Posted: September 13th, 2017

Martin Luther King "I have a dream" speech

-i want you to write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay –the topic is Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech. – requirement. -You should not include more than one in-text citation per paragraph, and the conclusion should contain no citations. In addition, only one short quote and one long quote are allowed per essay. -You will be required to cite at least two sources for this essay (the text you’re analyzing and at least one source to support your analysis). Introduction (lays the foundation for readers who might not be familiar with what you’re analyzing) Summarize the text being critiqued Discuss the author and their background (if appropriate) Present your thesis -Body paragraphs (dig into the rhetorical features present in the text) Discuss issues related to the audience and the appeals Discuss specific elements that relate back to the points about the audience Discuss what others have said about the text – Conclusion MLA Formatted Works Cited Page

The shape of the essay will evolve depending on the text you select. Thinking back to the sample essays, each took a different path to meet the goal, but they all had certain elements in common. See the list for guidelines: Make sure to logically transition between ideas. Stay on topic and let your thesis be your guide. Each paragraph should have a strong topic sentence to ease transition between elements. Avoid summary in favor of clear, specific examples. Make sure to cite all sources in MLA format. Don’t hurt your own ethos as a writer… Proofread, proofread, proofread!