Rhetorical Analysis

Questions that are so intelligent that they need no answer

Avoiding answering a question using another

The faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion.

Being cool about everything.

The goal that the speaker/writer wants to achieve

The effect of the reader's mindset on a piece

A cultural goal defined by societal norms

Survival

Effective

Flippant

Eloquent

Persuasive

Detailed

Delta

Pathos

Logos

Ethos

Delta

Pathos

Logos

Ethos

Delta

Pathos

Logos

Ethos

A mythical Greek hero that a form of writing is based on.

Having the power of persuading; tending to influence or win over the mind or will.

Setting forth, or set forth, as an instance; specifically, in logic, singular; relating to a single individual.

A thoughtful, reflective activity leading to effective communication, including a rational exchange of opposing viewpoints.

To unpack the writing prompt

To internalize the question and all its parts

So you will be more sensitive to applicable details while reading

To practice active reading skills

The rhetorical choices

Purpose of analyzing the elements

Author and title of the passage

The gist of the passage

Title and author

Author's intended effect on reader

Analysis and references from the passage

The specific choices, strategies, and devices