- Grade that I think that I deserve: A-. I think that my paper was a good rhetorical analysis, however it is lacking in some areas. Although my introduction had some guiding points that helped guide the reader throughout the rest of the paper, I was interesting and grabbed the readers attention. Also I didn't feel as though my analysis itself was unified. There were times in my paper where the reader may have been able to get lost. Although there were things that didn't make my paper perfect, I feel as if it was between A+ and B+ material.
- If I had another chance I would fix the things that I mentioned in my before paragraph. Also I would have better analyzed my audience so that I was better able to connect with them.
- My biggest challenge is probably connecting with my audience. It is hard for me to see where they are coming from, and to assume what their thoughts are.
- My papers biggest strength is probably analyzing and breaking down the rhetorical tools. It was fairly easy for me to find examples, and I thought that I did a good job at analyzing them.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Presidential Debate
Rhetorical tools
1. rhetorical question- Romney says "And you are asking; why lower the rates?"
2. ad hominem- Obama brings up his anniversary, which diverts from the argument. He says this trying to gain sympathy from his audience.
3. pathos- Romney mentions experiences that he was witnessed with grieving people without jobs, which makes the audience feel sympathy.
4. ethos- These personal experiences Romney had with these people without jobs also built his credibility.
5. structure- Romney builds structure with his organization. He lists out 5 ways to get people jobs.
6. Logos- Both candidates were constantly throwing out facts and numbers supporting their claims.
7. Hand Gestures- Both candidates also use hand gestures throughout the debate. For example, Obama used hand gestures when describing the our countries growing debt.
8. Eye Contact- Romney was constantly looking at Obama, trying to make eye contact, but Obama kept looking down.
9. Repetition- Romney repeats this sentence for emphasis: "No tax cut will be made that adds to deficit."
10. Allusion- Romney refers to past events when his sons would keep asking him until they did what they wanted him to.
1. rhetorical question- Romney says "And you are asking; why lower the rates?"
2. ad hominem- Obama brings up his anniversary, which diverts from the argument. He says this trying to gain sympathy from his audience.
3. pathos- Romney mentions experiences that he was witnessed with grieving people without jobs, which makes the audience feel sympathy.
4. ethos- These personal experiences Romney had with these people without jobs also built his credibility.
5. structure- Romney builds structure with his organization. He lists out 5 ways to get people jobs.
6. Logos- Both candidates were constantly throwing out facts and numbers supporting their claims.
7. Hand Gestures- Both candidates also use hand gestures throughout the debate. For example, Obama used hand gestures when describing the our countries growing debt.
8. Eye Contact- Romney was constantly looking at Obama, trying to make eye contact, but Obama kept looking down.
9. Repetition- Romney repeats this sentence for emphasis: "No tax cut will be made that adds to deficit."
10. Allusion- Romney refers to past events when his sons would keep asking him until they did what they wanted him to.
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