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Writing Effectively TCXG 272. April 29, 2008 Dr. Riki Thompson. Rhetorical Analysis of Rhetorical Analysis. 10 min-Read essays & take notes. Prepare to discuss Read essay “Protecting Freedom of Expression” (p. 123) Read essay “Curse and a blessing” (p. 126) Take notes about Style Tone
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Writing EffectivelyTCXG 272 April 29, 2008 Dr. Riki Thompson
Rhetorical Analysis of Rhetorical Analysis 10 min-Read essays & take notes. Prepare to discuss • Read essay “Protecting Freedom of Expression” (p. 123) • Read essay “Curse and a blessing” (p. 126) • Take notes about • Style • Tone • Audience • Language • Rhetorical strategies
Analysis notes • Ateya generally agrees with Bok’s argument about freedom of speech in spite of problems that this freedom creates. • Critiques-Where Bok’s rhetoric is (in)effective: • Uses tact and diplomacy in arg style, so as not to alienate readers • Weak on the surface, but might work (flexible) • General enough (adaptable) • Needs more facts to persuade reader Interviews w/ students would have been more effective evidence • Critiques-Where Ateya’s rhetoric is (in)effective • Meet tests (????)-More info needed to understand this • Personal statement effective b/c it gives her credibility (ethos) and shows emotional connection (pathos) (legitimizes, need to speak, • Personal confirms the writer’s argument by showing agreement (shows own position/possibility creates bias) • Showing position also keeps arg open for more discussion for reasonable people to disagree on (key component in academic argument)
Housekeeping • Catalyst survey • Revised Response Papers due Thurs • Writing conferences next week • Groups of 2 & 3 (15 min/person) • Read peer’s paper before conference • Bring a revision plan for your paper • Bring questions about your paper • Rhetorical Analysis Draft (ePortfolio) • Mon-May 5th! • Peer Review Comments (ePortfolio) • Fri-May 9th!