First, we read and very closely analyzed the rhetorical strategies used by Martin Luther King, Jr. in his final speech. While reading, we looked at elements such as: appeals, diction, tone, structure/arrangement, and schemes and tropes. (we did this on Thurs.&Fri.)
Next, on Tuesday, we brought this analysis into focus by considering the WOW with an in-class discussion:
What was his purpose? ... (we considered both the immediate picture and the big picture here)
How did he go about trying to achieve it? ...(we reviewed our rhetorical study and chose the most effective techniques used and defended why)
Why did this speech matter and resonate with his audience? ...(we read this article to round out our contextual and rhetorical understanding, then defended the most significant context points)
*If you were absent, please complete this using this pres.
Then, on Wed., we watched this speech given by Robert Kennedy on April 4th, 1968 in Indianapolis. After watching, we read it here and create a plan for a rhetorical analysis essay if this were the given passage.
*If you were absent, please complete this essay plan at home.
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