ch.2 ex.2h

Reading and Writing Rhetorical Analysis:
1) What is the rhetorical situation? What is the purpose of the writer? Who is the audience?
Bryan's rhetorical situation is to write a paper in response to an article in the Collegiate Times. He uses the form of an informative paper because it is appropriate in this situation. His purpose is to explain the concepts of pathos, logos, and specific evidence used by the author of the article he is analyzing. The audienc of Bryan's paper is anyone interested in his analysis. Most likely a professor or his peers.
2) What genres are in the text? What have you written in this genre before? What have you read in this genre before? Which genres are least familiar to you?
The most dominant genres present in Bryan's paper are analytical and informative. I have personally, as well as everyone else that attended or still attends any school, written numerous analytical and informative pieces. Some examples would be analyses of sociological events, research papers, and even the common bookreport. I have read articles from newspapers, magazines, etc. that provide, although sometimes biased, analyses and information on current events, sports, and weather patterns. Although both ususally come hand in hand, I would say I am least familiar with strictly informative writings, like research studies.
3) ID another genre the writer could have used. What are the advantages/disadvantages of this genre for appealing to the audience?
If Bryan hadn't used an analytical and informative approach, he could have tried a comedic approach. Although more entertaining, it wouldn't give nearly as much insight to the article.
4) ID another genre the writer could have used. What audience do you have in mind? How would the writer have to adapt his persuasive appeals?
If we use the same example as above, Bryan would most likely be writing a less formal piece which would bring about the assumption that his audience is less formal as well. The audience is most likely a group of people Bryan wants to impress with his comedic genius, like friends or family. His persuasiveness would be changed from affirmative and secure to contemplative banter.
5) Think of another occupation or discipline that would use the same conventions as Bryan's work.
Informative analyses are everywhere. One that comes to mind rather quickly is a movie critic. They watch the movie they're assigned to and analyze it's strengths and weaknesses to inform the reader whether or not they should spend their money on a ticket to the show and some popcorn on a Friday night.