He quotes a childhood friend, who describes Parks as a stubborn and determined character. “Nobody ever bossed [her] around and got away with it” (8) By providing this detail, Obama exemplifies how well-known and impactful Parks was to the common person. The personal aspect in his introductory statement serves as a hook to reel in the audience, then able to proceed with his argument and tribute.

So I bravely quit my job. I bravely ran for Congress. And I bravely lost by a landslide. But I did it authentically, as myself, as Reshma. In the early stages of campaigning, I was told to change my name to Rita, given the advice that people are more likely to vote for you if they can pronounce your name. But my bravery had brought me this far. I wasn’t going to stop now. I could never turn my back on Reshma to become a Key-Chain Rita.¹ (Earlier in the essay, Saujani recalls a childhood incident in which she was unable to find her name in a display of key chains with names printed on them.)

Finish the rhetorical analysis paragraph (with commentary):

Saujani recounts a personal anecdote to illustrate that bravery often involves authentic self-expression in the face of pressure to conform. She recounts how, during her first political campaign, she was advised to change her name to “Rita” to make it more palatable to voters. Rather than comply, Saujani writes, “I could never turn my back on Reshma to become a Key-Chain Rita.”

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Sample essay:

Urban rewilding is an effort to restore natural ecological processes and habitats in city environments. Many cities around the world have embraced rewilding as part of larger movements to promote ecological conservation and environmentally friendly design. Now, a movement to promote urban rewilding is beginning to take shape in the United States as well.

Rewilding is a worthwhile, beneficial approach to preserving nature, as well as implementing it into more city environments. Enforcing the idea of rewilding in attempts to conserve nature and increase green space sparks opportunity. Writers Jepson, Paul, and Frans Schepers argue that the process "reflects innovation and creates the possibility for a common, but differentiated (situated) mode of conservation" (Document B). Saving as much wildlife as possible is a consistent motive in today's society. In this case, the fresh concept of rewilding will do more good than harm, if anything at all.

In addition, the National Recreation and Park Association states that "urban rewilding can help cities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change" (Document C). This is a major point in the argument for rewilding. Climate change is a pressing issue, and any solution that can help combat its effects should be considered. Rewilding not only helps the environment but also provides a healthier and more sustainable living space for city dwellers.

Furthermore, the infographic from Fastnacht shows that "more than 70% projected extinctions of plants and animals would be counteracted by restoring only 30% of priority areas" (Document A). That can be such a good thing and that's why rewilding especially for our country is important. If we don't, we could lose 70% of plants and animals; that would send the ecosystem into whack.