Review/Discuss rhetorical analyis of George W. Bush's speech
Who was Osama bin Laden?
Rhetorical Analysis of Osama bin Laden's open letter to America.
As you read, annotate the letter with attention to the elements of rhetoric that we have studied. On a separate sheet of paper (electronic recommended), answer the following questions. You may work together with a partner, but each person should do and submit their own assignment. Due Monday, September 16.
1. What is Bin Laden’s message?
2. Who is his audience?
3. What is his purpose? What does he want his audience to accept?
4. Do you see any logos? Give examples.
5. Evaluate his use of pathos. What beliefs/convictions/emotions does he appeal to?
6. Where do you see ethos? How does he attempt to establish credibility and moral character?
7. What ideology does this rhetoric transmit?
8. How does this rhetoric impact you as an audience member?
9. Compare and contrast bin Laden’s rhetorical discourse to George Bush’s.
a. How are they similar?
b. How are they different?
10. Is Osama bin Laden’s letter rhetorically effective? Why or why not?
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Homework
- Finish rhetorical analysis.
- Edmodo: Using your rhetorical analysis as a basis, discuss Bin Laden's letter with each other. Post the most insightful ideas from your analysis to Edmodo and respond to your peers' insights. (Continue your conversation thread on Bush's rhetoric.)