Mention who the speaker is and what their intent/argument is. Starting off with a hook statement that relates
 
to the topic of the source is a nice way to pull the reader into your analysis.
 
• Maintain complex thought of the rhetorical situation and sophistication throughout the essay.
 
• Your thesis statement needs to reflect the author’s argument. If it is a closed thesis statement, you need to
 
include the points that you will expand on in the body. If it is an open thesis statement, you need to include a
 
nice “blanket or umbrella phrase” that you can expand on within the body. Below are a few examples:
 
o In her speech, “The Politics of Fiction,” Elif Shafak appeals to the audience by applying meaningful
 
anecdotes, humor, and a clear organization of her points to support her argument that fiction can
 
bring unity among cultures.
 
o Elif Shafak intertwines ethos successfully throughout her speech with an authoritatively passionate
 
tone, sentimental anecdotes, and the usage of motifs to emphasize the power a story provides.
 
o Elif Shafak substantiates her argument that fiction transcends cultural barriers through polished
 
imagery, informative anecdotes, and eloquent syntax.
 
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