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Rhetorical Analysis Rhetorical Analysis Rubric Code: P226725 By edebra Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Rhetorical Analysis
	Above Expectations (N/A)	At Expectations (N/A)	Below Expectations (N/A)	Not Present (N/A)
Elements of Rhetoric	Above Expectations Demonstrates significant understanding of the texts, including purpose, audience, genre, and context.	At Expectations Demonstrates understanding of the texts, including purpose, audience, genre, and context with few misinterpretations of the text.	Below Expectations Demonstrates little understanding of the texts, including purpose, audience, genre, and context, with many misinterpretations of the text.	Not Present Demonstrates no understanding of the text,including purpose, audience, genre, and context, or does not attempt to analyze rhetoric.
Reasoning & Explanation	Above Expectations Reasons are strongly supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and/or summaries of the texts. The reasons are fully explained.	At Expectations Reasons are supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of the texts. Most reasons are adequately explained.	Below Expectations Reasons are weakly supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the texts. Most reasons are not adequately explained.	Not Present Reasons are not supported by direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries of from the texts. Reasoning is seriously flawed and/or explanations are non-existent.
Conventions	Above Expectations No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that distract the reader and make the ideas difficult to understand.	At Expectations Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct. The errors don't interfere with the writer's meaning.	Below Expectations Some punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors make the writing difficult to understand in spots.	Not Present Contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, which could be easily fixed by a spelling/grammar check in a word processor.
Style	Above Expectations Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Point of view is consistent and words are well chosen.	At Expectations Writing is clear and easy to understand, but dull in spots. Sentences are varied, but still need some revision. Perspective is clear.	Below Expectations Writing is mostly clear, but sentences lack variety and interest. The point of view is inconsistent or not clear in spots.	Not Present Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences are dull and monotonous. Author's perspective is not clear.