"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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