Introduction; Features of Speeches; Essay Organization Rhetorical Analysis Introduction; Features of Speeches; Essay Organization

Purpose and Methods Thesis: author’s purpose (hint of methods perhaps) Synonyms (argument & strategies, etc.) These (purpose and methods) are the most important things to remember about Rhetorical Analysis.

Aristotelian Triangle A way of discussing the methodology of speech- making SAT (C) Speaker Audience Topic (Context) Consider the interaction of the various elements with each other (relationship between each) S A T

Features of Speeches Ethos in the beginning (to convince the audience to listen to/ trust the speaker) Logos (with some pathos) in the middle – the meat of the speech Anticipation of Opposition Arguments (shutting them down before they can raise the opposition); Refutation Call to Action at the conclusion of the speech (take an action; change of belief)

Organizing Your Analysis Paragraphs focused on (this is what the topic sentence is about) sub-purposes speech elements (chronologically: beginning, middle, end – articulate the sub-purposes for each part in the topic sentences) separate components of larger purpose topics different audience groups change in tone of the speaker Paragraphs supported with details about the speaker’s methods and commentary about the effect(s) of these methods

PH Prompt Patrick Henry spoke to the Virginia Convention that was assembled to consider how their colony and others might react to King George III behavior towards them on March 23, 1775 – about a month before the “shot heard round the world” at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. Read his speech carefully. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze Henry’s purpose and the methods that he uses to persuade his audience.

Insight Work toward Universal Principles Why is this relevant in contemporary life? Discussion of complexity

MVPs Through the use of rhetorical devices such as pathos and ethos, Patrick Henry conveys the mindset of the colonists for freedom during the pre-revolutionary era. (Chandni-1) Henry fervently argues to the blindly loyal colonists the unsavory motives of the British and fallacy in America’s failure to act. (Yuxi-3) In his speech to the Virginia Convention, Henry uses logical and ethical appeals to attempt to convince his audience that they must take up arms against the British. (Shiv-4)

MVPs (continued) Henry utilizes rhetorical questions and spiritual references to convey the urgency for support in the upcoming fight for liberty. (Tram-5) Through his elaborate use of logos and relationship with the audience Henry persuades the people of the convention to take action to fight for their independence from British rule. (Clare-6) Henry uses a wide array of [rhetorical strategies] to [arouse] the anger and confidence among the colonists to be ready for the fight against the British. (Ooha-7)