What Are "Rhetorical Strategies"?

The task of an analysis essay is going to be some variation on analyzing the effects of a rhetorical strategy on developing an argument or supporting a purpose.

BUT WHAT ARE "RHETORICAL STRATEGIES"?  
Look for:

• Imagery (often used to evoke emotions)
• Diction (aka word choices)
• Syntax (how sentences are structured.  See your Glossary of Style Elements vocabulary for specifics)
• Rhetorical appeals:
• To reason and logic (logos)
• To emotion and humor (pathos)
• To character/trustworthiness of the speaker (ethos)

In your analysis essays, look for strategies, and write about their impact on the reader, and how that impact serves the purpose of the essay.

Strategy > Effects > Purpose.
Strategy > Effects > Purpose.
Strategy > Effects > Purpose.
Strategy > Effects > Purpose!