Rhetorical Analysis
Wagner 1101
Your assignment is to write an essay that analyzes a piece of rhetoric. You will examine at least
three types of rhetorical techniques and use your analysis of them to make an argument about
the piece as a whole.
A few examples of rhetorical techniques:
-Word Choice
-Organization
-Visual Effects
-Sound Effects
-Writing style, punctuation, sentence structure
-You may address how any of these techniques play into appeals to audience (logos,
pathos, ethos)
Some of these techniques may blend together to an extent. The techniques will vary depending
on which type of piece you choose to analyze.
Grading:
Use of Evidence (from the piece you are analyzing): 20%
Explanation of Rhetorical Techniques: 20%
Thesis Statement: 20%
Topic Sentences: 20%
Formatting, Grammar, Clarity: 20%
12 pt. Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double spaced, 4 pages.
Rough Draft (just need a couple pages) due: September 20
Final Draft due: September 27