Rhetorical Analysis of a Speech

Rhetorical Analysis of a Speech: Compose an essay analyzing the speaker’s use of rhetoric; particularly addressing ethos, pathos, logos Links to an external site., and target audience. Review all resources provided in modules for more detailed instructions and formatting rules. Speech choices are below with links to the full text. I would also suggest finding a video of your chosen speech on YouTube (if available) to see the speech delivered as you read along. 1. We Shall Fight on the Beaches (Winston Churchill) Links to an external site. 2. Speech at the March on Washington (Josephine Baker) Links to an external site. 3. Steve Jobs Commencement Speech (Steve Jobs) Links to an external site. 4. Space Shuttle Challenged (Ronald Reagan) Links to an external site. 5. The Perils of Indifference (Elie Wiesel) Links to an external site. 6. 9/11 Address to the Nation (George W. Bush) Links to an external site. 7. Presidential Inauguration Speech (John F. Kennedy) Links to an external site. 8. Women’s Right to the Suffrage (Susan B. Anthony) Links to an external site. 9. I Am Prepared to Die (Nelson Mandela) Links to an external site. 10. Quit India (Mahatma Gandhi) Links to an external site. If the above topics do not interest you, you can also choose any speech found at the link below. Links to an external site. This essay should be 800-1000 wordsnot including title, heading, or Work Cited. This essay should conform to the expectations of academic writing including: The use of formal standard American academic prose (which we discussed in class) Typed with 12 pt font, in Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, without the extra spaces between the paragraphs, and with the appropriate heading Having an interesting and appropriate title. a formal argumentative thesis statement (not implied) Example: This speech is effective in its persuasive argument because __________. Fully developed paragraphs including an introduction and a conclusion. IN THE ESSAY YOU SHOULD: Have a clear, unified, and specific thesis where you offer your conclusionwhether or not this communication was effective. Use a clear organizational strategy (Points from greatest to least or least to greatest works well) Use the standard vocabulary we have established in this class (ethos, pathos, logos, etc.) State your opinion and validate (back it up) with evidence from the speech. Cite your evidence using the correct MLA style. There is only one source needed for this assignment and it is the speech itself. All examples of rhetoric should come from the text of the speech.