Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Virginia Resolves Rhetorical Analysis

Who is the writer?
The Virginia House of Burgesses.

Who is the audience?
The Citizens,colinists, and the the House of Commons.

Who do the writers represtent?
The writers represent the positions of the colonists.

What is being said, argued and/or requested?
Recognizing the rights of the Virginia governor and legistature to tax Virginians (Stamp Act). Also the Resolutions made by the House of Burgesses.

How is it being said, argued and/or reguested?
It is being said in a firm manner, seems demanding. Is an informative document.

What proof and/or justification is being used to legitimize the request?
The proof being given is the idea of making demands without the say of the people.

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