Rhetorical Analysis essay

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Analyzethe attached letter.

The essay should have

  • An introduction

Use the introduction to give the rhetorical situation (writer, purpose, audience, audience expectations, genre etc.)

Do not try for a fancy start about writing or rhetoric etc. Just start by giving the rhetorical situation.

End introduction with a thesis.

  • Body paragraphs (2 paragraphs)

Identify and explain strengths of the letter

Identify and explain weaknesses of the letter

  • Conclusion

Explain what the writer could do to improve the letter.

Explain keeping the audience and purpose in mind.

Give a couple of sentences summing up what you have just written.

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It is important to complete the essay.

  • I should use terms from the rhetorical analysis.
  • I must mention at least one appeal and one strategy.
  • Give a thesis
  • Give clear topic sentences
  • Be sure to give details, evidence from the letter/email—quote and paraphrase as required.
  • Explain why something is a strength or weakness
  • Use transitions between paragraphs
  • Be sure to proofread
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  • Introduction
    • Explain the rhetorical situation (author, genre, audience, purpose)
    • Thesis: State your opinion about the letter (e.g. it has some strengths, but the weaknesses will limit its effectiveness … it has a few weaknesses, but the strengths make it a good letter … )
    Body Paragraphs
    • Strengths: Give a topic sentence
    • Include rhetorical strategy, appeal, style, format, tone, organization etc.
    • At least two strengths, but not more than three (you won’t have time).
    • Weaknesses: Give a topic sentence
    • Include rhetorical strategy, appeal, style, format, tone, organization etc.
    • At least two weaknesses, but not more than three (you won’t have time).
    Conclusion
    • Explain your recommendations to improve the letter (what should the author change and why)
    Note: ** be sure to mention at least one rhetorical strategy and at least one appeal in your essay **

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Instruction: Read the letter from John Doe. Then, write a well-developed essay discussing how effectively this letter achieves its purpose. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in the letter? Are there rhetorical appeals and strategies that the writer has used well? What could the writer do to make this letter more effective? Explain your reasoning. Human Resources 1020 Hull Street Baltimore, MD 21230 1.888.4.AMOUR Hi, I’m a student at Salisbury University, studying for a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. I was excited to discover your internship program and I’m writing about positions with your company. My courses in marketing have convinced me that sales and marketing is a career option I would like to explore. In fact, my last class was fun and I excelled in the class. More importantly, an internship with Under Armour would be mutually beneficial and i would like it very much. Your company has an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction. I know that the combination of my education and motivation to excel will make me an asset to your marketing department. I have enclosed my resume that has additional details about my background, including my great GPA. If possible, I would like to call you next week as to follow up to see if you would review my qualifications and consider me for a position for your company. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a convenient time. I look forward to speaking with you. Should you have any questions before that time, you may reach me via phone (410-332-5188) or via email (mm00000@students.salisbury.edu ). Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Doe 1000 University Terrace Apt #000 Salisbury, MD 21804
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Institution
Date
Professor
Letter Analysis
I.

Introduction
Thesis: This application letter displays a clear purpose and intention of John Doe’s
communication with the company. However, there are some weaknesses that will
reduce the ability of the company accepting Doe’s application.

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Body

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Conclusion


Running head: LETTER ANALYSIS

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Letter Analysis
Name
Institution
Date

LETTER ANALYSIS

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Letter Analysis

Introduction
The genre of this piece of writing is an internship application letter. The author of this
letter, John Doe is a student studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Salisbury
University. The writer is writing this letter to seek an internship position in the marketing
department at Under Armou...


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