Analyzing Syntax

       Today in class I watched a video on syntax. I learned a lot about punctual and the structure of sentences. This lesson was actually very interesting to me ; it had very good stories to go along with the lesson. I have heard about syntax in many college papers , and now I actually know how to identify it. There was a worksheet that went along with the lesson. It was a very interesting passage ; I had to analyze it and tell describe it.

Appeals

Today in class I watched a rhetorical analysis video. Today it was on identifying and analyzing appeals. Earlier this school year ; I’d learned about ethos, logos, and pathos. Which made the video more understandable , and relatable. I took notes of other key elements of rhetoric. The video also went over satire from last week.

Satire

       Today in class I watched a video on satire. Irony and satire go hand and hand; and irony is used in satire. It uses humor to ridicule or it points out the issues in society. I can recognize satire by finding word choice, mimicry, and understatements. The video really helped me understand satire better.

Gandi’s letter

       Today in class I read a letter from Mahatma Gandhi to Lord Irwin. In his letter he expresses how he feels about the conflict between his people and the British. It is a very patriotic letter that says a lot about Gandhi’s character. He is a very tranquil and just person. Even though the British decide to not play fair he still does the right thing.

A Letter from Queen Elizabeth

  Today in class I read a letter form Queen Elizabeth to her troops at Tilbury. It was very reassuring to the me as a reader. In the letter she mentioned God several times; she expresses herself as a loving and faithful person. She insinuates that she is a God fearing woman and she has the heart of a king. I had to ready this passage twice for better comprehension.

Line of Reasoning

         Today in class I watched a video on understanding the line of reasoning. I learned that when I am searching for the line of reasoning I should be looking for the main idea, claims , and evidence. I also learned that the line of reading does support the argument’s thesis. The tone is included in the line of reasoning; the writers tone can have an affect on the readers feelings and thoughts. Claim and evidence are essential because the readers need credible sources.

Conclusions

      Today in class I watched a video about sophisticated conclusions. This video was talking strictly about the conclusions in a rhetorical essay. Although I found ways to compare it to other essays that didn’t relate to a rhetorical situation. I also had to compare and contrast a good conclusion to a bad conclusion. The two were both acceptable, but the great conclusion would tend to interest the reader more.