer in the past 20 years. With this in mind we should be more aware of our cell phone usage and keep it as far away from our body as we find convenient.
(Cause and Effect)
ReplyDeleteEverywhere you go now in days, you can see people talking on cellphones. It doesn’t matter in what age group you belong children, adults, teenagers, and people of all ages are always chatting on their cellular phones. In the past few years, the usage of cell phones grew rapidly. The invention of cellular phones was very good in many ways especially because it was convenient. A person can be can be contacted in a matter of seconds from any location. Second if one owns a cell phone, you no longer have to search for a payphone and pay $0.25 for every 3 minutes. Also cell phones have become a source of security and protection for people. Cell phones have become a source of entertainment and social network community. Cell phones these days provide and include games, internet, cameras, mp3 players, and messaging. People can now inform other of what they are doing or what’s going on with them through their cellphones. These are only some of advantage that cell phones have on the society and why many people these days have taken in use the invention of cellphones.
(Classification and Division)
The usage of cell phones can be divided into three categories: its impact, privacy, and dangers. The impact of cell phones have greatly impact the environment, one’s health, and public use. According to Rosen, with the inventions of cell phones more “people have cell phones than fixed telephone lines” which is something very true because everywhere you turn people are on their phones. The usage of cell phones has caused the study of potential health effects of electromagnetic fields on user especially the radiation and electricity emitted. Society has relied in cell phones and now seems not to be able to live without them. Privacy has become a big issue with the use of cell phones, no longer is you privacy yours but the whole world seems to know about it. People no longer use their manners in public. Know in days people tend to yell, speak loudly, or shout through their phones therefore they allow people into their businesses and one tends to listen rather the ignore. But along with this dangers are involved, people no longer pay attention to what they are doing or respect the laws and rules. People know in days tend to drive while talking on their phones which is something very dangers that can lead to accidents and death. Society has become distracted and less alert of their surroundings.
DEPENDANCE ON CELL PHONE:
ReplyDeleteFor any person of this century,cell phone has become as impotant in his life as oxygen needed for breathing.without a cell phone,a person feels as if he is paralysed.one of the most supportive reason for using a cell phone is convenience.people cannot leave from their home without taking cell phone with them.no matter where we are,what we doing we can be in touch with every one using cell phone.The other major reason of a cell phone is the emergency situation in which it act as a bodyguard to us.I remember that once I was coming back from my aunt house who live in long island.the only way I know was blocked at that night due to construction.At that time it was my cell phone who help me directing the alternate way by using navigation icon.
ROLE OF CELL PHONE IN OUR LIFE:
There are many reason to consider for using a cell phone.it can be use for parental connection so that both of them know that where they are and are they ok.cell phone can be use for study and research method due to direct connection to internet.they are use to capture memories as most of the cell phone have built in camera that allow user to take picture any where.it can be use for listening music,watching moviesand much more.Thus cell phone is the most important device in our everyday life.
Example:
ReplyDeleteWhile cell phones appear to be the most convenient invention, many people would disagree. They are not reliable when there is no service or the battery dies, especially at a time when you need them most. What about those embarrassing incidents when they ring in the middle of a business meeting or sermon in church. For instance, picture "a mortified woman in a nearby pew, digging through her purse to find the offending device"(1). Many people find the loud ringtones to be annoying and disruptive as well. They also cause a change in people's behaviors. With the easy access to friends, lovers, and work, people become addicted to using their phones. For example, a bagel store in California put a notice by each of their registers saying: "thank you for not using your cell phone while placing your order"(4). This request did not include while dining at the restaurant or while waiting in line, yet, a customer responded rudely when approached by the staff and even forgot to pay(4).
Cause & Effect:
"Today, more people have cell phones than fixed telephone lines in both the U.S. and internationally" (1). The rise in cell phone usage results from several factors. One of them being convenience. Cell phones are used to make appointments, locate a friend, check voice mail messages, or simply to check in at work (1). In some countries they are used to switch on the heat before returning home, or used by paramedics to send hospitals pictures of incoming injuries (1). Also, cell phones are used for safety. They can also be utilized in an emergency situation to reach emergency personnel(1). Lastly, with cell phones, one can communicate with family and friends from around the world.
