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Rhetorical Analysis Essay 
Rhetorical Analysis
Rubric Code: Q22W722
By t00046343
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Rhetorical Analysis
  Warm

2 pts

Hot

3 pts

Lit

4 pts

Smokin'

5 pts

Addresses all the tasks

Warm

These essays are weaker because the writer overlooks or perhaps misreads important ideas in the passage.
Hot

Essays that earn a average score complete the essay task, but with no special insights; the analysis lacks depth and merely states the obvious. Frequently, the ideas are predictable and the paragraph development weak. Although the writing conveys the writer's ideas, they are presented simplistically and often contain lapses in diction or syntax.
Lit

Above average essays complete the tasks of the essay topic well - they show some insight but usually with less precision and clarity than high-scoring essays.
Smokin'

Excelling essays thoroughly address all the tasks of the essay prompt in well-organized responses. Student presents thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and articulate diction.
Writing

Warm

The student may summarize the passage's ideas instead of analyzing them. Student writes an Introduction that introduces the topic. Broad unclear thesis statement.
Hot

Although the writing conveys the writer's ideas, they are presented simplistically and often contain lapses in diction or syntax. Student writes an Introduction that mentions and introduces the topic. Explains the point of the paper to follow. Broad thesis statement.
Lit

There may be lapses in correct diction or sophisticated language, but the essay is generally well written. Student writes an Introduction that examines the contexts of and introduces the topic. Discusses the point of the paper to follow. Strong, clear thesis statement.
Smokin'

The writing demonstrates stylistic sophistication and control over the elements of effective writing. Student writes an Introduction that examines the contexts of and introduces the topic. Explains the point of the paper to follow. Strong, clear thesis statement.
Conventions

Warm

Although the writer's ideas are generally understandable, the control of language is often immature.
Hot

Although the writing conveys the writer's ideas, they are presented simplistically and often contain lapses in diction or syntax.
Lit

Presents thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and articulate diction.
Smokin'

Overall, high-scoring essays present thoroughly developed, intelligent ideas; sound and logical organization; strong evidence; and articulate diction.
Rhetorical Analysis

Warm

Essays demonstrate little discussion of rhetorical strategies or incorrect identification and/or analysis of those strategies.
Hot

Essays demonstrate an uneven or insufficient understanding of how rhetorical strategies create an author's point. Often, the writer merely lists what he or she observes in the passage instead of analyzing the effect. Tone, Mood, Audience, Diction inferred.
Lit

Essays demonstrate sufficient examination of the author's point and the rhetorical strategies he uses to enhance the central idea. Rhetorical devices are identified and mentioned. Tone, Mood, Audience, Diction mentioned.
Smokin'

Essays demonstrate a significant understanding of the passage, its intent, and the rhetorical strategies the author employs. Rhetorical devices are identified and mentioned, and an analysis of purpose is offered. Tone, Mood, Audience, Diction mentioned and addressed.
Integration of Knowledge

Warm

The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.
Hot

The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.
Lit

The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
Smokin'

The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
Cohesiveness

Warm

Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships
Hot

Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Lit
Smokin'




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