ESSAY #2 Directions
For Essay #2, you will write a rhetorical analysis of President John F.
Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech. Pay particular attention to pathos,
logos, and ethos. What are the focal points of the speech? Does
Kennedy use themes? Identify rhetorical devices in the speech and
how they work to empower its impact. Refer to the explanation of
common rhetorical devices on
https://www.thoughtco.com/rhetorical-devices-4169905
A transcript of the speech can be found here
https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?
flash=false&doc=91&page=transcript
Watch JFK deliver the speech here:
https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-f-kennedys-
inaugural-address-video
Here are the
MUSTS
:
1.
Your paper must be 500-550 words
. Stay within this range.
2.
Your paper must be in MLA format
: You must double space your paper,
12-point font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. Full heading in
upper left corner of first page, and last name with page number in
header on top right.
3.
Your paper must be grammatically sound
. Proofread and edit as
necessary. If you need additional help, please visit the Writing Lab on
campus.
4.
DO NOT use outside sources
! No citations are necessary as any
quotations used will come from the speech.
5.
This is an individual assignment
. No collaboration is allowe
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ESSAY #2 Directions
For Essay #2, you will write a rhetorical analysis of President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech. Pay particular attention to pathos, logos, and ethos. What are the focal points of the speech? Does Kennedy use themes? Identify rhetorical devices in the speech and how they work to empower its impact. Refer to the explanation of common rhetorical devices on:
https://www.thoughtco.com/rhetorical-devices-4169905
A transcript of the speech can be found here:
https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=91&page=transcript
Watch JFK deliver the speech here:
https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-f-kennedys-inaugural-address-video
Here are the MUSTS:
1. Your paper must be 500-550 words. Stay within this range.
2. Your paper must be in MLA format: You must double space your paper, 12-point font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. Full heading in upper left corner of first page, and last name with page number in header on top right.
3. Your paper must be grammatically sound. Proofread and edit as necessary. If you need additional help, please visit the Writing Lab on campus.
4. DO NOT use outside sources! No citations are necessary as any quotations used will come from the speech.
5. This is an individual assignment. No collaboration is allowed.
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