General Rhetorical Analysis Set up
Should rhetorical analysis paragraphs be organized by devices/techniques or strategies?
Strategies
tell me an example of a strong rhetorical analysis thesis.
In (text), (author) suggests that (idea + perspective) through the use of (strategies)
Where can you draw evidence for an argument essay from?
history, pop culture, personal experience, social media, etc
Should you organize paragraphs by source? Yes/No. How should they be organized?
NO, organize by concept/claim and integrate multiple sources into each paragraph.
What does ethos, pathos, and logos mean?
ethos: credibility
Pathos: emotion
Logos: Logic
Give me an example of a rhetorical device
irony, coordination, induction, metaphors, etc
What do you always need to ensure your evidence, strategies, and rhetorical choices relate back to?
the author's message
Give me an example of an argument thesis.
(Subject) creates (idea + perspective) because (reasons)
Give me an example of a quality synthesis essay thesis?
Although some sources argument (counter), the evidence from (source A, Source B, and Source C) demonstrate (idea + perspective) because (reasons).
What are very important parts of the rhetorical situation?
Audience, purpose, place + time
Give me two examples of rhetorical strategies
comparison/contrast, balance, appeals, shifts, logic, pacing, etc
What strategy are these all examples of?
irony, juxtaposition, paradox, antithesis, imagery
contrast
Is this a good argument thesis?
Rosa Parks said that patience is a virtue. I agree with this because being patient has taught me a lot of important lessons.
There is no original idea + perspective, you also must never ever use "I"
Is this a quality synthesis thesis?
Although some people argue autocorrect is degarding students competency, however, through the evidence presented in sources (A, B, and C) it is clear that auto correct aids in correction of mistakes to prevent future errors and increases self-awareness.
Concession: acknowledging that there is some validity to the opposing view
Qualification: acknowledging that your perspective is not the absolue
Refutation: disproving the opposing view
Give me an example of a strategy to form your paragraph around
contrast, appeals, comparison, etc
Is this a strong thesis, yes or no? and Why?
In The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln suggests that true freedom cannot be achieved until equity is inacted. He conveys this through the use of contrasting the past and the future and appealing to pathos.
Yes it is, there the strategies are properly listed and explained leaving room for devices to be discussed in the body paragraphs and the idea and perspective paint a clear message that can be connected back to.
What are the components to a quality counter argument?
qualification, concession, rebuttal
What are the two kinds of image sources you could get?
Qualitative (pictures/cartoons) and Quantitative (charts/graphs)
What are purposes in writing?
to inform, persuade, entertain
All of these devices are used for which strategy:
subordination, coordination, cumulative sentence, periodic sentence, rhetorical questions, exaggeration, repetition, simple sentences, fragments
Emphasis
Is this a good thesis? Yes or No, and why?
In I Have a Dream, MLK jr says that hope is important through metaphors, evidence, and personal experience.
No, there is no perspective accompanying the idea and the body paragraphs would be organizd by devices rather than strategies.
Is this a good argument thesis?
Increased tariffs leads to inflated prices which impact the working class. This can be seen through gas prices and tax rates spiking.
Yes, there is a clear idea and perspective with reasons that can be backed up with evidence.
Is this a quality thesis?
Sources clearly state that AI is more helpful than harmful. Some people think it hurts more than helps, but this is not true because of sources A,B, and C. AI is a useful resource.
This is a bad thesis. There is no because (perspective) or reasons explicily stated.
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