Monday, November 3, 2014

Banneker rhetorical analysis


HW:  Two rhetorical analysis paragraphs of Banneker's strategy towards Jefferson.  Here are some ideas to organize:

 Strategy #1- How does Banneker “build a bridge” to Jefferson?
A)    What does Banneker do to reach out to Jefferson? 
B)    Rhetorical strategy #1- Textual evidence/ Rhetorical Device?
C)    Why would this work on Jefferson?

             Strategy #2- Appeal to….
A)    Describe the rhetorical strategy and its intended effect on Jefferson.
B)    Rhetorical strategy #2- Textual Evidence/Rhetorical Device?
C)    Why would this strategy specifically embolden one to work against slavery?

             Strategy #3 – Patterns of language to reveal Banneker’s tone.
A)    Do you see any patterns?  What is unique about this word choice and what positive effect would it have on Jefferson towards Banneker’s intent?
B)    Specifically reference the amount of times the pattern occurs and provide a sample.

C)    Why would this strategy specifically embolden one to work against slavery?



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