Ted Talks: TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat — and the rise of bite-sized content
https://www.ted.com/talks/qiuqing_tai_tiktok_insta…
Requirements:
– In the introduction paragraph(s), generally address the topic at hand and why it matters to certain people, summarize the speech, provide the rhetorician’s central argument and purpose, and give some context about this person (see the bio at the end of the speeches).
– Establish a clear thesis in which you state the main points you will make regarding your rhetorical analysis of this article.
– Summarize in your own words a few of the key claims the speaker presents in their speech, and identify the evidence type (ie. fact, line of reasoning, personal testimony, expert opinion, etc.). Concretely cite the supporting evidence itself (meaning you should quote and/or paraphrase). Describe how strong the content and delivery of that evidence is for certain audience
– Analyze and evaluate the different kinds of strategies the speaker uses in their speech to convince the audience. You must consider all three appeals: ethos, pathos and logos (ethical, emotional, and logical appeals.