Rhetorical Analysis
Informal Outline of the Essay
I. Intro.
A. Question(s)/Quote/Fact/Exclamatory Statement
Animals need protectors and providers when they have been abused
Focal Sentences (2 Statements discussing the Topic Generally)
ASPCA
Internet commercial
Charity, seeking financial contributions
B. Specific 3-Point Thesis Statement
- Ethos
- Logos
- Pathos
II. Body Paragraph 1
A. Topic Sentence w/ Key Word(s)
ASPCA + financial contributions + ethos
B. Detail 1: ASPCA longevity
Example 1: been around for more than 20 years
Detail 2:Sarah McLachlan
Example 2: credible singer/songwriter/supporter of charity
Detail 3: shocking statistics
Example 3: “thousands of animals suffer from cruelty and neglect”
C. Transitional Sentence (End this discussion and lead into the next. Key words needed!)
III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Topic Sentence w/ Key Word(s)
ASPCA + financial contributions + logos
B. Detail 1:easy to contribute
Example 1:1-888-354-4441 and www.supportaspca.org
Detail 2:small monthly donation
Example 2:$18
Detail 3: help needy animals
Example 3: “rescue animals from abusers and seek medical attention, food, shelter, and love”
Detail 4: receive gifts for giving
Example 4: t-shirt, wrist band, picture of helped animal
C. Transitional Sentence (End this discussion and lead into the next. Key words needed!)
IV. Body Paragraph 3
A. Topic Sentence w/ Key Word(s)
ASPCA + financial contributions + pathos
B. Detail 1:sad
Example 1: slow and melancholymelody of words of song “In the Arms of an Angel”
Detail 2:angry
Example 2:one-eyed small puppy
Detail 3: hopeful
Example 3:see medical personnel helping/rehabilitating dog
C. Conclusion Sentence (End this discussion. Key words needed!)
V. Conclusion
A. Rephrased Thesis (in order of discussion)
- Ethos
- Logos
- Pathos
B. Summary of Essay
ASPCA
Internet commercial
Charity, seeking financial contributions
C. Closing Thoughts
Come to the aid of a helpless animal!
Pages: 2 Double spaced
Style and Sources: MLA, 1 source
Free extras: Bibliography/ Reference page
Study level: College
Assignment type: Essay
Subject: Business and Economics
Language: US
