Rhetorical Essay Examples

Some call me argumentative- I prefer the term dialectical. It is true, I enjoy debates more than the average person. Nothing compares to the thrill of triumphantly dispelling an opponent’s case and swaying an audience to my side. On top of that, I have a sincere appreciation and talent for writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. With these attributes, I feel destined for a career in law. Yet, it is more than just my personal tastes that have led to my interest in legal services. Growing up with a disorder, I have developed empathy for people with disabilities and a desire to help them by advocating for their rights. As a lawyer, I hope to take action to make the world a better place to live in for people with conditions similar- and maybe not so similar- to mine.

I am also drawn to subjects involving the big bucks- that is, economics. I became familiar with money at an early age by selling Girl Scout cookies to the locals. I took it a step further as a teenager with a job at Wendy’s, where I have learned firsthand about production efficiency and frugality. Working in the fast food industry has taught me that something as simple as the chronology of one’s order can save money (for example, instead of ordering a combo with a frosty as the drink and then getting an extra small soda, order a combo with a soda as the drink and an extra small frosty. The frosty has no surcharge in a combo, but is several cents cheaper than a soda as an individual item). I also actively serve as the treasurer for my district’s troupe of the International Thespian Society, where I practice financial business skills by budgeting and fundraising. The primary motivation behind my interest in economics as a major, however, is my dual credit econ class. My teacher interactively involves me in learning and provides real world connections, which assures me that I am learning something applicable to life outside of the