Identify the kinds of evidence that the piece uses in the argument, such as quotes from experts, historical data, or empirical evidence.

https://heraldcourier.com/opinion/their-view-looking-back-and-ahead-19-years-after-9-11/article_edf1144d-7df0-5b17-b7df-e233d420fef3.html
Here above is the piece you will be doing the rhetorical analysis on. Just copy and ppaste it into your search engine and it should come right up.
Look and think about the questions below you might find them useful in helping
build the rhetorical anaysis
What is the piece’s main argument? Write out that main idea in one sentence.
• Identify the kinds of evidence that the piece uses in the argument, such as quotes from experts, historical data, or empirical evidence. What is each piece of evidence used to do, show, or say?
• Apply the S.T.A.R. criteria to the evidence that the piece uses. Does the evidence meet each criterion?
• Which kinds of evidence are most dominant in the piece?
• Are some kinds of evidence more successful than others? Why?
Introduction (1 paragraph)
• Use an appropriate attention-getter to provide an engaging opening to the paper.
• Formally introduce the piece under analysis by identifying the piece’s title, date, author/speaker, and when given, the place of publication.
• Conclude the introduction with the thesis statement.
• Plan on allocating no more than 125 words to this paragraph.
Body Paragraphs (2 paragraphs)
• Structure / organize each body paragraph using the M.E.A.L. Plan: each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence; two pieces of evidence that illustrate or show the strategy / technique “in action;” a brief analysis of the strategy in relation to its impact on the argument; and end with a sentence that clarifies the overall success of the strategy.
• Plan on allocating 150 words to each paragraph.
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
• Avoid repeating your thesis statement or topic sentences in your conclusion.
• Consider structuring your concluding paragraph around answering this question: What was most successful on a rhetorical level of the piece under examination?
• Consider using an attention-getter strategy that could build good closure for the essay.
• Plan on allocating no more than 125 words to this paragraph.

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