Overview: For this essay, you will write a rhetorical analysis of one of the as

Overview: For this essay, you will write a rhetorical analysis of one of the assigned texts. A rhetorical analysis focuses on HOW a text presents an argument. Essentially you are analyzing the choices an author makes and judging the effectiveness of those choices.
Using the text, construct an argument concerning whether or not the author is successful in presenting their message. To do this, the first point you must establish is what you consider the purpose of the text (you will likely include this in your introduction). Then decide if the text is successful in presenting its message. Why or why not? What rhetorical techniques does the author use to achieve their goal? What choices does the author/speaker make in order to reach the audience?
Examine the CHOICES the author/speaker makes. Here are some examples of choices: Does the author use ethos? Does the author use pathos? Does the author use logos? What word choices does the author make? What examples does the author give? Then, consider the effects of these choices on the audience. This is the information that will make up the body paragraphs. How do the author’s choices contribute to the success (or failure) of the text? Make sure to find quotes/ specific evidence of these choices to use in your paper.
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General Expectations:
Generally, ENG 101 papers should be analytical, rather than mere summary. Summarizing material may play a role in your papers, but it should be a small role that seeks to briefly inform readers of the background of an argument. The argument should be stated as the paper’s thesis or central idea. This underlined thesis statement should be clear and concise, neither too obvious (in no need of argumentative support) nor outlandish (unable to be supported by the text). The analysis, then, should consistently support this thesis. This structure will demonstrate your ability to comprehend a text and demonstrate how it works.
Though these papers should be, by and large, argumentative, the purpose of such “arguments” is, of course, to persuade the reader, which requires some understanding of a]r the assignment). The organization of these papers may follow the rudimentary, though solid, three point argument, but the goal should be the natural synthesis of ideas beyond a mechanical listing of related points.
The paper should follow the MLA format and include internal citations of quoted material and a Works Cited page.
here is the web address for the text:
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/lauren-jrue-holiday-nba-racial-injustice