For this assignment, you will choose one of the following articles and write a rhetorical analysis of it (we will be reading and discussing these texts in Week 3): “Defining the Relationship” by Rob Jenkins, Everything’s an Argument pp. 220-223 “The Toxicity in Learning” by Jenny Kim, Everything’s an Argument pp. 247-251 “Message to My Freshman Students” by Keith Parsons

Rhetorical analysis

RATIONALE In this age of social media, we are constantly bombarded with information: advertising, political messages, news reports, disinformation campaigns, conspiracy theories, and endless, endless memes. Being able to analyze these messages is an important skill to have, not only as a college student but as a professional in your field and as a citizen of the world. At every turn, we encounter a host of different perspectives and experiences that attempt to persuade us—and such attempts are not always ethical, honest, or made in good faith.

Rhetorical analysis

Understanding the rhetorical tools used to communicate (or potentially manipulate or outright deceive) not only helps you better understand the messages others attempt to convey, but it also helps you more effectively express your own intentions and ideas. Being aware of the rhetorical situation of any given argument will help you become a more effective, sophisticated, and ethical communicator/writer, which is essential to ensuring your success in the roles you will play before and after you graduate.

Rhetorical analysis

YOUR TASK For this assignment, you will choose one of the following articles and write a rhetorical analysis of it (we will be reading and discussing these texts in Week 3): “Defining the Relationship” by Rob Jenkins, Everything’s an Argument pp. 220-223 “The Toxicity in Learning” by Jenny Kim, Everything’s an Argument pp. 247-251 “Message to My Freshman Students” by Keith Parsons.  You must summarize the article in the second paragraph of your essay. Then, drawing on rhetorical concepts discussed in your textbook and in our class, compose an analysis that examines the text’s use of appeals in light of the text’s rhetorical situation.

Rhetorical analysis

In order to conduct your analysis, consider the following questions: ➢ What values, assumptions, and beliefs must one possess in order for the argument to be persuasive? ➢ In what larger social or cultural conversations does the text participate? ➢ How is the argument structured? What proof is provided to back up claims? ➢ What stylistic choices are significant to the (in)effectiveness of the argument? ➢ How does the author utilize the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos? Be sure to include the vocabulary we learn in class in your paper: rhetorical situation, purpose, audience, context, rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), etc.

Rhetorical analysis

Your analysis should demonstrate your understanding of these concepts and your ability to apply them appropriately. FORMATTING Required page length: minimum of 750 – 1,000 words (2 ½ – 3 pages) Times New Roman size 12 font Double-spaced with one-inch margins all around Your essay must have an original title The first page of your paper should look like this example of a document formatted in MLA style. https://youtu.be/LJU9LsyBGsU

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