UNV 150 Week 2 Assignment Help

UNV 150 Week 2  Assignment Help | Grand Canyon University

Analyzing Arguments

Find an example of a persuasive argument (it might be found in a part of a speech, a scene in a movie, a news story, an opinion posted on an Internet blog, or a sports show). Be sure to select an argument that is appropriate for this assignment. Do not try to analyze the argument of an entire movie or book or play.

Include a text version of the argument at the end of the paper. This does not count toward your word count.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words do the following:

Begin with an introduction that briefly summarizes the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero on rhetoric.

Apply ideas on rhetoric to the selected argument by doing the following:

1.      Point out language that is used to appeal to pathos (emotions).

2.      Point out language that is used to appeal to logos (reason).

3.      What language establishes the speaker's credibility or ethos?

4.      Does the argument follow Cicero's Five Canons of Rhetoric?

How does the argument hold up when analyzed using modern rhetorical theory?

Conclude by evaluating the effectiveness of the argument.

1.      Was the argument effective?

2.      Why do you think the argument was effective or ineffective?

3.      Which parts of the argument were strongest and weakest? Support your answer.

Utilize topic materials and two to three academic resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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