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Rhetorical Analysis
Rhetoric is traditionally defined as “the art of persuasion through written or spoken means.” Analysis can be defined as the ability to break down a text in order to examine and evaluate it in a deeper manner. Analysis is not a summary, description, criticism, or praise.
Essay Prompt:
After having read and critically analyzed ALL of the below texts, please choose 2 of the 4 readings to Rhetorically Analyze Why it was important for the the speaker or writher (Rhetor) of the text or reading to communicate in the manner in which they did to reach their audience?
Tips to Think about when formulating your argument or Thesis Statement:
How does the speaker achieve their purpose for writing? Does the speaker achieve their purpose? What does this demonstrate about the importance of Effective Communication?
READING:
Read ALL, but Choose ONE of these texts to rhetorically analyze:
“Masked Racism: Reflection on the Prison Industrial Complex” by Angela Davis Download “Masked Racism: Reflection on the Prison Industrial Complex” by Angela Davis
“My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Vargas Download “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Vargas
“The Ghetto Made Me Do it” by Francis Flaherty Download “The Ghetto Made Me Do it” by Francis Flaherty
“When Smart is Dumb” by Daniel Goleman Download “When Smart is Dumb” by Daniel Goleman
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