In our world today, everyone has a different way of interpretation. Interpretation varies from person to person and varies depending on each artifact we interpret. For some, a red octagon may mean stop, while for others it has no meaning. A poem or song may mean one thing to one person and a completely different meaning to another. To help uncover the reasoning behind an artifact, rhetorical analysis can be used. When using rhetorical analysis, it will result in an interpretation of the artifact. There are many types of artifacts that can be analyzed, providing a better understanding of the artifact itself. Speeches are a common type of artifact analyzed because they can be on a variety of topics and given in different situations. With rhetorical analysis, one can better understand why the speech was written and whether there is an underlying meaning behind the message. At the annual Relay For Life Leadership Summit, Ann Marie Morse gave a speech about how cancer has touched her life. A rhetorical analysis of Ann Marie's speech would be beneficial to those present at the summit because they would understand why she was chosen to give a speech and what the underlying message is that she is trying to present. During this rhetorical analysis, I plan to first describe in depth the speech given by Ann Marie Morse at the 2012 Relay for Life Annual Leadership Summit. Second, I will describe Kenneth Burke's pentad. Finally, I plan to apply Burke's pentad to Ann Marie Morse's speech to better clarify the meaning of her speech and why it was presented. Artifact DescriptionFor my artifact, I used a speech given by Ann Marie Morse at the R..... . middle of paper ...... a specific point, I was told: "If you don't like it, then change the law." » And that's what I did. » Conclusion The interpretation of an artifact from one person to another differs greatly. To help uncover the reasoning behind an artifact, rhetorical analysis can be used. A rhetorical analysis of Ann Marie's speech at the 2012 Relay for Life Leadership Summit shows the audience why she gave this speech. This interpretation can uncover underlying motives and messages and, in the case of Ann Marie Morse, determine exactly why she was chosen to share her particular speech before the public. With the five key terms of Burke's Pentad defined in relation to Morse's speech and a pentad ratio developed, the message of anything can be accomplished when you put your mind to it, such as changing a law or raising more money for a purposeful cause non-profit. presented by Ann Marie Morse.