Rhetorical Choices: Pussycat Dolls Nostalgia PDF

Vy Gruber January 13^th^, 2025 3^rd^ HR AP English Lang Mrs. Sereda *Rhetorical Choices Found in* *"**\'Like fine wine\': The Pussycat Dolls revel in*** ***noughties nostalgia**"* *The author repeats the criticism and challenges faced by The Pussycat Dolls regarding their age and provocative...

Vy Gruber January 13^th^, 2025 3^rd^ HR AP English Lang Mrs. Sereda *Rhetorical Choices Found in* *"**\'Like fine wine\': The Pussycat Dolls revel in*** ***noughties nostalgia**"* *The author repeats the criticism and challenges faced by The Pussycat Dolls regarding their age and provocative image. This repetition emphasizes the persistent stereotypes and biases prevalent in the music industry, aiming to evoke empathy and understanding from the audience toward the band's struggles. The goal of this repetition is to highlight the unfair treatment faced by female artists like The Pussycat Dolls due to ageism and sexism, urging readers to reconsider their perceptions and support the band in their comeback.* *The author includes anecdotes from the band members, such as Nicole Scherzinger's response to the criticism and Jessica Sutta's reflections on self-acceptance. These personal stories humanize the band members and provide a more intimate insight into their perspectives and experiences. The goal of using anecdotes is to create a connection between the readers and the band members, allowing the audience to empathize with their journey, struggles and determination to defy societal expectations in the music industry.*