Write a 2-3 page essay in MLA format and in the third person analyzing either Jennifer Hawes’ use of ethos, logos, and pathos in Grace Will Lead Us Home or Susan Klebold’s use of ethos, logos, and pathos in “I Will Never Know Why”.

Rhetorical Analysis

Write a 2-3 page essay in MLA format and in the third person analyzing either Jennifer Hawes’ use of ethos, logos, and pathos in Grace Will Lead Us Home or Susan Klebold’s use of ethos, logos, and pathos in “I Will Never Know Why”.

Tip:

Find two quotes that demonstrate ethos, logos, and pathos each—dedicate a body paragraph to each. You will only need six quotes for your entire essay, with a total of eight paragraphs.

Introduction:

In your introduction, you will briefly introduce Klebold or Hawes and establish their credibility as it relates to the article’s subject. Introduce the article by stating the title followed by a 2-3 sentence summary.

Then, you will state your thesis that presents an argument or judgement related to the author’s use of rhetorical appeals.

Note: By definition, this thesis cannot be a summary. Instead, make your thesis arguable.

Example: Klebold effectively uses ethos, logos, and pathos to establish…

Body Paragraphs:

Begin each body paragraph with a topic sentence that argues how Hawes uses one type of appeals. (You may have 2 body paragraphs dedicated to each type of appeal. Use one example of textual evidence in each paragraph)

Your topic sentence should describe how Hawes uses an appeal and then explain the effect of the appeal.

Example: Hawes cites numerous statistics to support the reasoning of her argument.

Conclusion:

Consider using a strategy listed in section C2-c in A Writer’s Reference.

Evaluate Marling’s overall argument in relation to her use of rhetorical appeals.