persuasiveness of the work in question? -What is the author/rhetor trying to accomplish with his

My options: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong#t-499071 or https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?referrer=playlist-the_most_popular_talks_of_all This assignment asks you to complete 2-3 page rhetorical analysis of a TedTalk related to your interests, hobbies, or major. Begin by ( ) summarizing the work in question, including the speaker’s main argument and important supporting points. Be sure your analysis addresses key rhetorical concepts as detailed below: -Who is the author/rhetor? Is he or she an authority on the topic? How do his or her credentials impact the persuasiveness of the work in question? -What is the author/rhetor trying to accomplish with his or her argument? -Who is this text meant for (audience) and how do you know? Is it appropriate for the audience? Give examples to support your response. -What is the context? Where does this text exist? Why is this important? -Where or when was this written? How do you know? Why does this matter? -What is the overall tone of the text? Give examples to support your response. -What type of text is this? How does this impact the message, including its delivery and overall effectiveness? -What strategies does the author/rhetor use to gain the audience’s attention and trust? -Overall, how is this text effective (or ineffective)? Does it persuade you or convince you to think differently about the topic or subject matter it covers? -What is the cultural significance of the work in question? What cultural factors impact its effectiveness? Do you identify any bias associated with gender, race, class, or culture? Discuss. Be sure to identify the ethos (appeals to credibility), logos (appeals to logic and reasoning), and pathos (appeals to values, beliefs, and emotions). Use specific evidence from the artifact you analyze as support. If your text includes visual elements such as pictures, colors, etc., consider how the design contributes to the overall argument of the text. Your audience for this assignment is your professor and classmates. Before you write, identify at least three characteristics of your audience and consider how you will need to write to meet their needs and expectations. The purpose of this assignment is to: Tips: *Be sure to use Times New Roman 12 point font **Use MLA style for heading, in-text citations, etc. ***Give your work a unique and creative title (not “Essay 1” or “Rhetorical Analysis Assignment”).