In class today Mrs. Evans went over the rhetorical analysis assignment that we are beginning to work on. Some of the main points she discussed we're to make sure that you pick an article, video, advertisement, or artwork that you can understand and analyze easily, do not use a news report article because it is not persuasive. Choose a reading that is attempting to persuade an audience, if using advertisement or artwork makes sure to describe what is going on in the piece. You should focus on one main point within the article and then bring in minor or supporting evidence to prove that the author is biased. Also it doesn’t matter if you agree with the authors claim, your assignment isn’t to persuade for or against an issue. Some other important things you need to know about the assignment: the first draft is due next Tuesday September 20, 2011, tips on rhetorical analysis writing was emailed to everyone, to find an article, advertisement, or artwork there are links on class website, and you need to sign up for a conference time with Mrs. Evans to discuss your first draft after the peer review.
Holly Demaree
We also discussed our miniature in class group projects on understanding rhetorical appeals. Ethos was explained by making sure you know the background of the author, what does the author use to make their argument credible. Look to see if the sources are reliable and the information is ethically correct and pertinent. Pathos is what appeals to emotions within a writing, and the writer attempts to persuade its audience with descriptive terminology that the audience should be receptive or sensitive and agree or accept the message being portrayed. Also when analyzing pathos be aware of: who is the audience?, How does the author appeal to the readers emotions?, and What emotions does he appeal too? Context was described as what is the author responding or relating to within the article, what events were going on when the article was written concerning its main focus or information within the article. Lastly, we discussed main argument. What is the focus of the article, what facts are there to support the argument, is the argument biased, and did the author include any opposing views or points?
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