Purpose and Rhetoric: Analyzing Civil Disobedience -

Purpose and Rhetoric: Analyzing Civil Disobedience

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Learn about the rhetorical techniques used by Henry David Thoreau in his influential essay "Civil Disobedience."  In this interactive tutorial, you'll cover some important background information on Thoreau and this classic essay, examine his purpose for writing, and identify his use of specific rhetorical techniques, including the use of allusions, metaphors, and rhetorical questions.