Ideas for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay

IMPORTANT!:  Just in case this is still unclear, you need to choose ONE of the argumentative texts about the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy to analyze for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay.  This discussion is meant to be a casual, brainstorming discussion, so you may switch articles after this discussion if you like.

POST: Respond to the prompt below by Monday, 7/31, by 11 pm.

RESPOND: Comment 2 other posts by Tuesday, 9/1, by 11 pm.  Offer suggestions for rhetorical strategies that the poster didn't mention, ask for clarification when needed, etc.

PROMPT: Explain your general ideas about the rhetorical strategies used by the text you've pick for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay. Please be clear about which text you've chosen and provide evidence from the text to support your analysis. Where and how do you see the article using the Rhetorical Appeals?  Does it rely heavily on a specific argumentative mode?  You might also consider the following:

• Who is the intended audience?  
• What is the overall argument that is being made? 
• What is the purpose of the argument?—to change minds, to make people upset, to get people motivated?

Minimum Requirements

• Post and comment to the discussion on-time.
• Respond to the prompt; complete all elements required by the discussion prompt and any commenting requirements.

Netiquette

• Be kind and respectful to others
• Use full sentences
• Avoid jargon and acronyms
• Use language that supports others