1. The Rhetorical Analysis
How do I write this thing?

2. Rhetorical Analysis Prompt
Write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Patrick Henry uses to achieve his purpose.
Rhetorical Analysis Prompt

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

4. The Introduction Hook and transition Elements of SOAPSTone
This is your background information
Thesis
States Henry's claim and the devices he uses to achieve his purpose. 

5. 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.
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

6. 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?

7. Transition between SEE Sets
Topic Sentence
W= What
W=Where (evidence)
H= How
(2 sets of each)
Transition between SEE Sets

8. The Conclusion Restate your thesis So what?
Tell why the piece is important – what significance it has in history?
Clincher – relate back to hook

9. 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.

10. Your Outline
Please use all of your available resources to write your outline. (SOASPTone, the speech, the analysis chart, example essay)
It must be in complete sentences. This is basically your rough draft.

11. Your Outline
Please use all of your available resources to write your outline. (SOAPSTone, the speech, the analysis chart, the example essay)
It must be in complete sentences. This is basically your rough draft.