Analogy:
ReplyDeleteYou might think that Cell phone user and smokers have nothing in common. But you’re wrong. Now in the 21st century annoying cell user are just the same as annoying smokers. Not because they both annoying but because they both interrupt are personal space. Like if you where to be in a park relaxing while reading your book and a smoker sits next you, he’s not going to let you concentrate on your reading with all the smock around you, Is the same as if a another person comes and sits next to you while he’s having an argument or just a regular loud conversation. Either way they not letting you concentrate. No cell phone signs and no smoking signs are now found in the same places such movie theaters, schools, banks, hospitals and so on. In fact sometimes they are both in the same poster or right next to each other. To show how much of an interruption they both are .So they do have more in common then you think.
Narration:
One day while I was in the bus, I noticed how there was a teenage girl who was texting on her cell phone and she kept laughing very loudly and there was an old man with her, probably her grandfather . The old man was getting so aggravated, by the girl laugh and lack of attention towards him . That he ended up telling her that our generation is ruined by cell phones. That people who are always texting are stupid, technology is worthless and so on. At that moment I found it very funny . but then it hit me , it reminded me of what my mom always tells me, when I’m in the car or something, and she’s talking to me and I so concentrated on my phone and I don’t even notice what going on around me or what she telling me unless she screams. So right there I put my phone away because I felt embarrassed with the old man , because while he was talking to the girl he looked at everybody with a phone.
Analogy
ReplyDeleteCell phones users in a similar way are as to a smoker. Some are rude, have no respect for others, and only think about themselves not their surroundings. Using a cell phone and smoking can both cause health problems. Also it can be expensive; monthly telephone bills in addition if you smoke a pack a day which can be up to $11 in a year it will add up to about $3,850 you will have had spend on cigarettes. Driving while on a cell phone is dangerous to you and others, such as someone smoking can cause others around them to second hand smoking.
Cause and Effect
Cell phones are a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and work. Cell phones work in many different ways can be use to text message a person if you are unable to talk, send photos, you can even go on the internet to check your email. In addition can be use as an alarm, and the new thing is you can video chat. Some bad outcomes of cell phones people that you don’t want to get in contact with you can do so much easier. Other terrible result cell phones can have people take pictures of anyone or anything they see. My cousin told me once she was on the train sitting down and a guy try to take a picture of her, thinking she was not going to notice. Sometimes in places where cell phone should be on silent such as the public library people think it’s ok to pick up their phones and have a conservation out of all places.
(Analogy)
ReplyDeleteI recently read an article that stated “The cellular industry is similar to the chemical industry 20 or 30 years ago” (Israeli, 3). This statement may sound a little overboard but it is true. Years ago when scientists were conducting experiments they would expel all this toxic waste into the ocean and rivers. Back then it was ok because people did not care or see a problem in doing so. In recent times there are laws against this kind of dumping because it got into the water system and has had a negative effect on people’s health. This is very similar to the way people use their cell phones these days, lacking etiquette. They go around talking loud and obnoxious, ignoring the people around them. You can see they rude people almost everywhere these days, in school, church, public transportation, and restaurants. As you can see these two examples are both causing some kind of ‘pollution’ and disturbance. Just as the chemical waste dumping brought problems, we should not wait longer to see if this kind of cell phone rudeness can likewise bring more problems. There should be some mandatory restrictions for cell phone use in public spaces.
(Narration)
Cell phones are useful and important but I think that they’re overrated and costly. During my years in high school was when I really got into the cell phone fad. I was mainly influenced by my friends because they were always talking about the hottest, newest, cell phone releases. When the “Blackberry” came out, I knew I had to get this phone because my friends had it or was planning on getting it soon and I didn’t want to be left out. I would see all these cool commercials on the television about this phone, all the apps and features especially the “blackberry messenger” which was a “must have”. When I finally saved my money and bought the phone I came to realize that, personally, I didn’t like it. It was so complicated, and I hardly used all of the features. On top of that the “blackberry buzz” died down about 2 months later because there was a better phone on the market: iPhone 4. So there I was, stuck with this blackberry which I still don’t like plus I wasted my money for nothing. I could not keep up with this fad and keep wasting my money, it made no sense.
