With Reference To Morgan Spurlock's "Supersize Me", Examine And Evaluate How Linguistic, Structural And Presentational Devices Are Used In This Polemic Documentary
"These kids can't show that their weight problems and health woes were caused solely by their McDiets"
"Supersize Me" is a documentary by Morgan Spurlock trying to convince his audience that this statement is false. Spurlock uses many structural and presentational devices to affect us on a personal level.
One of the structural devices Spurlock uses is dividing each individual "attack" on McDonalds or otherwise into chapters. Each chapter change is represented by a piece of dramatic artwork, which puts McDonalds into a negative spotlight. One chapter is titled "The Last Supper" which is a biblical allusion. Furthermore he tells us what day he is on. This all gives a sense of organization and structure to his argument making it that much more convincing.
Spurlock has made an introduction, which is a buildup to what he wants to do. The body of his argument is punctuated by arguments, which are barely relevant to what Spurlock tries to disprove, but they gives a solid foundation......
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