How do rhetorical patterns help the author support his or her argument?

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Rhetorical Analyses
Write a rhetorical analysis of a famous speech. Begin by researching and compiling background information for the speech. Based on your research, you can start conducting a rhetorical analysis of the speech. The analysis should address the following aspects:•What is the thesis statement?
•Give the context of the speech. Why was it given? What historical events led to the speech?
•How do rhetorical patterns help the author support his or her argument?
•Who is the intended audience? How does the argument appeal to the audience?
•Font: Arial, point 12, double spaced
• Length: 2–3 pages
•Citation: APA
Evaluation Criteria:
Your submission will be evaluated against the following criteria:
Did you include a clear thesis statement to guide the readers?
Did you explain the context—historical background, intended audience—and its connection with the analysis?
Did you analyze and summarize how the authors specific writing choices help fulfill the authors purpose?
Did you include well-developed, focused, and cohesive paragraphs in your analysis?