Engl Rhetorical (Malc)
According to the TAMU online writing center, textual analysis, "should explore the [speaker or writer's] goals, the techniques (or tools) used, examples of those techniques, and the effectiveness of those techniques. When writing a rhetorical analysis, you are NOT saying whether or not you agree with the argument. Instead, you’re discussing how the rhetorician makes that argument and whether or not the approach used is successful.”
Revisit the speeches you looked at earlier and draft a full analysis of the rhetorical efficacy of that speech. Those speeches once again include:
Your final essay must be at least 700-750 words in length and in MLA FORMAT while including:
• A specific thesis statement that makes a quality judgment on whether or not the chosen speech is effective at achieving its purpose.
• A discussion of intended audience
• Who is the intended audience? How do you know? What specific sentences or phrases in the speech lead you to this conclusion?
• A discussion of the speaker's credibility
• How does the speaker indicate experience or expertise on the subject at hand?
Sample Solution
[Speech Title], delivered by [Speaker's Name] on [Date], is a powerful and persuasive speech that effectively achieves its purpose of [state the purpose of the speech]. By employing a variety of rhetorical techniques, the speaker successfully engages the audience and delivers a compelling message.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this speech is [target audience]. This conclusion is supported by several factors, including:
- The subject matter: The speech addresses [topic], which is of particular interest to [target audience].
Full Answer Section
- The tone and style: The speaker uses language and imagery that resonates with [target audience], such as [specific examples].
- The references and examples: The speaker cites sources and provides examples that are relevant to [target audience], demonstrating their understanding of their concerns and interests.
- Ethos: The speaker establishes their credibility by [mention specific examples of how the speaker demonstrates their expertise and trustworthiness].
- Pathos: The speaker appeals to the audience's emotions by [mention specific examples of emotional appeals].
- Logos: The speaker uses logical arguments and evidence to support their claims. For example, the speaker cites [specific examples of evidence].