Question
Read Diego’s introduction to his rhetorical analysis essay.
A man looks out at a million intense faces. They have traveled from far and wide to hear his words. They have come with family and friends and now unite with strangers converging on the green. The swelling crowd is silent as he begins to speak. As his words ring out across the National Mall, hearts swell and tears begin to fall. It is a new era in history. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech sends a mighty message that is particularly effective due to its use of analogy, anaphora, and parallelism.
Which change would most improve his introduction?
A: adding an effective hook at the end to make sure the audience is engaged
B: adding historical information to provide more background
C: adding a clear thesis statement to underscore the ideas presented
D: adding rhetorical questions to emphasize the claim that King’s message is powerful
A man looks out at a million intense faces. They have traveled from far and wide to hear his words. They have come with family and friends and now unite with strangers converging on the green. The swelling crowd is silent as he begins to speak. As his words ring out across the National Mall, hearts swell and tears begin to fall. It is a new era in history. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech sends a mighty message that is particularly effective due to its use of analogy, anaphora, and parallelism.
Which change would most improve his introduction?
A: adding an effective hook at the end to make sure the audience is engaged
B: adding historical information to provide more background
C: adding a clear thesis statement to underscore the ideas presented
D: adding rhetorical questions to emphasize the claim that King’s message is powerful
Answers
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C: adding a clear thesis statement to underscore the ideas presented
While Diego’s introduction provides a vivid description of the moment and hints at the effectiveness of King's speech, a clear thesis statement would strengthen the introduction by explicitly stating what specific aspects of King's rhetoric will be analyzed. This helps to guide the reader and sets up the structure of the essay.
While Diego’s introduction provides a vivid description of the moment and hints at the effectiveness of King's speech, a clear thesis statement would strengthen the introduction by explicitly stating what specific aspects of King's rhetoric will be analyzed. This helps to guide the reader and sets up the structure of the essay.