Choose ONE of the readings listed below. (All three readings are attached) Summarize the passage and then analyze the development of the writing. Use the questions below to guide you.
Against Meat - Jonathan Safran Foer (pp 106 - Chp 4)
Can Music Bridge Cultures and Promote Peace? - Omar Akram (pp 158 - Chp 6)
Two Ways to Belong in American - Bharati Mukherjee (pp 467 - Chp 19)
Questions:
What is the primary argument of the passage? (This is the thesis.)
How is the argument developed (i.e. through narration, illustration, physical description)?
What experiences or examples does the author use to provide support?
What is the tone of the writing (i.e. humorous, objective)?
Did the author present and refute an opposing view in the writing? Explain how the author did this.
What elements of the writing communicate the author's points effectively?
Are there any elements of the writing that you feel could be used more effectively to express the author's point? Explain.
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