Has this changed from the beginning of the pandemic?

Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing question and need support to help me learn.the two files are the rough draft and the rubric.and this is the discussion post: In class this week we identified our own bias when it comes to emotional rhetoric or stories that we view as “good natured” and their potential lack of credibility. (Consider our discussion on the “Ghost of Kiev” and the image of a child yelling at a soldier.) Using this conversation as a guide, think back topics previously discussed and answer the prompts below.How has cognitive dissonance (or bias) affected your perception of COVID policies. Has this changed from the beginning of the pandemic? If so, what factors have influenced this change?
Going back to our conversation on Eileen Gu, what factors (or themes) played into the social perception/backlash she received in competing for China, and why (Social perception of China? Entitlement of young athletes?, etc) Do you think the backlash is valid? Provide reasoning to support your answer.
Based on our conversations, and your knowledge of the rhetorical triangle (ethos, pathos, and logos), which tool do you think is most influential to a mass audience and why? Support your position with the issues we’ve covered in class/writing assignments we’ve had.
What (if any) skills or considerations have you taken from this class, and how have they affected the way in which you take in new information/news, etc.
Requirements: depends