Mccarthy's Rhetorical Analysis

Dear Colleagues: For writing project 1, we did not argue about whether McCarthy’s strategy was effective, we assumed it was effective and instead argued about which rhetorical elements, we believed were crucial to the understanding of his strategy. I argued that his introduction, his use of the three appeals (specifically ethos), and his diction were most crucial in the success of his strategy. I believe my essay has many strengths, and these include my organization and the structure of my paper. I also think my claims, and the support I offer for them are very effective and compelling. These compelling and effective claims, I believe are where my paper truly shines, and these claims also highlight the most effective piece of my …show more content…
My most effective piece of writing is where I am arguing for McCarthy’s use of ethos. I think this is the essential element of his strategy and the most interesting part of my paper. I would not have been able to write such compelling and interesting arguments if I did not draft and revise my