Beveridge v Anti-Imperialists

Starter 12:  Interpret the rhetoric.  What effect does this flag have on you personally?

TURN IN STARTERS 6-12!!!


Senator Beveridge's speech and The Anti-Imperialists.  Discuss the rhetoric of each document.

1.        What kinds of noteworthy words and phrases are used?

2.       What can we infer about the ideology of the rhetor?

3.       What value system must the rhetor and the audience share for this rhetoric to be effective? (Aristotle’s enthymeme)?

4.       How does this rhetoric affect you as an unintended “actual” audience member?  Why do you think it has the effect it has?



Homework:  Writing Assignment Due Monday!

Read Clara's letter from Buddha as a model of creative rhetorical response!