Rhetorical Analysis Essay Strategies

The video tutorial explains how to approach a rhetorical analysis essay in a free response question. It emphasizes the importance of reading the prompt carefully, identifying rhetorical choices, and explaining how these choices help the author achieve their purpose. The tutorial also provides guidance on effective time management, suggesting specific time allocations for analyzing the prompt, reading the passage, and writing the essay within a 40-minute timeframe.

What is the main difference between a rhetorical analysis essay and a synthesis essay?

• Synthesis essay is about rhetorical choices.

• Rhetorical analysis focuses on one source.

• Synthesis essay requires only one source.

• Rhetorical analysis uses multiple sources.

What is the primary task in a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Analyzing rhetorical choices.

• Summarizing the passage.

• Comparing multiple sources.

• Listing rhetorical devices.

What is the purpose of reading the passage closely in a rhetorical analysis essay?

• To find rhetorical choices.

• To memorize it.

• To summarize it.

• To compare it with other texts.

Why is it important to explain how rhetorical choices achieve the author's purpose?

• To demonstrate understanding of the text.

• To make the essay longer.

• To fill the essay with content.

• To show off vocabulary.

What is the key to doing well in a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Writing a long essay.

• Using complex vocabulary.

• Identifying many rhetorical devices.

• Explaining how choices serve the author's purpose.

What mistake do many people make when writing a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Identifying too many techniques.

• Explaining techniques without context.

• Identifying techniques without explaining their purpose.

• Not identifying any techniques.

What should you focus on when considering rhetorical choices?

• The number of rhetorical devices.

• The length of the passage.

• The audience and context.

• The author's vocabulary.

What should you consider about the audience when analyzing rhetorical choices?

• Their reaction to the text.

• Their education level.

• Their location.

• Their age.

How much time is recommended for analyzing the prompt?

• One to two minutes.

• Five to six minutes.

• Ten minutes.

• Fifteen minutes.

What is the suggested time allocation for reading the passage closely?

• Ten to twelve minutes.

• Fifteen minutes.

• Six to eight minutes.

• Two to three minutes.