Week 1.2 Wednesday 9.28 Rhetoric.

Why Technology Can Be A Bummer

In-Class Writing:
What are your thoughts about the article "The Meaningfulness of Lives"?  Free write your responses and reactions to the article.


Rhetorical Prezi

Rhetorical Appeals
Ethos
Logos
Pathos

Rhetorical Analysis
Motivation
Context
Reader
Author
Product
Limitations

"I Have a Dream" - MLK Jr's March on Washington 

Introduce Rhetorical Analysis Assignment

Group RA of "The Meaningfulness of Lives"
Who is the author?  Why does that matter?
Where is it published?
What is the exigence? 
Who is the intended audience?
What is the argument?  How do you know?
What logos is used? - How many other people are mentioned?
What pathos? 
What ethos?
What techniques are used to engage you?
Did he convince you of his point?


Looking Forward
Monday 9.2

• NO CLASS.  Happy Labor Day.
• Email me (hartridh@gvsu.edu) a link/copy of the article you will use for your Rhetorical Analysis Paper (1st paper).  I suggest using an opinion piece from a reputable newspaper/magazine such as The New York Times, the Washington Post or the LA Times. I do not recommend a letter to the editor as that often does not contain enough information to form a good and detailed rhetorical analysis. 
  

Wednesday 9.4

• Ethos in Our World presentation.  Make sure a hard copy has been emailed to hartridh@gvsu.edu by the beginning of class.
• Bring a copy of your rhetorical analysis article.
• Read:

1. "How to Detect Propaganda"
2. "Storyville: The Horror of Editing and Revising"
3. "Gotcha"

(If NYT site is still down I will upload pdf files)