Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Summary/Response Questions

Summary
  • What is the problem/issue Brady addresses in "I Want a Wife"?
  • What is her purpose for writing the piece?
  • What is she trying to say (her message)?
  • Who is her intended audience?
  • What is the writer's tone?
  • What are some of the points she makes in the piece?

Possible Responses (You can address more than one of these options)

  • Do you agree/disagree with what she is saying? Why or why not?
  • Is this a fitting response to the stated problem/issue?
  • How well does she say what she is trying to say, or is her message effective?
  • Is there a more effective way to get this message across to her intended audience?
  • Does the writer use any logical fallacies in her argument?

Remember: The paper needs to be composed in MLA format. Please refer to page 467 in your book for formatting/layout guidelines. The paper should be two pages (about 500 words). Upload a digital copy of your paper to the appropriate dropbox in D2L, and bring a hard copy to class on Thursday. We will discuss the Brady essay in class. Please email me if you have any questions/concerns regarding this assignment.