The first thing I did was use my analysis of LaBarge's use of rhetorical appeals to create my thesis statement: “LaBarge effectively uses the rhetorical appeals of ethos, logos, and kairos to convince his audience that heroes are important.” I then looked for specific examples of each appeal I said he used in order to develop support for my thesis.
I think the body is the strongest point of my essay. I gave specific examples of when/where he used each individiual rhetorical appeal, and I gave a lot