I chose Malala Yousafzai's speech at the Youth Takeover of the United Nations (2013).
I need all the pathos, ethos, logos in the paper. References are not included in 1000-1500 words. approximately 4-5 pages.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Purpose
For this essay, you will be writing a rhetorical analysis, defined as an essay that "should explore the rhetorician's goals, the rhetorical appeals employed, examples of those appeals, and the effectiveness of those appeals. When writing a rhetorical analysis, you are NOT discussing whether or not you agree with the argument," and you are NOT expressing an opinion about subject matter of the work you're analyzing. "Instead, you're discussing how the rhetorician makes his/her argument and whether or not the approach used is rhetorically successful." (Texas A&M )
Steps
I. Choose one of the following speeches for your rhetorical analysis. Links to the text of each of these speeches is available on Canvas, located under Module 7: Rhetorical Analysis Essay:
• Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech (1963)
• Malala Yousafzai's speech at the Youth Takeover of the United Nations (2013)
• General George Patton's speech to the 3rd Army (1944)
II. Actively read and annotate the text of your chosen speech.
III. Write an analysis in which you:
1. Assert a thesis regarding the rhetorical effectiveness of your chosen work.
2. Organize your essay according to an analysis of the key tenets of rhetoric
a. Audience
b. Purpose
c. Tone
d. Rhetorical appeals (pathos, ethos, logos, kairos)
A suggested outline for your essay is attached to this document and available on Canvas under Module 7: Rhetorical Analysis Essay.
Miscellaneous Requirements
Length: 1,000-1,500 words (4-6 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt. font)Organizing a Rhetorical Analysis
A rhetorical analysis can take many forms, but the outline below provides a widely accepted format for this type of essay. Although you are not required to follow this outline, it may be a good idea if you are unsure as to how to go about organizing your discussion. Whatever you decide, your essay should be logically organized with a clear overall structure.
I. Introduction
• Introduce the subject matter of your analysis.
• Engage your reader.
• Assert your thesis. Your thesis should identify the subject matter of your analysis, assert your position regarding the rhetorical effectiveness of your chosen work, and provide a preview to your reader of your primary areas of focus (plan of development).
II. Describe the Rhetorical Situation
• Who is the speaker/writer?
• What qualifies this person to deliver the rhetorical message?
• What is this person's purpose?
• What is the primary point/thesis?
• Who is the audience?
III. Identify and Analyze any Rhetorical Appeals
Appeals to Ethos
How does the writer establish his/her credibility for the audience?
• Is the writer/speaker knowledgeable about the subject matter?
• Does the content presented seem accurate, legitimate, believable?
• Does content seem to be based upon authoritative sources?
• Does the writer/speaker have relevant experience that creates credibility?
• Does the writer/speaker appear to be reasonable (likeable, unbiased, a good person)?
Appeals to Logos
Describe how the writer/speaker asserts and supports primary claims (topics of discussion).
• What claims are being made?
• How are the claims supported?
• What type of evidence is presented?
• Does the writer effectively explain and create a connection between his/her primary claims and the evidence provided? (Is the connection logically explained?)
Appeals to Pathos
Consider how the writer/speaker connects emotionally to the audience.
• How does the writer/speaker appeal to the audience's emotions and values?
• How does the writer/speaker appeal to the audience's legitimate fears and concerns?
• How does the writer/speaker appeal to the audience's emotional needs and need for self-esteem?
• What specific emotions does the writer/speaker evoke in the audience?
• How does the writer/speaker appeal to those emotions?
IV. Discussion Regarding If/How the Writer/Speaker Navigates Opponents
Consider how the writer/speaker acknowledges and navigates opposing viewpoints.
Does the writer/speaker anticipate and acknowledge opposing viewpoints?
Does the writer/speaker handle opposing viewpoints in a reasonable fashion?
Does the writer/speaker preemptively refute opposing viewpoints?
V. Conclusion
Bring it all together. Here are some methods to do that:
Discuss the primary rhetorical technique(s) of the writer/speaker.
Discuss the overall rhetorical effectiveness of the writer/speaker.
Discuss any potential problems with the writer's/speaker's rhetorical approach.