Examining Potential Sources for Rhetorical Strategies

Examine two potential sources for rhetorical strategies (including elements such as ethos, logos, and pathos) and present your findings in a clear and organized way.

A rhetorical analysis requires you to use critical reading skills to “break down” a piece of writing and examine the choices the writer has made. It’s important to remember that a rhetorical analysis is not a summary of the main ideas in a text. It is an examination of how the author writes. Choose two sources and consider elements of purpose and audience, such as the style and language used and the format and organization. Consider argumentative strategies such as how the author seeks to present themselves or their viewpoint as trustworthy, provide facts and evidence, evoke an emotional response from the reader, or appeal to their values.