This week, you will prepare for your rhetorical analysis essay (see the Module 2 Assignment) by creating a short, informal narrated presentation or short video. This is a chance to talk through your ideas, practicing rhetorical thinking, and get feedback from your classmates. Handout – Using Canvas Studio for Video Presentations.pdf Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader Download Handout – Using Canvas Studio for Video Presentations.pdf Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader

Initial Post (15 points)

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1. First, you need to select one article from the Open Essays – Humanities LibreTexts websiteLinks to an external site. (on which you will base your rhetorical analysis essay).

2. Second, create a 2-3 minute narrated PowerPoint or video that includes:

· Title of your chosen text from Open Essays, Humanities LibreTexts.

· A brief summary of the text in your own words.

· Your initial thoughts on the article’s rhetorical situation:

· Who is the author?

· Who is the audience?

· What is the author’s purpose?

· Choose one rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) and explain how it appears in the article, using a specific example or quote.