Extra Credit
You will need to write two 1.5-2 page papers (double-spaced,
10-12 pt. font, 1” margins). These can be turned in during class on
Please carefully read (and view if available and you choose to do so) two speeches from the list of five below. The text for each is available via the course website.
Speeches available:
Three of the speeches
can be viewed online:
Ronald Reagan
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rreaganchallenger.htm
John F. Kennedy
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/johnfkennedyinaugural.htm
Barbara Pierce Bush
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barbarabush.htm
Please analyze each speech, noting the use of ethos, pathos, and logos. To do so, you may choose to address the following:
Let me know if you have any questions.