Examine jordans speech through use of rhetorical perspective

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Assignment: Aristotelian Analysis Paper

Description:

The goal of this paper is to conduct a rhetorical analysis of a speech using Aristotle's "rhetorical appeals" aka ethos, pathos, and logos. Through an analysis of a speech and the usage of ethos, pathos, and logos within that speech, you should show your knowledge and understanding of the rhetorical theory and how the theory can be used to "unpack" a rhetorical artifact.

Objectives to be met:

A. Demonstrate your understanding of Aristotle's ethos, pathos, and logos.

B. Use Aristotle's theory to evaluate and critique Barbara Jordan's speech at the 1976 Democratic National Convention.

C. Demonstrate command of the mechanics of writing, including using proper grammar, spelling, and academic referencing (using APA Style).

Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech

Part 1

YouTube Video: "Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 1976, part 1".

Part 2

YouTube Video: "Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 1976, part 2".

Part 3

YouTube Video: "Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 1976, part 3".

Additional Information:

Your paper should:

A. Show that you have read through AND watched Barbara Jordan's keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention

B. Outline Aristotle's three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) in your own words

C. Examine and evaluate Jordan's speech at length through the use of this rhetorical perspective.

Paper Organization

A. In total, the first portion of the paper will provide introductory information about the speech such as a summary of what was covered, the political climate at the time of the speech, and some background on Jordan.

B. The second portion will present the rhetorical theory in your own words (i.e. What is ethos? What is pathos? What is logos?)

C. The final portion will involve you critiquing the speech using the theory (i.e. How does Jordan use ethos? How does Jordan use pathos? How does Jordan use logos?)

Reference no: EM133518782

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