3.07 Rhetorical analysis

A literary analysis is a type of analysis that focuses on the interpretation and meaning of a literary work, such as a novel, short story, or poem. This type of analysis considers the elements of literature, such as the characters, plot, setting, and themes, and how they work together to create meaning.

A rhetorical analysis, on the other hand, is a type of analysis that focuses on the use of rhetoric in a piece of writing or speech. Rhetoric refers to the techniques and strategies that a writer or speaker uses to persuade or influence their audience. A rhetorical analysis considers the elements of rhetoric, such as the purpose of the text, the audience, the speaker or writer, the use of language, and how they work together to achieve the writer or speaker's goals.

While both types of analysis focus on understanding the meaning of a text, they approach this goal in different ways. A literary analysis focuses on the elements of literature and how they create meaning, while a rhetorical analysis focuses on the elements of rhetoric and how they are used to persuade or influence the audience. Your final paper is a rhetorical analysis, which means that you are focusing on the LANGUAGE the author uses, not simply providing a "book report" about the piece of literature you selected. 

Follow the step-by-step directions to complete this essay. 

Important note: to earn credit for this assignment you MUST follow the outline provided. This is not a creative writing assignment!