Assignment task:
Writing a rhetorical analysis of a persuasive writing piece, such as a recently published editorial or column about a controversial issue. You will need to consider the rhetorical situation (i.e. subject, author, purpose, context, audience, and culture), along with the rhetorical strategies used to create the argument. Back up all your claims with evidence from the text.
Overall, your task is to assess whether your chosen piece persuades its audience of the central claim and reasons by identifying the audience, argumentative purpose, and central argument, along with evaluating the overall rhetorical effectiveness of the piece. You must remain from a third person perspective.