In this assignment, you will analyze the rhetorical strategies—and whether these strategies are effective—of one of the following: Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists,” Graff’s “Hidden Intellectualism,” or Gay’s “The Illusion of Safety/the Safety of Illusion.” Choose just one essay. Your analysis should include an assessment of the context and the rhetorical situation as well as a close analysis of rhetorical appeals. Identify the argument the author makes. If you had to summarize the author’s stance, what would you say is their stance? Now, how does the author develop and support that argument? What strategies and devices do they use? Note key passages, recurring phrases or images, powerful metaphors or analogies, use of real-world examples, and any other textual elements that advance his/her argument. Since ethos, pathos, and logos are universal elements of persuasive writing, you ought to discuss how the author uses one, two, or all three of these rhetorical appeals, as well as other factors that impact the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s argument. Yes, use the words ethos, pathos, and logos in your analysis. Ultimately, you should offer a clear evaluation of their work by addressing this question: How effective is the author’s message?
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