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Question: Now that you've chosen your topic for this essay, let's get into the analysis of it. For this assignment, brainstorm and take notes on your chosen example(s). You'll need to take notes on at least 3 rhetorical aspectsfrom your example(s). A list of these rhetorical aspects can be found here: Analyzing Visual Media.

Be sure to provide details from the example(s) itself to help flesh out these analysis notes, as we need to provide evidence from our observations.

For example, don't just say: "This ad uses pathos" - tell me HOW we see pathos in the ad (in the form of a visual? Music? Color?), and be specific. What emotional response is it inspiring in the viewer?

The more details and thought you put into your analysis now will help you gather what you need for the essay next week (and make drafting it much easier!).
Let's also start working on the thesis for this essay.

Your thesis should give an idea of what you'll be examining in this example(s) - what rhetorical aspects stand out to you as being important and most useful in communicating the creator's message? Appeals? Audience? Use of multimedia? Is this example(s) effective or ineffective at communicating its message?

You can get started with your thesis by following the template below:

[Your chosen example] uses [key rhetorical elements you'll analyze] in order to communicate [identify the message] in hopes of [identify the purpose] an audience of [identify the audience]. This example is [effective/ineffective] because of [give reasons why you think this].

Be sure to revisit the Crafting Clear Thesis Statements lecture and take a look at some Example Thesis Statements: Rhetorical Analysis