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How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis

7/18/2016

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How to Write the (NEW) SAT Essay

So the focus of this essay is: How does a speaker communicate a message to their audience, right?.  

You will also talk about: How effective the speaker was at this task. 

You will NOT say how you feel about the speakers ideas or summarize them. You need to argue something, specifically what is mentioned above :) 

Your essay is going to be 4-5 paragraphs long. 

Your intro is going to be a Rhetorical Precis and is made of four sentences: 
  1. [Author] in his/her [genre, such as speech], [Title, if given] [(Year)], explains that [thesis]. (NOTE: The College Board is extremely picky that you MUST state the main idea of the passage in your essay. Why not in the very first sentence?)
  2. To strengthen this argument, [Authors last name] uses [2-3 rhetorical strategies, in chronological order].
  3. Through these strategies, the author hopes to [inform, persuade] his/her audience to/that [the purpose].
  4. In all, [Authors last name] writes in a formal tone and [how appeals to audience] to the [adjective] audience which are entirely appropriate and, in fact, effective. 
* I have a paper saved which words it very nicely and when I find that I will update the draft and let you know. 

The body paragraphs are going to discuss how this builds throughout the speech or article. 

In each one, first discuss what the author is doing, then discuss how they did it, then discuss why they did it and what it means for the audience (in other words, how does it make the audience feel?). Each point will transition to the next idea, constantly building on one another. 

What the author is doing: 
  1. In the beginning, [Authors last name] introduces the idea that [idea]
  2. As he/she continues, [Authors last name] discusses further how [a point that is closer to the thesis]
  3. Finally, he/she confirms that [some point the audience cant deny] 

How they did it: 

Try to know the names of devices you might want to comment on even though its not required. Make a note by everything interesting you see in the text and pick the best ones. My personal plan is to make brackets around things longer than 3 words because it is quicker but you do want to make notes on the passage. 

Devises you want to look for include: To strengthen this argument, Williams uses emotionally charged words to hook readers, extreme connotation to solidify the discrepancy between violence and nonviolence, and finally directly addresses the audience to persuade them to take a stance on the matter of resistance. 

Other things to look for:
Imagery (and the connotation of that imagery)
Bold exclamation (No, we will never give up!)
Extended metaphor 
Forced teaming (Our only hope is....)
Absolutes (every dollar spent on music has been invested in the lives of individuals)
Tone
Invective, or abusive language.
** I have two other whole PDF's with lots and lots of sophisticated things to point out. Let me know how you want me to send them to you.  

 I am looking at a passage now in which JFK says the actions of the rich steel robber barons display "wholly unjustifiable and irresponsible
 defiance". I chose to comment on tone as this is full of confidence and even aggressive! Later in that speech, JFK says they are acting with "ruthless disregard of their public responsibility." While this isnt the most toxic insult, it is still unkind to come from the president so I would write about invective and the way it helps him connect with people who also feel that way.  His point was to act stunned at the actions of the rich, and create a divide between poor Americans and the wealthy steel companies. His audience was the poor, and he sympathizes with them while putting blame on "them". 

Then, in the conclusion, comment on how effective the speaker was. (Likely they will be very effective as the College Board has chosen the passage for the SAT).

Think about what this piece means in history. In AP Language we learned about a SOAPSTone which stands for:
  • Subject (what is the essay about? examples: violence, change, history)
  • Occasion (What caused the essay to be written? Note the time and place. You will get this information in the blurb at the top. example: racial inequality in the 1900's across America)
  • Audience (What does the audience believe? What makes them agree?)
  • Purpose (What does the speaker what the audience to do?)
  • Speaker (Who were they? Why were they important? What do they want most?)
  • Tone (use the connotation of words to discover what the tone is. Usually it will shift in the article or speech)

If you remember, you should make SOAPSTone notes in the margin and discuss what this piece changed in history. 

Tips: 
  • If you are going to quote, you can just say "In lines 4-6, the author says" instead of (Author line)
  • Consider counter artument if you feel confident. 
  • The rubric is on page 181 of the book I gave you. This is a VERY important page.  
  • Remember good essay skills: stay focused on your main idea, be careful about word choice, etc. Looking at the rubric will help give you a good idea of what they want
  • DO PRACTICE ESSAYS! You have 50 minutes, right? So plan for 15 or so and then write write write. When you practice, you can prepare a plan alone or write as well. Baby steps still count :)
  • I have a tumblr post to share with you (not mine) with very good essay advise for essays which ask you to argue something (like essay 3 of the AP Language test). Its for a different prompt but I really like it. Let me know if/when you want it. 
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Clouds and Sunsets

7/18/2016

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I love clouds. And sunsets. Theyre just so pretty.

So my cheap-o camera is really lame compared to the professional ones, but I figured I'd share some clouds and some sunsets with you.
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Guys Slimline Bible

7/16/2016

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Title: Guys Slimline Bible
Translation: New Living Translation (NLT)
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Publication Date: June 1, 2016
Price: $16
Source: Tyndale Blog Network

Age Range: 9 - 12 years
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Pages: 1086
Rating: 4.5

Synopsis: 

The Guys Slimline Bible blue chevron edition is the perfect gift for all occasions and features the easy to understand New Living Translation text. The 53-page dictionary/concordance helps kids locate passages on various topics. Includes 8 pages of full-color maps, a blue ribbon marker, and a special presentation page.

The New Living Translation text is excellent for young readers because it is so clear and they can understand what they are reading! When they can read and understand God’s Word, God can work in their hearts!

Opinions: 

This book is a combination of two things I really enjoy: The NLT translation and tiny Bibles. I love to carry a Bible with me and tiny ones are great to sneak in a bag. 

This is a good Bible for child, teen, or adult to take to church as it is easy to carry and not too heavy or anything. 

Honestly, this book is simply a basic Bible and I dont think it should just be marketed for guys. 

When I was selecting a book to review, I also had the option of Tyndale sending me the girls on instead. It had a frilly pink heart on the cover and didnt seem like something I would carry around. Yet I was interested to see what made a guys Bible a guys Bible so I chose this blue one. 

Besides the cover, there isnt much extra to it. The inside cover includes a verse about strength: I am going to share Psalm 62:5-8 even though 7 is the only one included. It is a very nice passage. 

5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
    for my hope is in him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress where I will not be shaken.
7 My victory and honor come from God alone.
    He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
8 O my people, trust in him at all times.
    Pour out your heart to him,
    for God is our refuge. 

I realize that girls tend to have insecurities about beauty and guys tend to have insecurities about their manliness but I am sure that a lot of my more feminist minded friends would throw a fit over the girls book having a message "You are pretty" and the guys book having a message "You are a courageous leader." I myself chose the "guys" message and am glad that I did. 

As for the Bible itself, I think it deserves a 4.5. It has maps. It has red letters. Its a good Bible, if there can be bad ones. 

I dont think interested readers should be limited to just for guys, and I dont think it should be just for children but it would be a good gift or purchase for those that do fall in these categories. 

You can get your copy from Amazon here. 

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Tim Challies Quotes

7/13/2016

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Hey everyone.

Thank you to everyone who filled out my recent blog survey. I have decided not to change the theme but to update the accent color from purple to the dark pink color it is now.

Also I am relaxing my blog schedule a bit and expanding Mondays to humor, inspirational, and fun. I expect them to look more like Friday posts in the future.

Today I am starting a series with quotes from TimChallies.com. Tim posts collections of recent articles and videos he wants to share everyday, and with them, an image. Here are some I have saved:
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