Rhetorical Reflection – Mark Thacina

Mark Thacina
ENGL 21007 E2
Professor Elisabeth Von Uhl 3/25/21

Rhetorical Analysis Reflection
I feel as If I struggle when it comes to analyzing my work objectively. In my Rhetorical

Analysis on “Meditation and its effects on mood/meditation”, there were rhetorical strategies I used that tried to engage the audience in the writing. The purpose of the writing was to inform the audience of the secrets behind conquering your own emotions through engaging in meditation practices. The paper was written formally so that the message I was trying to convey to the audience came across as professional. I would say that this paper was more of an informative/persuasive writing piece. This is why I think I achieved the purpose of a rhetorical analysis.

The rhetorical situation in “Meditation and its effects on mood/emotion explains the lack of research presented in the modern era and how it can have profound effects on how emotions and performance are regulated. The thesis stated how meditation can have an effect on mood/emotion and how there is solid evidence to support that; this displays a persuasive strategy that allows the audience to interpret this information and consider whether meditation is a practice they would like to incorporate. Although, I feel as if the body paragraphs structure was a little confusing to understand at first, I presented transition words at the start of the paragraphs in which I compare the lab reports. For instance, “similarly”, and “on the other hand” provide a foundation for the body paragraph that allows the audience to know what is being explained in the paragraph.

I believe overall my message through the paper was clear and presented a valid analysis of the lab reports. It presented different rhetorical strategies each lab report used and similar strategies that benefited in making the essay persuasive writing. It gives the audience a chance to interpret the information however they like through a series of studies about mediation and how it can be beneficial. This is why I think the formal strategy works for this scenario.

After all the essay is not perfect and can always be improved from the perspective of the audience. There may be details I missed that someone else may look at and point out. Overall, as I stated at the beginning of the reflection; I feel as if I struggle when it comes to analyzing my work objectively.