Read some definitions of rhetoric and some typical questions rhetorical readers ask of
the author and of themselves while they are reading a text. We also read the New York Times article from Matt
Apuzzo, "War Gear Flows to Police Departments."(https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/us/war-gear-flows-topolice-departments.html)
ASSIGNMENT PROMPT
Write a 1-page reading response to Apuzzo that addresses the rhetorical questions listed below. Your purpose
is to demonstrate your understanding of the author's main point, best evidence in support of that point, a
strategy he used to keep the reader interested, and your opinion about the issue of surplus war gear being
given to police departments.
PURPOSE
A. to respond rhetorically to Apuzzo, and
B. to demonstrate your understanding of Apuzzo's main point, best evidence in support of that point, a strategy
he used to keep the reader interested, and
C. to express your opinion about the issue of surplus war gear being given to police departments.
INSTRUCTIONS
Your reading response must address these rhetorical questions:
- What is the author's main point and why is it significant?
- Why do you find the author's argument convincing or not convincing? What evidence or supporting points
did and didn't work for you? - How does the author hook the reader’s interest? How does the author keep the reader interested?
- Will you go along with or challenge what this text is presenting? How has it changed your thinking?
Sample Solution