Narration
ReplyDeleteCell Phones helped revolutionize the way we speak to each other but they cause annoyance and addiction. When I was younger my older brothers always had up to date cell phones. They would constantly be on their phones. I remember when I wanted to play basketball with my older brother, he was too busy on his cell phone calling people. When the walkie-talkie Nextel phones came out it changed my house because everyone in my house had that phone. It got so bad because when someone wanted to speak to someone in the house no one got up to go to see that person, instead they would pick up that phone and walkie-talkie the person. It began to annoy me, because I would be hearing whole conversations. The chirp sounds of the phone became constant, and it interfered when I studied. My family was addicted to their cell phones, which I never understood until I got a walkie-talkie phone. After a couple of days I was hooked and I joined in. I was constantly on the phone, and I annoyed my Dad because of the bill. It’s ironic isn’t it?
Cause and Effect
Cell Phones have changed the world for better and for worse. Cell Phones have helped in emergency situations. When problems occur such as medical, news, or emergencies, the cell phone has made it easier to communicate. Cell Phones have made it easier to speak to relatives, and loved ones no matter regardless of distance. People can speak to each other from different parts of the globe. Cell Phones help in communicating information faster. There was once a time where the only time people spoke was on telephones, or phone booths, but the cell phone allows anyone to contact whoever at any time at any place. On the down side cell phones are distracting. The technology that comes with Cell Phones such as text messaging, apps, etc have become distractions. Cell Phones are potential health hazards, because the radiation emitted from them can cause disorders. Cell Phone bills are most often expensive, and users have to pay monthly bills in order to use their cell phone. Another downside to cell phones is the fact that people steal phones, and sometimes people get killed or beat up over them.
(Compare and contrast/example)
ReplyDeleteSome may say that cell phones are one of the most annoying pieces of technology made today. It can be an invasion of privacy. More importantly it can make you unaware of your surroundings, causing someone to make unintentional careless mistakes. While these are good arguments,I have my own opinions .Cell phones are a great convince for people. They enable us to keep in contact with anyone. Especially during national emergencies like 9/11. Also with personal problems like getting lost in an unfamiliar area. If this were to happen to you, thanks to cell phones, all you have to do is type in your destination and you have instant directions.
(Process)
My whole Sr. year in high school ,I did not have a cell phone. Now ,I wake up every morning at 5:30 with the help of my alarm clock on my phone. After getting dressed ,i'm ready to leave when I check the time. Makeing sure I have my dates correct,I use my calendar to check my classes for the day and the times they start. Depending on the time, I sit down and plan future events in order to stay organized.
Narration
ReplyDeleteI was on the bus on my way home one day when I saw this girl she was about 10 or 11 and she was on her phone and I was so surprised to see this young girl with such an expensive phone my first thought was why does she have such an expensive phone. I understand that kids these days might need phones to communicate with their parents but they don’t the iPhone or blackberry to do so, I remember when I got my first phone i was in elementary school and that was around the time when I started seeing and hearing about the cell phone frenzy, and the only reason I got my phone at such a young age was because my older sister was going into high school and my mom didn’t want me wandering around by myself so she got both of us a phone but the difference between then and now is that then we only used it to call our parents but now people use phones to text, go online, and call other people, but what 10 year old need a phone to go online for? I don’t get it.
Cause and Effect
Cells phones have had a good and negative effect on the lives of people. Cell phones ever since they came out have caused a change in the world, and as the years have progressed cell phones have too. You see everyone on cell phones now a day’s everywhere you turn someone is talking or texting or looking something up on their phone. Although cell phones are a good thing because they let you communicate in so many different ways with people, cell phone have saved lives just because we are able to instantly call for help when we need it, but there is also a downside with cell phone usage. Because people are constantly on their phone they forgot about the outside world and this is why we have so many texting and driving accidents or even when you are talking on the phone, people disconnect when they are on cell phone they don’t pay attention, For example one day I was in the car with my mom and she was talking and I was texting I was listening to what my mom was saying but I wasn’t paying attention because next thing I knew she was screaming at me at how our generation in corrupt because we should not be using cell phones when talking to a person and I knew she was right so ever since then I tried to keep myself in check when i am on the phone and talking to a person face to face.
