Monday, November 9, 2015

Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Analysis Format


Introduction:
Hook: Raise the Question at Issue. What problem or topic of enduring significance is the author addressing

Transition: Next, demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation. You can address the context of the discussion or the occasion for which the text was written or the significance of the subject or the demands of the audience

Thesis: Provide a clear statement regarding the author's purpose or effect of the writing on the intended audience. Try to be as clear and specific as possible . 

Limiters: Finally, explain how specific rhetorical strategies are used by the author to support this purpose in this specific rhetorical situation.

Body:
Topic Sentence: Identify and describe a rhetorical strategy used to support this purpose

Concrete Detail:  Provide specific text as concrete evidence of the use of this strategy. Incorporate this evidence into a blended sentence that establishes the context and/or significance of the text you selected

Analysis 1: 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?

Analysis 2: 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 at this point in the discussion.

Make all of your paragraphs three- chunk paragraphs!!!

Conclusion
Provide a general overview of the rhetorical strategies used by the author, summarize the effect they has on the audience, and explain how this supported the purpose of the piece and supported insight into the Question at Issue

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