Essay Assignment Ch. 4 (CS)

For this assignment, you will write an analysis of the rhetorical writing strategies and techniques Elie Wiesel uses in his speech – The Perils of Indifference, to achieve his purpose in his essay. Basically, does the Wiesel’s choices, of rhetorical/literary devices (logos, ethos, and pathos) and the connection to his message and today’s society, in his argument effect the reader/audience and explain how and why? Don’t forget to include a few connections to how Wiesel’s message applies today. Basically, was his use of rhetorical devices in his speech effective or ineffective AND how his message applies with what is going on in today’s global society?

Your claim statement should answer this question. Apply your critical reading skills to break down the whole of the text into the sum of its parts. Do NOT summarize or analyze the message of the speech or bring in other sources.