Compare and Contrast
ReplyDeleteTo many people cell phones are said to be abominable and detestable, but there are also many people that would think otherwise. Cell phones are convenient and handy which help us do many thing. For example they help us keep in touch with our loved ones that may live far away, help keep us up to date with going on or even just keep us organized with our busy days with its alarms and calendars. Cell phones however are a big distraction and can be very annoying to surrounding people, but i believe cell phones do more good than bad which is why i am for the use of cell phones.
Cause and Effect
Overall I believe cell phones help people all over the world and benefit us in too many ways to count. Taking cell phones away wouldn't be the best decision because in todays society people depend on cell phones too much. For some people cell phones provide a sense of safety when are alone because they know they can dial 911 easily and call for help. Cell phones also allow us with easy transactions and giving us the opportunity to be able to pay bills, go on the internet and connect with people online. Cell phones help us with an endless list of things and taking them away in my opinion will benefit no one. Everything we are used being so easy to achieve will be harder.
Narration and Example
ReplyDeleteWhen I had gotten my first cell phone I just graduated from middle school. I of course, was very excited to learn all the cool things about it like most people are. The only person I know that wasn’t excited about having a cell phone was my mother. My father had gotten her one as a gift. She automatically said she didn’t want it and explained how much of a pain they are to have. She simply didn’t want to be bothered all the time with different phone calls. But it was too late for him to return it; she was obligated by contract to have it for two years. A few months passed and my mother still disliked having it with her. Until one day she had gotten into a bad car accident. She quickly grabbed her cell phone and called for help. The phone she dreaded having on her from that point on she now loves, and always double checks to make sure she has it on her.
Analogy
One may ask ‘What do smokers and cell phone users have in common?’ In today’s world cell phone users and smokers are viewed in similar lights. Being around a smoker can cause both health problems and also can be annoying to you. The horrible stench cigarettes give off is just as horrible of an experience as listening to that obnoxious person yelling into their cell phone. An article written by Lisa Guernsey Taking the Offensive against Cell phones, she states that Ed Moose a restaurant owner is also comparing smokers to cell phone users and he’s handling both problems the same. (pg. 2) Both interrupt the people around them negatively which is why they are very similar, and the same rules are being enforced for both smoking and cell phone use.
(Cause and effect)
ReplyDeleteThe use of cell phones have resulted in positive effects throughout society. Cell phones are capable of making calls from long distance locations and linking family and friends from all around the world. Emergency phone calls are responded to faster than ever which increases the amount of saved lives. Business meetings and work is done more efficiently because of the access to cell phones. Most importantly, cell phones have improved and entertained our lives through the access of music, videos, and social media.
(Example and illustration)
The creation of the cell phone and its various uses have connected the world and made life easier. For example, when I was younger, I did not have a cell phone so the only way I communicated to my family and friends around the world was through my home phone which was expensive. Now with a cell phone, I get to communicate with my family and friends everyday instead of once a week. Another example is when I used to carry a tape recorder to listen to music and I would download music by recording it from the television. Now, I just carry my cell phone instead of a heavy tape recorder, and I can also download more songs than my tape recorder.
(Narration)
ReplyDeleteCell phones are the best thing anyone can have at any age. Cell phones give security to people as well as entertainment. One day when I was walking in Jamaica Queens on my way to York College, I was being followed by two very large men. I knew I could not take the both of them down if they tried to harm me. I was terrified, it was early and not many people were around. I quickly pulled out my cell phone and called my best-friend. He showed up so fast I barely had time to click the end button. I’m glad I had my cell phone that day. If it were no for that android who knows what would have happened to me that day.
(Cause and Effect)
Cell phones are not just a fashion statement, they also save lives! Well, not literally but you can call someone who can. For example, my brother loves to own the hottest things before others. When sidekicks first came out, he had every version and loved to show it off. People did not like that and so was chased home by bullies. He called me on that very sidekick, I ran out faster than superman with a bat. He didn't get beat up that day but those bullies were not as lucky. Maybe if they had cell phones too they could have called their mommies. That sidekick saved my brothers life that day, they are something that should be appreciated and carried at all times.
