Rupture

**Cara Corder and Harrison Browning **
//Definition//: Rupture is any break or deviation from the norm that causes something (in this case an important piece of information) to stand out. ae: ANY change in rhythm, style of text (typography), tone, sentence structure, idea, etc...

 
====  ** Let's take a look at where Rupture comes to play in //Plot Against America://  **     ====

On page 131, There is a short paragraph in between two lengthy ones: "Once we were alone together on the bus, my mother said, 'Tell me what's bothering you.'"
 * Very short paragraph contrasts with the other long ones so right away you are drawn to it.
 * Subtly lets the reader know to pay close attention to it because something important is coming up.
 * Short paragraph looks 'lonely' in the page, which somewhat illustrates what she is saying: "we are alone together".

Another example is in chapter Three. Throughout this chapter the rhythm changes from historical information to dialogue quite often.
 * //Change in rhythm// is the key phrase here
 * This change in rhythm keeps the reader on their toes, ready to take what's about to come up

Examples of rupture in our society are innumerable. And while its one of the most commonly used techniques in media and entertainment, many people fail to see its importance. You may argue that deviating from the rhythm causes confusion and often leads to a seemingly sloppy product. However, without that deviation, almost all things we observe on a daily basis would be less interesting.

In this song, Las Cruces Jail, by Two Gallants, the band literally changes rhythm to emphasize certain verses. Many musicians use this technique, however I feel that Two Gallants exemplifies it best. They change rhythm, key, and rhyme scheme so many times that I don’t think a more thorough example of musical rupture exists. media type="custom" key="1970134"

Of course, rupture isn't only found in music. It's found in every facet of our everyday lives; especially in our entertainment. For example, the show Family Guy utilizes rupture in every single episode through the use of flashbacks. Take this clip for example:

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When it cuts from the scene with Peter and Brian to the scene with Brian and his old roommate watching the OJ Simpson trial, the show is using rupture as a way to place emphasis on the trial scene.

Here is another example of rupture:

No, I'm not talking about Britney Spears; I'm talking her clothes. I'm sure this one is initially confusing; however, the crop top, tube top, or belly shirt is a perfect example of rupture. The norm, in this case, is the clothing and the break is the area between the tube top and pants. Obviously, it goes without saying, that people wear tube tops to draw attention their "personal rupture" (I'm talking their abs).