Describe the circumstances of the appeal; what the historical situation was, what issues were at stake, what the purpose of the address was, and what made the particular speech memorable.

Rhetorical Analysis

To be a good writer you must first learn to be a good reader. Critical thinking and rhetorical analysis is an integral part of this course and a skill that is a necessity in every aspect of life.

Your assignment is as follows:

Research the following famous moment of persuasion and then describe the circumstances of the appeal; what the historical situation was, what issues were at stake, what the purpose of the address was, and what made the particular speech memorable.

Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” (1863) {The turning point of the American Civil War, a reaffirmation of core Union values}

Format: Your responses must be at least 2 pages, double-spaced in 12 point font. Please cite all sources in MLA format.

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