Reflecting on the recent Rhetorical Analysis reveals some riveting insights into my writing process. This paper wasn't easy for me to write. In fact, when I first began I went about it in the wrong way. I organized my paragraphs by topic, not by rhetorical device. In my mind, this made perfect sense, but after revising and consulting with Sister Steadman, I realized there was a lot of work to do.
Our textbook, Mindful Writing warns against being too proud as a writer. If we can't see the changes that need to be made, we will never accept criticism and never improve. This assignment showed me that I am a good writer, but I can be a better writer when I think deeply about my paper and push myself. I need to let go of my pride and do my best to improve.
Writing this rhetorical analysis also taught me a lot about what I value in a topic. I am really happy I chose the speech I did, because I loved analyzing it! JK Rowling is one of my heroes, so it was fun to see the methods she used to connect with her audience. The speech was applicable to my own life, because Harvard graduates and BYU students have similar mindsets as far as academics go. Most importantly, this paper helped me be more creative in analyzing and more effective in organizing.
Color-coding the speech and creating an outline worked well for me. Being flexible and revising my thesis were helpful as well.
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