Today, I analyzed a mint. Of course, I could have thrown it into my mouth and started chewing, but not today. Instead, I planned on inspecting the small piece of candy, really cherishing the moment, and taking notes on my experience. This experimentation is meant to give me an understanding of rhetorical analysis to comprehend rhetorical essays further.
The first thing I did was retrieve a mint from my bedroom dresser. The plastic bag it came out of was lime green and about the size of my hand. As I squeezed the plastic bag to open it, I noticed the sound it made was quite loud. It crinkled together and released a puff of air as the seal around the package gave away. I removed the mint from its package, and upon inspection, I could see that it was about 1 inch thick and 4 inches wide, about the same size as a quarter. It was entirely white with the product's name imprinted on both sides and as my fingers ran over it, it left a white residue on my fingertips. I tapped it on my bedside table to see what sound it made. Three loud knocks came as the solid white sweet collided with the hardwood but did not break. Then I brought it close to my face to smell it and noticed it was pretty spicy, giving me a cold sensation on the back of my neck. My nostrils began to tingle the longer I sniffed it, so before I could sneeze, I threw it in my mouth without swallowing.
Once again, there was a tingling sensation on impact. It instantly stuck to the top layer of my tongue and refused to move. Swishing it around my mouth, I started to recall when a piece slipped down my throat without chewing, and I almost choked. This memory sent a shock of panic as I considered the chance that it could happen again if I were not careful. I have the urge to bite down, but I carry on. It’s been 15 seconds; the words have been worn away, and a gritty texture remains. The burning is non-existent at this point. Too frail to contain its shape, the three-dimensional treat melted away on my tongue, leaving behind a bitter aftertaste. I’m left with a numb feeling afterward and satisfied with the experience.
After doing this experiment, I believe I do have a better understanding of how an author can go about writing a rhetorical essay. I can use my five senses to describe to my audience the situation and maintain a visualization.
Curious Adolescent signing off.
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