Choose ONE of the eulogies given at George H.W. Bush's funeral (you picked up a paper copy of this in class, but they are all linked below, in case you want to switch).
George W. Bush's eulogy to his father
George P. Bush's eulogy to his grandfather
Jim Baker's eulogy to his friend
Jon Meacham's eulogy to his friend and writing subject
Read and analyze the eulogy for the choices this speaker made to convey his message and memorialize his close friend/relative. Consider ways that this person used both literal and figurative language to bring across his point. Look for places that his diction was particularly elevated and effective, and the ways that appeals of ethos and pathos were included to emphasize how Bush should be remembered.
Develop a writing plan and an opening introduction paragraph with thesis, rather than writing a full rhetorical analysis essay. Ref. this doc to help with your writing plan.
This will be due on Tuesday, 12/11.
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