Rhetorical Analysis Thesis Tips
Rhetorical Analysis Thesis Statement by Mary Petty
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For our essay, the thesis should include whether the webpage’s argument is effective based on rhetorical devices: ethos, pathos, and logos. These appeals should be addressed in your thesis statement, and you should be assessing how effectively they are used in the essay versus just listing instances.
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Examples Specific To Our Essay
Missing Argument/Opinion
For example, “The CDC webpage uses the appeals ethos, pathos, and logos to reach the audience” would not be a good thesis because it is true and factual that this webpage uses all three appeals at some point. It also does not tell “how” the audience is reached and “what?”
Thesis With An Argument
On the other hand, “ The CDC webpage effectively uses ethos, pathos, and logos to convince parents and adults that their information on ADHD is credible and trustworthy”
If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you have an arguable thesis...
Missing Argument/Opinion
For example, “The CDC webpage uses the appeals ethos, pathos, and logos to reach the audience” would not be a good thesis because it is true and factual that this webpage uses all three appeals at some point. It also does not tell “how” the audience is reached and “what?”
Thesis With An Argument
On the other hand, “ The CDC webpage effectively uses ethos, pathos, and logos to convince parents and adults that their information on ADHD is credible and trustworthy”
If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you have an arguable thesis...
- Can a reasonable person disagree with my thesis statement?
- Can I find evidence to support my thesis?
- Is my thesis specific?
- Is my thesis NOT a fact, an opinion, or a question?