Example Of Rhetorical Analysis Process

Throughout the rhetorical analysis writing process, I learned different techniques on how to better understand the message being conveyed. This activity allowed me to better understand Critical Thinking, and now I can make more clear and reasonable judgments on a topic. I also learned Critical Reading, which allows me to not only recognize what is being said, but how the topic is being presented. But even with that being understood, I still hit some brick walls while writing, but I slowly overcame and learned from those obstacles. The part I found to be the most difficult about the analysis of the speech was, figuring out which parts where logos, ethos, and pathos. I had to read and listen carefully to Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech in order to better understand the message he was trying to express. For the visual, what I found difficult was reading into the details. There were many small details that at first, I just glanced over, not realizing the critical role they played in representing the main idea. To overcome this difficulty, I had to look at the image one piece at a time, examining each part carefully. Also, presenting my image in class helped, because Professor Markowski was able to point out small details and explain how and why they were significant.
The main technique I learned is how manipulation can occur. I was able to learn about manipulation through MLK’s speech; his voice and emphasis allows the audience to concentrate on certain aspects of his speech. As for the illustration, I always knew manipulation occurred, but I did not realize how the littlest part of the image could convince the viewer to think of a topic in a different manner. After understanding how the manipulation tactics work, it allowed me to view the speech and image differently than I would normally view a piece of writing or an