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Worksheet Description

The Rhetorical Analysis worksheet is a tool for students to analyze a text in terms of its rhetorical composition and effectiveness. It asks a series of questions aimed at uncovering the author’s purpose, the focus of the text on key claims or topics, the tone of the text, the intended audience, and the types of appeals and evidence used. Additionally, it prompts students to consider the potential success of the text with its intended audience, inviting them to critically engage with the text’s persuasive strategies.

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to conduct a thorough rhetorical analysis by examining various aspects of a text. It helps students identify the author’s main objectives, the strategies employed to communicate the message, and to whom the message is directed. The worksheet also guides students in assessing the use of rhetorical appeals such as ethos, pathos, and logos, and the evidence provided to support the text’s claims. By completing the worksheet, students practice evaluating how effectively a text communicates its message and appeals to its audience.