*Narration*
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in elementary school, only the kids in 6th-8th grade had cellphones, well I really wanted one. So my older brothers’ girlfriend got me a phone that she didn’t use anymore, obviously it didn’t work but I felt cool with me being a 5th grader and all. I used to always tell my father to buy me a cellphone but he always told me no. Well the following year I began Confirmation classes on Saturday evenings. I would usually come out around 7pm because we would go to Mass strait after class. Well one day my father forgot to pick me up. I was alone for about one hour in front of Church in my neighborhood East New York, I was scared. Finally my father came and was like “Ay Dios mi niña, perdoname se me olvido, creo que ya es tiempo para que tu tengas un cellular” Basically he WAS BUYING ME A PHONE!!! So we went to Verizon immediately and I got my 1st cell phone. I was so upset at my dad for forgetting to pick me up but I then I got happy because I got a cell. I felt much safer now and I always called my dad to remind him to pick me up.
*Cause & Effect*
Well Cellphones are definitely in my opinion the best thing EVER invented. It is so convenient and safe. We can communicate with anyone all over the world. We can change plans, send resumes, listen to music, and if there’s an emergency you have a way to communicate with someone. I have no problem with having cell phones but it is true we do abuse it. Some people just lack the common sense and don’t respect others in public places. They speak loudly and carry their own personal conversations so everyone can hear it. But I usually just ignore these people because in reality we all do it in one moment or another.
(Example/Illustration)
ReplyDeleteI believe that cell phones are one of the greatest inventions ever created. They have impacted the world greatly, and in many good ways. “Why do people use cell phones? The most frequently cited reason is convenience.” (Rosen, 1) I agree very much with this quote from the reading “Our Cell Phones, Ourselves” by Christine Rosen. One of the most important reasons as to why I have a cell phone is because it’s convenient. It has all my music, my contacts, my pictures, maps and everything else imaginable in a little rectangular/oval shaped device. A cell phone keeps you in constant contact with your friends and family. For example, Rosen states,” Many men and women used cell phones to speak their final words to family and loved ones.” (Rosen, 1) This quote from the reading pertained to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it saying that people in the airplanes and in the world trade center called loved ones on their cell phones to let their families know how much they loved them and what not.
(Description & Narration)
Cell phones also provide us with constant security. Many people say cell phones are “annoying” and “rude” but Cell phones are easy to carry around and it is very easy to call someone in case of an emergency, for example, imagine you were being chased after in a secluded area and you need to call the police, you can’t stop at a pay phone and call the police, the only way you would be able to call the police would be if you had a cell phone on you. One time I was walking home, when a woman came running up to me panting with her face as pale as snow, she looked like she was about to pass out (luckily she didn’t) she started screaming at me to call the police and to tell them that her house was on fire, and that her father was still in the home. There was none else around that she could’ve approached, so I called, like anyone would. Three big red fire trucks with about 8 macho men in each came in front of the house and got right to work. The fire was put out and the father was reunited with the daughter. If I had not been there that day, the outcome of the fire could’ve been different than what the outcome was now.
Examples
ReplyDeleteThe development in cellphones and its productivity has grown intensively throughout the course of time. The functions of these devices simplify our lifestyles and enable us to take care of matters quickly. Having these devices around us can help us feel at ease because they give us communication and have a wide outlet of resources. Nowadays these resources contain access to the internet and applications to download for different needs and uses. Mobile access to the internet can provide updates for a person as well as entertainment while walking down a street or waiting a bus stop. We can read up on news and gossip or whatever else a person might have interest in. Applications are also a convenient way of settle everyday matters and providing entertainment. There are applications that give you access to a wide variety of video sites and even applications that allow you to watch unlimited movies just by the touch of a button. Our thirst for entertainment can also be satisfied with game applications, which are also a good way to pass time. Professionally, there are applications that can keep you in constant check of your bank account and credit card information and even application to help you with taxes with constant status updates. Last but not least, many cellphones have adapted the ability to download songs and store them within its memory. Music can easily be accessed to remove you from the situation, relax and of course pass time. With the help of headphones or earphones, you can listen to just about anything with the internet or your personal selection that you might’ve downloaded and stored. It can also block out the sounds of the outside world and substitute it with a melody of your liking.
