University of Florida Wk 9 Superman and Me Analysis Discussion

Week 9 Discussion 1

For this discussion post you will be focusing on one aspect of writing an analysis; rhetocial appeals. Read the following 2 readings from Writing Matters: “How Hip-Hop Music Lost Its Way and Betrayed Its Fans,” p. 120-121 and “p. 126, the box containing the birthday cake image. Answer the prompt below:

• Choose either essay and conduct your own analysis focusing on rhetorical appeals. Discuss where you can see the author appealing to logos (rational, logical claims, or evidence), ethos (where the text shows the expertise or credibility of the author or the sources), or pathos (drawing on the audience’s emotions or sympathy).

Suggested length: 200 – 250 words
Due: Post no later than 11:59PM Thursday, Week 9

Respond to two of your classmates’ posts. Monitor your own posts.
Suggested length: 100 words each respons

Week 9 Journal

For this journal you will write an analysis based on the reading, “Superman and Me,” by Sherman Alexie. After completing the reading answer the questions below:

• On p. 124 in Writing Matters and/or p. 13 in Language Awareness choose 2 of the points to analyze based on the assigned reading.
• Use specific examples and evidence to support your claims

For example: I chose to analyze the writers main point or thesis from the reading, “Superman and Me.” I will state the thesis directly and then use evidence from the text to support my answer.

Be sure you have addressed the prompt, that you are specific, and that your entry says something worthwhile. Journal entries are informal writing, but as with all class writing, editing counts. Be sure to proofread your entry.

Suggested length: 200-300 wds.