Rhetorical Analysis Of One World To Rule Them All

Overview

Crafting an article observing, defining, and analyzing the key aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work over the years, Caitlin Eha, the author of “One World to Rule Them All: How J.R.R. Tolkien used Original Intertext to Create Middle Earth” (2016), studies how Tolkien used the texts and histories he created as reference points in his largest works. This paper will discuss the rhetorical situations of the article, the audience, either direct or indirect, that it is presented to, the motivations behind the creation of this text, the ongoing conversation that her work is a part of, and how she addresses and negotiates with the audience. Additionally, it will dive into determining how she used the three rhetorical appeals to construct a definitive

A yearly publication, “Young Scholars in Writing is guided by these central beliefs...that research can and should be a crucial component of rhetorical education and...that undergraduates engaged in research about writing and rhetoric should have opportunities to share their work with a broader audience of students, scholars, and teachers through national publication” (Downs 2016). The process for submitting works is simple: the articles must be between 10-25 pages long, MLA format, and double spaced; they must send in an abstract and a short biography; and first-year writers must send their work in with a note from their professor to be considered for the Spotlight on First-Year Writing category. Generally, this category contains articles discussing the topics of literature, politics, technology, and various other subjects. Many of the articles are rhetorical analyses, discussing the information, crafting ideas, and creating convincing conclusions. Eha’s article is just one of many that look at the work they are studying from a rhetorical

What new understanding have I gained and how do these ideas intersect with my own interests? These are important questions to answer after reading or writing a rhetorical analysis because it is critical that we reflect on our appeals and arguments to make sure they are sound and true. Not only did Eha connect and utilize many of the rhetorical appeals I have heard about over the years, she continued to cycle through them as she developed her arguments, relying on all three to support her ideas instead of focusing on one of the three types of argument. In the future, I can use this idea when I am creating my own rhetorical analysis. One of the most common mistakes writers make is to not review and edit their own work, relying on the internet, their teachers, or their friends to catch their mistakes. Eha’s article brought a new understanding of rhetoric and research, one I had not previously considered. It is obvious that she read and re-read, viewed and reviewed her work many times to clarify, organize, and expound on her ideas. Because of this, she was able to add a valuable puzzle piece into the concept of textual referencing. This is a fantastic reminder as I continue in my journey through the lands of rhetoric, writing and developing my ideas to communicate to my