Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis Objective: LAFS.910.RI.2.6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. Target Skill: To write a rhetorical analysis of an argument. Materials: pen or pencil Mrs. Wickham VCS Secondary Writing Coach

Assassinated in Dallas, Texas: November 22, 1963

Assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee: April 4, 1968

Our Question How does Kennedy’s use of rhetorical strategies advance his argument? Cite evidence from the text in your response. What are rhetorical strategies? How do you know this is an argument?

Definition: any strategy or technique an author uses to get his point and purpose across to an audience. Rhetoric

“Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr “Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” April 4, 1968, Indianapolis, Indiana http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rfkonmlkdeath.html

How do you know this is an argument? Our Question How does Kennedy’s use of rhetorical strategies advance his argument? Cite evidence from the text in your response. How do you know this is an argument? Begin with: SOAPSTone Then ANALYZE

S = Speaker O = Occasion A = Audience P = Purpose S = Subject Tone SOAPSTone S = Speaker O = Occasion A = Audience P = Purpose S = Subject Tone

1. Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method. Identify the Text and Author Select a Verb Finish Your Thought

1. Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method. Identify the Text and Author Select a Verb. Finish Your Thought. In his "Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Kennedy 2. Add a verb which describes what the author does.

Verbs that Describe What an Author Does acknowledges enumerates presents adds explains provides asks explores proposes clarifies features recommends confirms furnishes shows confronts gives suggests compares identifies supports critiques illustrates teaches demonstrates invites tells describes lists traces encourages names   endorses offers entertains praises

Verbs that Describe What an Author Does acknowledges enumerates presents adds explains provides asks explores proposes clarifies features recommends confirms furnishes shows confronts gives suggests compares identifies supports critiques illustrates teaches demonstrates invites tells describes lists traces encourages names   endorses offers entertains praises

1. Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method. Identify the Text and Author. Select a Verb. Finish Your Thought. In his "Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Kennedy encourages 2. Add an adverb which describes tone.

affectionate derogatory gloomy nervous silly ambivalent desolate grave nostalgic sinister angry desperate grim objective skeptical annoyed diabolic happy ominous solemn anxious disappointed haughty optimistic stressful apprehensive doubtful hilarious outspoken suspenseful bewildered ebullient hopeless paranoid suspicious bitter elated humorous passionate sympathetic blunt empathetic impatient pathetic tender brusque encouraging incisive pedantic tense candid enraged incredulous pensive terse cautious euphoric indignant pessimistic thoughtful cheerful excited intimate pithy uncaring cold expectant introspective playful unconcerned compassionate fatalistic jocund proud uneasy conceited fearful joyful romantic unhappy confident fervent lugubrious sad unsympathetic confused foreboding melancholy sanguine upset contentious frantic mirthful sardonic vitriolic cynical frightened miserable scared whimsical delightful frustrated mocking scornful wistful depressed furious mournful serene worried derisive gleeful mysterious serious

1. Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method. Identify the Text and Author. Select a Verb. Finish Your Thought. In his "Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Kennedy cautiously encourages (what does the author do and how does he do it)

Our Question How does Kennedy’s use of rhetorical strategies advance his argument? Cite evidence from the text in your response.

1. Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method. Identify the Item. Select a Verb. Finish Your Thought. In his "Eulogy for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert Kennedy cautiously encourages all Americans to work together peacefully to end racism through his use of rhetorical strategies.

Claim It! Name It! Frame It!

Claim It! Quotation/Evidence from Text (Give an example of the writer’s craft) Name It! Terminology (film technique, rhetorical strategy, literary device) Frame It! Author’s Purpose (Impact on the reader and/or text) Kennedy says, “But the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings that abide in our land.”

Claim It! Quotation/Evidence from Text (Give an example of the writer’s craft) Name It! Terminology (film technique, rhetorical strategy, literary device) Frame It! Author’s Purpose (Impact on the reader and/or text) Kennedy uses climax when he says, “But the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings that abide in our land.” Climax – listing elements in order to emphasize the last listed detail.

Claim It! Quotation/Evidence from Text (Give an example of the writer’s craft) Name It! Terminology (film technique, rhetorical strategy, literary device) Frame It! Author’s Purpose (Impact on the reader and/or text) Kennedy uses climax when he says, “But the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings that abide in our land.” Climax – listing elements in order to emphasize the last listed detail. “All human beings” placed last in the list emphasizes Kennedy’s main point that Americans of all races must join together to end prejudice.

Your turn: 1. Read the definition and examples for the rhetorical strategy you have been assigned. Write the name of the strategy in the Name It! Column. 2. Find an example in the speech of your assigned strategy. Start with: Kennedy also uses (strategy) when he says, “ (copy your example)” 3. In the Frame It! Column, write a sentence which explains how Kennedy used the strategy to make his argument to the American people.

4. Write a concluding statement. Robert Kennedy’s use of rhetorical devices helped defuse an emotional powder keg and helped console a grieving nation. Repeat the steps using a rhetorical strategy of your choice on your handout.

Assassinated in Los Angeles, California June 5, 1968