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Decoding Rhetorical Texts: Mastering the Art of Analysis

Dive into the world of rhetorical analysis, exploring how texts, authors, and audiences interact. Learn to dissect the 5 key components of a rhetorical situation and uncover the messages embedded in communication. Practice annotating and understanding these elements with a real-world example. Enhance your skills in recognizing shifts in tone, repetition, and overall message success.

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Decoding Rhetorical Texts: Mastering the Art of Analysis

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  1. Rhetorical Situation: An Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis English 3 AP/ AP Dual

  2. Rhetoric • Rhetorical analysis is a form of criticism or close reading that employs the principles of rhetoric to examine the interactions between a text, an author, and an audience.

  3. 5 Parts of a Rhetorical Situation • The text, which is the actual communication, whether written or spoken  • The author, which is the person who creates a specific communication  • The audience, who is the recipient of a communication 

  4. 5 Parts of a Rhetorical Situation (continued) • The purpose(s), which are the various reasons for authors and audiences to engage in communication. Also includes exigence (later). • The setting, which is the time, place, and environment that surrounds a particular communication. 

  5. Rhetorical Analysis is understanding how these 5 parts work together We will practice annotating and understanding these 5 parts of a rhetorical analysis with, “You May Want to Marry my Husband” by By Amy KrouseRosenthal (New York Times). Take out your annotation guide and reading guide.

  6. AS we read, think about where these 5 ideas are found 1st Read 2nd Read We will go back to find the 5 parts. We will go back to think about how they all work together—how does the author encourage the audience to accept their message? And, finally, we will think about the message and its success overall. • Read to understand. • Be cognizant of what we are looking for. • Notice and note shifts in tone, repetition, where the title is said, etc. All the “good stuff” you have been learning.

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