Comparison and Contrast
There are many advantages to having a cell phone in your possession. For example, in an unfortunate event of danger or if you’re in witness of a crime being committed, having a cell phone would prove much useful towards alerting authorities and gathering evidence of the crime in action. The non-cell phone user would have to alert someone or find a means of communication which would be hard if the person is the only witness and if it were night time or if there was too much commotion and panic. The person with the cell phone can take pictures of the situation, for example get a picture of the criminal or their license plate if it is a hit and run or a robbery of some sort. Video capture is also another option and finally immediately calling 911 and then calling someone you might know in the area or call your family if you are involved in a horrible situation like a car accident. The non-cell phone user would be in much trouble especially if the accident occurred from losing control of the car on their own and crashing into a tree off the highway or something along those lines.
(Narration and example)
ReplyDeleteOlder people always talk about how cells have ruined our generation or in my mothers words "we act like zombies and dont hear or react" when we are on our phones. Yet I feel if it was'nt for cell phones friends would have a lot of trouble meeting up. For example four of my friends and I were going to the movies and theres always this one friend thats late or doesnt show up. So as usual he was late but we weren't sure he was coming. We decided to call him and he let us know he was just late to go in the movie and save him a seat. If we didn't have cells we maybe would have just left or stayed there waiting for no reason, it isn't like people walk in to a movie theater and ask to use the phone anymore.
(cause and effect)
when your at home and your bored what do you do? You sit down and watch t.v. To entertain yourself. A cell phone has changed it;s own appearence these few years. It's an amazing thing, cell phones affect our way of life in diffrent ways now than before. Before when they first were released they were big. They were used mostly for phone calls, causing people to make phone calls a lot easier. Then flip phones appeared with text messaging and caused society itself to communicate through cell calls and text messaging in order to speed the process of talking. So basic games like tetris, chess, checkers were included for people entertainment. Now you have the iphone or an android phone that not only has allowed people to call or text but have created thousands of apps that include games, news internet etc. Many forms of entertainment packed into a 5 inch phone. Causing people to jump once a new one comes out. Phones have been benaficial to our entertainment because if we are bored on a bus we can put our headphones on and watch our favorite shows on our phones, hear our favorite music, play racing games action games, or if we get lost they have a gps causing us to have no real need to carry around a map. Cell phones have made our lives a lot easier and helped us simplify things that used to be so hard to do. They allow us to entertained anywhere.
Herna said...
ReplyDeleteExample:
Cell phones are too important in today’s society to discontinue use of them. They provide convenience. For example, one day I was in a car with one of my friends who just received her drivers license. We were on our way to school when a huge Jeep ran into her small Honda. Luckily the impact wasn’t very strong and both parties were okay. We noticed we were in one of the few areas in Brooklyn where there weren’t many people around and not a lot of pay phones. Like almost everyone else these days everyone involved in the accident had a cell phone. Using our cell phone we called the police, our parents and our school. With out our cell phones we might’ve had to wait a long time for someone to come along and help us.
Contrast:
Have you ever imagined a world without cell phones? These days it’s almost impossible to imagine such a thing, almost everyone have one. If we didn’t have cell phones, it would be very difficult for a parent to check up on their child. But with cell phones parents are able to check up on their children with ease. If you didn’t have a cell phone, how are you going to call for help in case of an emergency? With a cell phone you will be able to call for help given that you have the reception to do so. And if there were no cell phones you are able to store information like emails and contacts in a small device instead of having that information written in a bunch of random places.
@ 22:26 on 9/25/11
Erika said...
