Pattern of Rhetorical Analysis

1. Clearly Articulate the author's purpose.
What is the audience expected to  
*learn * believe * feel * do *
Pay attention to the rhetorical situation: 
*Question at Issue * Kairos * Audience
2. Identify and describe a rhetorical strategy used to support this purpose
3. Provide specific text as concrete evidence of the use of this strategy.
4. Explain the specific meaning established by the use of this rhetoric -- what specific ideas are created and/or how do we know this passage is an example of the strategy you identified?

NOTE! It is a really good idea to incorporate both #3 and #4 into a single blended sentence. For example, if I'm discussing connotative diction, I might include the quote in a sentence explaining the emotional connotations of the word choices that the author made.

5. Analyze how this rhetorical strategy in this context supports some specific aspect of the author's purpose in this rhetorical situation. Be as specific as possible about the effect the use of this rhetoric has.