Week II


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  For this assignment, you are required to complete a rhetorical analysis of the following.  A Secret Weapon to Fight Climate Change: Dirt https://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/a-secret-weapon-to-fight-climate-change-dirt/

You will write a short of 800 to 1000 words.  Be sure it has an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.Address the following:

  • What is the context for the argument being presented? 
  • Who is the target audience? How do you know? How does the author appeal to that audience? 
  • What is the author’s tone of voice in the paper? It is effective? How do you know? 
  • How does the author appeal to ethos, pathos, and logos? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text. 
  • How does the author convey their attitude toward the subject at hand in the article? 
  • How does the author handle opposing views, if applicable?   

Ultimately, your goal as a writer in the rhetorical analysis is to make an argument about the effectiveness of the author in the piece. Is the piece effective or ineffective? The questions above will help you support your points.  Please make sure that you quote frequently from the text in support of your argument. Be sure to format your paper and cite your sources according to APA guidelines.