Rhetorical Analysis

8 Week Course--$150 for course materials and live support as needed

 

Everything is an argument. In both our visual and print world, we are constantly bombarded with persuasive ideas. To understand and interpret the arguments in the world around us, we should study the art of rhetoric. Rhetoric is defined as, "the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques."

 

This course will explore and discuss the process of rhetorical analysis. This course can function as a review and practice for the AP ( Advanced Placement ) English Language and Composition exam as I am an AP authorized teacher, or can stand alone in the study of rhetorical analysis and writing. 

 

Students will study the art of argument in select non-fiction pieces to understand how arguments are constructed, what are argument techniques, and also what fallacies that might weaken arguments. Along with deconstructing arguments, students will also explore how to build their own arguments through rhetorical analysis essay writing--both analyzing non-fiction texts, as well as writing argumentative essays of their own.

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What you receive with this course:

- 8 engaging videos from a highly qualified teacher

- Comprehensive lessons with engaging homework designed to deepen your understanding
- Responsive and personalized feedback to all your questions
- A curriculum that makes learning both fun and effective

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Learning goals you will meet:
-in depth understanding of how to construct and deconstruct arguments
-the ability to read critically
-develop tools to write an effective argument
-furthering reading comprehension skills