Tutoring+the+Rhetorical+Analysis

=Tutoring the Rhetorical Analysis=

Here is an outline of the different parts of argument. This is only one way to look at the Rhetorical Analysis, but it can be helpful to try and decide what parts of the argument correspond to these headings.

1. Toulmin diagram a. Claim (thesis): what is the author trying to prove? b. Support (evidence) i. Facts ii. Opinions iii. Examples c. Warrants (unstated assumptions): “Where is the author coming from or what is causing the author to think this way?” i. Represent values, beliefs of author and author’s culture ii. Backing—reasons for underlying values or beliefs d. Qualifiers: **sometimes, maybe, might, many, some, few, possibly, probably** e. Constraints: people, events, objects that are part of the situation that have the power to constrain decision and action. Think of this as context or situation. f. Rebuttal (counter-argument): “What are the other possible views on this issue?” 2. Appeals (often part of evidence) a. Ethos—trustworthiness/credibility of author b. Logos—appeal to logic of the audience c. Pathos—appeal to audience’s emotions

Five Parts of Argument from UVA Writing Center: [] From UTA—The Toulmin Model: A Summary: []
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