Rhetorical Analysis of Richard Selzer's "The Pen and the Scalpel"

This rhetorical analysis of Richard Selzer's "The Pen and the Scalpel" argues that Selzer both discusses and uses similar appeals to credibility in his first-person writing.

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Bridget's feedback:

"This is a good start. Focusing on credibility and ethos is appropriate to this discussion, but make sure two separate elements aren't being mixed up: the content of Selzer's essay and how he makes that content persuasive. Since both are related to ethos, your language, organization, and argumentation must be very careful in keeping the two separate.

I recommend, as well, a focus on language and clarity. I notice some errors, including word choice issues, that should be resolved, and I also notice opportunities to revise toward more efficient and succinct expression of idea."

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