Rhetorical Analysis Essay

AP Lang Essay Review

Poll

After hearing his argument, what is your stance?

• I completely agree.

• Sounds convincing, but...

• I completely disagree.

• Sounds so biased; it triggers me.

Open Ended

Because...(Write your immediate reaction to this. What are you thinking? GO! WRITE TO THINK).

Open Ended

How did it make you feel? What phrase or words did he use that made you feel that way? Think about HOW he said what he said, NOT WHAT he said, but HOW. It is the HOW that creates an effect. He may also, may have used a tone or/and an intonation. HOW DID HE SAY IT?

Open Ended

Did you recognize the rhetorical choice he used? What effect does that device usually create? Did it work on you? Explain.

Open Ended

Put it TOGETHER: Use the Line of Reasoning Sentence Frames to help you begin a paragraph with commentary. Note: this is not meant to represent an entire essay. You will need to include additional sentences to fully develop your analysis with concrete evidence and thorough commentary.

Now watch the following video and think about the HOW the commentators or anchors say what they say. Then, use the sentence frames to construct your analysis.

Think about HOW they present the evidence. How they phrase things, or what images they show you? What video clips do they choose to support their message?

On your own:

This next clip is a from a TiK Toker that posts parodies or a form of satire. She is responding to the "furries" issue and the recent protest in Utah.

​The Rhetorical Situation

Open Ended

Type your response here using a sentence frame for your analysis. Make sure to use specific evidence to support your claim.