rhetorical analysis

Regular thesis template

Through [RC1] and [RC2], [author] [moves, persuades, urges] [target audience] to [action], ultimately revealing [purpose].

Nuanced thesis template

Although [opp. arg.], [author] employs [RC1] and [RC2] to [purpose], urging [audience] to [action]

BP template: 1) Claim

[author] [verb] [RC] to [purpose] [audience]

BP template: 2) Evidence

Organize the evidence (quotes) through strats

BP template: 3) Analysis

Appeal → Situation → Effect

BP analysis: Appeal

This creates [appeal/effect] by…

BP analysis: Situation

This works because [audience trait/occasion]

BP analysis: Effect

As a result, [audience] [verb]…

Metaphor sentence starter

The author equates [A] to [B] to illustrate…

Diction

Sets tone, relatability

Connotation

Triggers emotional reaction

Imagery

Appeals to senses + emotion

Long sentences

Overwhelm

Short sentences

Urgent

Figurative language

Familiarity, relatable

Allusion

Connection to shared values

Irony

Exposes hypocrisy/flaws

Anecdote

Creates emotional connection

Concession

Fairness (ethos)

Cause/effect

Shows consequences