Isaiah Jones' Rhetorical Analysis

In Holcberg’s essay “Human Organs for Sale?” he persuades the audience that people have the right to sell their organs. In Example 1, the student provides some critical thinking and analysis. The student shows clarity by using quotes from the essay and elaborating on the quotes. He shows precision by understanding Holcberg’s use of rhetoric, and goes into detail on each, for example, “hideous suffering” is pathos. The student doesn't really go into depth on the different viewpoints of the essay, but does say the author isn't a credible source because he’s not a doctor. He also isn't very logical because in the conclusion he says the author isn't a good source, but before stated facts from the essay and agreed with it.

In Example 2, the student does a great job of providing critical thinking and analysis. He is clear on using quotes and facts from the essay. He is precise on the logos, ethos, and pathos of the essay, and even gives reason on them. The student is broad by showing multiple viewpoints saying more religious people wouldn't agree with Holcberg, while less religious people would agree. And finally, he is logical. The ideas fit together perfectly and the conclusion is based on evidence.

In conclusion, Example 2 was a better essay because it met all the criteria of critical thinking and analysis and gave examples of logos, ethos, and pathos. Example 1 was good because it provided examples of rhetoric, but it lacked a couple criteria.