EWC4U
Analysis of “The Perils of Indifference”
You are to write a 4 page double-spaced (750-1000 words) analysis report of Elie
Wiesel’s speech, “The Perils of Indifference.” The point of your analysis report is to
examine the writer’s effectiveness considering the context in which and audience
to which the speech was delivered. You should try to use some short quotes from
Elie Wiesel’s speech to support your ideas.
Use headings throughout your report to keep your analysis organized.
Questions to Answer in Analysis Report:
- What is the speech about? (Briefly sum up the content of the speech)
- What is the occasion of the speech? Why is the author giving this speech?
- What did the author have to keep in mind when composing the speech?
- What were the author’s goals and purpose in presenting the speech?
- What makes the author sound believable/persuasive? (What key points in
the speech make you feel emotion or as though action needs to be taken?)
- What rhetorical devices are used? What is their effect in the speech? (5
different devices)
- Overall thoughts/reflections on the effectiveness of the speech
DUE: _________________________________________________