Test prep: Rhetorical choices

Test prep: Rhetorical choices



Getting ready

0. Watch Prager U's Robert Florczak's Why is Modern Art So Bad?

1. Identify an example of the use of each of the following by Robert Florczak in the video:

a) A description

b) A definition

c)  A comparison or contrast

Rhetorical analysis essay

The following articles are responses to Prager U's Robert Florczak's "Why is Modern Art So Bad?"  Choose one and read the passage carefully.

Williams, Jack. “‘Why Is Modern Art So Bad?’ – Robert Florczak.” The Emmitsburg Arts Scene, May 2016, https://emmitsburgartscene.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/why-is-modern-art-so-bad-robert-florczak/.

Rabida, Kevin. “Why Contemporary Art Sucks.” UCreative, 14 Mar. 2015, https://www.ucreative.com/articles/why-contemporary-art-sucks/.

Compose a thesis statement you might use for an essay analyzing the rhetorical choices either author makes to accomplish his purpose. Then select at least four pieces of evidence from the passage and explain how they support your thesis. In your response you should do the following:

● Respond to the prompt with a claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
● Select and use evidence to develop and support your line of reasoning.
● Explain the relationship between the evidence and your thesis.