RA Process

I highly disagree with the concept of a Rhetorical Analysis. Though rhetoric is an underlying factor to logic and reasoning, to simplify something so complex as a persuasive analysis into three different types of reasoning is almost offensive. When writing a Rhetorical Analysis, almost all creativity and skill is taken away from the author as he must follow stringent guidelines to fulfill the flawed rubric of the Rhetorical Analysis process. Likewise, I believe it near impossible to write a quality Rhetorical Analysis because it is in such an equation-like format. Since, our instructor has also showed his dislike of the assignment, it is discouraging to be required to complete it.