Analyzing Rhetoric Project

Analyzing Rhetoric Project

Description: You will be creating a powerpoint analyzing a famous speech for rhetorical devices. In your analysis, you must include background information on the speaker and the historical context while making sure to cite all sources. Because of the difficult nature of these speeches, you will also research and define key vocabulary words. You will also be evaluating the speech through a Biblical Worldview. Upon completion, you will record a video of yourself.

Expectations:

1. At least four slides of background information (speaker and historical context)
2. At least five vocabulary words defined
3. All examples of ethos, pathos, and logos identified and explained
4. All examples of other persuasive techniques (ex. loaded language, celebrity testimonial, bandwagon, statistics, facts, etc.) identified and explained
5. Biblical evaluation included and emphasized
6. Pictures and other visuals are included
7. All outside sources are correctly cited in MLA format and are on the very last slide
8. Submit BOTH a recording or yourself and your presentation (powerpoint, prezi, etc.)

Instructions/Suggestions:

1. Preview each of the speeches and decide which one you would like to analyze.

1. Sign up for the speech on the provided Google Spreadsheet
2. Up to three people can analyze the same speech, so first come, first serve

• Analyze the speech.
  • .    Look for persuasive/argumentative techniques first

1. Decide which device each technique exemplifies the most
2. Determine if there are any other examples of ethos, pathos, or logos
3. Identify and define difficult words or unfamiliar terms

• Evaluate the speech through a Biblical Worldview
  • .    What stance does the speaker take that we should embrace as Christians? Explain

1. What beliefs are contrary and should be rejected by believers? Explain
2. What ideologies seem Christian, but have been skewed by the world? Explain

• Research the time period and author from reputable sources.

1. Go to wikipedia for a brief overview, but do not use them as a source
2. I highly suggest using Google Scholar
3. If you are in dual-enrollment or have a library account, you have access to thousands of articles through their online databases
   1. Author background should include a brief overview of their lives as well as any major accomplishments
   2. Historical context should give events leading up to speech, and the ramifications after the speech

• Design your presentation.

1. Pick a theme or make your own theme
2. Use pictures and visuals (don’t forget to include them in your bibliography)

Analyzing Rhetoric Project Rubric

Presentation:

Visuals and pictures enhance the presentation.Theme shown throughout the slides.

Background Information:

Includes at least four slides. Speaker background is thorough, but not overly. Historical context gives the viewer knowledge of the events that led up to the speech and what happened afterwards.

Analysis of Rhetoric:

Evident that the student analyzed the entire speech. Both rhetorical appeals and persuasive techniques properly identified and entirely explained.

Biblical Evaluation:

Clearly identified and explained Biblical/nonBiblical values or ideas presented by speaker.

Mechanics:

2 types of grammar mistakes.Bibliography slide included and in MLA format (NO LINKS).