2 Parts

Part 1

1. Read   “Barack Obama’s Speech on Race”  [opens in new window] or as the attached PDF. 

After our class activity, you'll return here to and write a rhetorical analysis paragraph in which you analyze multiple parts of rhetoric and explain if you believe that Obama's speech is persuasive (strictly based on rhetoric).

Barack Obama's Speech on Race.pdf

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Part 2 ( 2 separate parts)

1. In this reflection, write a paragraph (or more if desired) reflecting on your text choice for the textual analysis essay. You should identify what speech you're going to be using for your essay as well as reflect over the following questions (and more if your brain has more to share!). Where did it come from? Why did you choose this one? Have you decided whether or not it is persuasive? What aspects are you/do you think you'll focus on in your essay?