“The Power of Rhetoric: A Rhetorical Analysis of Bill Gates’ Commencement Speech” Bill Gates, a renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft, delivered a commencement address at Harvard University in 200

write a formal well organized rhetorical analysis essay about Bill Gates’ Commencement speech/address
Remember a rhetorical analysis analyzes a writer’s choices, stylistic devices, and organization; while focusing on how the writer was able to convey a central purpose. Your job as a writer is to understand how the choices the writer makes determine how the audience understands the writer’s purpose. Your essay should be in 3rd person POV and focus on the writer, Bill Gates.
Questions to ask before you begin:
1. Who is the audience? (specifically, not just NAU)
2. What is his central purpose?
3. What devices are used repeatedly throughout his speech? 
4. What is the tone? What specific words amplify the tone of the speech?
Your essay should incorporate all of the rhetorical elements discussed thus far: SOAPSTone, ethos, logos, pathos, etc.
Your essay should use specific evidence (paraphrased or quoted) and follow MLA guidelines