Essay in rhetorical analysis MLA style 4 pages

The Argument Essay

Conclusion

Claim

Introduction

Title of Essay

Body

Make sure the title is interesting and thought-provoking. It is a representation of your work and your ideas.

In the introduction provide the following information:

 Issue

 Background

 Definition of terms

This is your thesis statement. Make sure it is NOT an announcement, but a concise

presentation of your entire argument

Reasons and

Evidence (Ethos)

 Reason 1

1. Types of Evidence

 Reason 2

2. Types of Evidence

 Reason 3

3. Types of Evidence

Logical(Logos)

What logic is being

used to

demonstrate/proof

a point?

 Inductive

 Deductive

Emotional Appeals

(Pathos)

 Need or Value 1

1. Target 1

 Need or Value 2

2. Target 2

 Need or Value 3

3. Target 3

*avoid begging or direct

appeal

Counter Argument

 Opposing view 1

1. Acknowledgement,

accommodation, or

refutation

 Opposing view 2

2. Acknowledgement,

accommodation, or

refutation

*keep it at two points only

In your conclusion, be sure to include the following:

 Restatement of the claim

 Final appeals (usually this will be an emotional appeal)

 Urge reader to take action