Essay #2

Apply your knowledge of rhetoric by consistently rhetorically analyzing Andrew Jacksons speech to Congress in 1830 regarding the Indian Removal Act for Essay #2. In every body paragraph, use at least one quote from the speech to rhetorically analyze and explain how Jacksons speech shaped & influenced Congresss impression of Indigenous tribes & eased their concerns for removal as a result. Therefore, students must analyze how Jackson used rhetorical devices throughout his speech in order to paint a specific image (impression) of Native Americans and explain how painting this image, unfortunately, could ease Congress’ concerns to remove Indigenous communities. Integrate at least three quotes from the speech as evidence & integrate one VVC database article for support

Only use these rhetorical devices to analyze (as they are applicable):

**find rhetorical combinations (refer to PPT-slide 8)

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

You must:

• have a listing thesis that clearly addresses each prompt objective in one, concise sentence demonstrating listing format. Address the rhetorical devices used, the image Jackson portrayed, and a concisely stated idea to how concerns for removal were eased as a result.
• apply rhetorical devices correctly and successfully explain how the rhetorical devices used within the speech could ease concerns and persuade support for removal. Only use ethos, pathos, logos
• have organized paragraphs & essay
• use a minimum of 3 quotes from Jacksons speech as evidence and apply proper quoting rules and conventions according to MLA. *Reminder: use one quote from Jacksons speech for each body paragraph to rhetorically analyze and address the prompt objectives
• incorporate 1 quote from a VVC database article into your essay as support. Do not exceed 5 quotes total between your primary and secondary sources. Recommended VVC databases for your research: U.S. History in Context (Gale), America History and Life (EBSCOhost), Academic Search Complete, CQ Researcher, or Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
• restrict quote length to 4 lines or fewer
• have a Works Cited page. Include citation for database article and Andrew Jackson Speech (the speech citation is available on the download version of Essay # 2 prompt above)
• maintain a professional tone
• be 4 FULL pages (minimum) to 5 pages (maximum)- this does not include the Works Cited page
• be typed, double spaced, in 12 pt. Times New Roman font with one-inch margins all the way around (MLA form