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Cell phones are so much like guns they are mainly used for safety and convinience.Both make users feel secure and reliable.But for the people these objects can be very unpleasant and annoying to be arounded.In the other hand they can be used to caused harm and damage to others. For example cell phones its taking over people's personal privacy ,social space, and destracting them while driving, causing accidents. However guns can take a life away or helped attacker and robbers attack innocent people.This objects can be dangerous as helpful. It depend on the way you used them and its purpose.
CAUSE AND EFFECTS
Cell phones played a great role in people's life.Now a days almost everybody have or wants a cell phone to be in contact with their loved ones and to feel more safer.But this doesn't mean that everybody knows how to used there phone properly and wisedly.There are some cell phone users that show no respect to others while using there phones in a loudly way.There are others that can get addicted to texting but experts thinks that every conversation is important, and that we need only learn how and when to have them.This is an example of how important cell phone can be in everybody's life.
@ 23:35 on 9/24/11
Vincent said...
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The development in cellphones and its productivity has grown intensively throughout the
course of time. The functions of these devices simplify our lifestyles and enable us to take care
of matters quickly. Having these devices around us can help us feel at ease because they give
us communication and have a wide outlet of resources. Nowadays these resources contain
access to the internet and applications to download for different needs and uses. Mobile access to the internet can provide updates for a person as well as entertainment while walking down
a street or waiting a bus stop. We can read up on news and gossip or whatever else a person
might have interest in. Applications are also a convenient way of settle everyday matters
and providing entertainment. There are applications that give you access to a wide variety of video sites and even applications that allow you to watch unlimited movies just by the touch of a button. Our thirst for entertainment can also be satisfied with game applications, which are also a good way to pass time. Professionally, there are applications that can keep you in constant check of your bank account and credit card information and even application to help you with taxes with constant status updates. Last but not least, many cellphones have adapted the ability to download songs and store them within its memory. Music can easily be accessed to remove you from the situation, relax and of course pass time. With the help of headphones or earphones, you can listen to just about anything with the internet or your personal selection that you might’ve downloaded and stored. It can also block out the sounds of the outside world and substitute it with a melody of your liking.
Comparison and Contrast
There are many advantages to having a cell phone in your possession. For example, in
an unfortunate event of danger or if you’re in witness of a crime being committed, having a cell
phone would prove much useful towards alerting authorities and gathering evidence of the
crime in action. The non-cell phone user would have to alert someone or find a means of
communication which would be hard if the person is the only witness and if it were night time
or if there was too much commotion and panic. The person with the cell phone can take
pictures of the situation, for example get a picture of the criminal or their license plate if it is a hit and run or a robbery of some sort. Video capture is also another option and finally
immediately calling 911 and then calling someone you might know in the area or call your family if you are involved in a horrible situation like a car accident. The non-cell phone user would be in much trouble especially if the accident occurred from losing control of the car on their own and crashing into a tree off the highway or something along those lines.
@ 12:35 on 9/25/11
Adriana Ochoa said...
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Cell phones offer people a wide range of opportunities and convenience to sent and obtain messages to one another. People remain more easily connected to friends and families who may live close or far away from one another. Communication as come along way in general from the time of the telegraphs to the age of cell phones. In the age of the telegraph messages were only sent for business information but now using cell phones messages can be sent to just about anyone and be about anything. Messages are more quickly sent and received because of cell phones, a message can be sent as fast a new idea. An example would be a change in plans situation when more than one person needs to be contacted when things don’t go as plan. For example a person may want to catch the latest movie with their friends they agree on a time, but the plans suddenly change when one person notices the movie doesn’t play until a later time. As soon as this is realized that one person could pick up his cell phone and notify all his friends at the same exact time of the change in time.
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Cell phones are not only convenient for the use of traveling information but also to the traveling person themselves. Most cell phones today have more functions besides making calls and sending texts. They may also have the ability to take photos, videos, play music files, keep time, have a calculator and even surf the web. By having all these functions stored up in one hand held cell phone device people no longer need to carry separate machines that would offer that specific functions. The digital camera, video camera, music player, watch, calendar, calculator device and to some extent even a laptop can all be replace by a single cell phone. Because of the invention of the cell phone people have more opportunities and convenience to connect and spread ideas with one other and have more freedom from the heavy load of other separate devices.
@ 12:54 on 9/25/11