Prompt: Now that you have completed the rhetorical analysis essay, reflect on your growth. Explain how this experience impacted your confidence as a writer and whether you feel prepared to continue analyzing complex speeches and texts in American Literature. Support your reflection with specific references to the writing process.

 Prompt Response: Writing this rhetorical analysis essay really boosted my confidence because it showed me how to break down a complicated speech into smaller, manageable parts. At first, I was overwhelmed by the text, but the planning guide helped me see exactly how the speaker’s tone and word choice were connected to their main goal. Using the step-by-step process made me feel way more prepared for American Literature because I finally have a specific "formula" to use when I encounter difficult texts. I definitely feel more like an analytical writer now that I can back up my claims with actual evidence instead of just guessing what an author means.


Summary: We wrote our essay.


Reflection: I learned how to write an essay with a time limit.


 

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