Rhetorical Analysis and “Diet for a Warm Planet”

August 3rd, 2017

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Rhetorical Analysis and “Diet for a Warm Planet”

Write a 1,200+ word literary analysis in which you examine “Diet for a Warm Planet” by Julia Whitty. Your essay should respond directly to the following prompt:
Write a rhetorical analysis of Whitty’s proposal.
•   Explain how she uses logos—appeals to common sense, reason, and values—to win over her readers.
•   Explain how she uses pathos—appeals to emotions such as fear, guilt, hope, etc.—to persuade.
•   Explain how she uses ethos—appeals to reader’s sense of fairness and trust.
•   In the end, be sure to make an overall assessment about whether her proposal is persuasive or not.
Specific Essay Requirements:
Introduction must include the following elements:
•   ?    A title that reflects your thesis
•   ?    Engaging opening line
•   ?    A clear announcement of author, title, and genre
•   ?    Brief, general summary/context of text
•   ?    A critical claim (thesis)
Thesis Requirements:
•   ?    Clear
•   ?    Focused
•   ?    Supportable
•   ?    Worthy
•   ?    Addresses assignment
Body paragraphs must meet the following requirements:
•   ?    At least four comprehensive body paragraphs
•   ?    Topic sentences that reflect thesis
•   ?    At least three quotes from the text that advance individual arguments
•   ?    Transitions within and between paragraphs
•   ?    Thesis-driven prose
•   ?    A minimum of summary
Conclusion must achieve the following:
•   ?    Bring closure to your essay—your thesis.
•   ?    Suggest the significance of your analysis.
•   ?    Avoid summarizing the text.
Prose Requirements:
•   ?    Rhetorical Analysis must be written in the “literary present” tense.
•   ?    Quotes must be integrated and introduced correctly.
•   ?    Context (explanation) for each quote must be provided.
•   ?    Self-reference must be omitted. Avoid the “I.”