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1 The Rhetorical Analysis
How do I write this thing?

2 The Format Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Conclusion
4 Paragraphs

3 The Introduction Elements of SOASPSTone
This is your background information put into 2+ sentences Thesis States Henry's claim and the devices he uses to achieve his purpose. 

4 On the steps of the Lincoln memorial on August 23, 1963, Dr
On the steps of the Lincoln memorial on August 23, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech that has become known as one the most important speeches in United States history. With a diverse crowd of over 200,000 people gathered at one of the largest civil rights demonstrations, King spoke to a nation divided by the civil rights movement. Speaker Audience Occasion

5 The Introduction – Thesis Statement
In his/her (form of communication) (writer/speaker)                    letter, speech, essay, article and title     author's or speaker's name employs (device) and (device) in order to             rhetorical questions, repetition, parallelism, etc.    (strong verb + author's claim/purpose)     inspire, assert, suggest, examine, encourage 

6 The Introduction – Thesis Statement
In his speech "I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King Jr. employs repetition and allusions in order to advance his ideals for  equality in hopes that one day people of all races can live  together in racial harmony.  

7 On the steps of the Lincoln memorial on August 23, 1963, Dr
On the steps of the Lincoln memorial on August 23, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech that has become known as one the most important speeches in United States history. With a diverse crowd of over 200,000 people gathered at one of the largest civil rights demonstrations, King spoke to a nation divided by the civil rights movement. In his speech "I Have a Dream" Martin Luther King Jr. employs repetition and allusions in order to advance his ideals for  equality in hopes that one day people of all races can live together in racial harmony.

8 Analysis Paragraph Structure
The analysis paragraph is similar to the basic SEE Set structure paragraph, in that: A well-developed paragraph is two or more WWH sets expanded; however, you need to use a TOPIC SENTENCE at the beginning and a CONCLUDING SENTENCE at the end. Topic Sentence-Statement that clarifies your analysis for the paragraph WWH Set-What/Where/How of your 1st piece of evidence WWH Set-What/Where/How of your 2nd piece of evidence Concluding Sentence-Commentary that ties these WWH sets back to your topic sentence.

9 Writing WWH Sets: Analysis Writing
WWH set is for analysis essays when analyzing an author’s argument or purpose. W: What strategy/device is the author using? W: Where is this strategy/device being used? (textual evidence) H: How does the author use this device/strategy effectively in order to further the piece?

10 Example WWH Set In Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech, he utilizes an allusion to the Declaration of Independence to convey his ideas about equal rights and generate change in the treatment of African Americans. Specifically, Dr. King quotes this iconic American document when he declares that “[t]his note was a promise that all black men, yes black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the ‘unalienable rights’ of ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.’” By alluding to the cornerstone and foundational work of the United States government, he effectively conveys the fact that African Americans were not receiving the justices and liberties granted to them by the Declaration of Independence and demands these “unalienable rights” for all people, not just white men.

11 Final thoughts Remember to go beyond stating what and where the device/strategy is in the piece. ANALYZE how it is effective and why it contributes to the overall piece as a whole. Be sure to connect your WWH sets using transitional words and/or phrases to make smooth transitions—this will help your points show relationships and flow together nicely.


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