5 paragraph essay about comparing and contrasting to essays. 2 hours to complete First article: "in defense of the impractical English major" by Gregoire, Carolyn Second article: "Top 10 reasons you're not wasting your time as an English major" by Reeves, Sophie

The purpose of your essay assignment is for you to show that you have learned to identify, analyze, and interpret the means by which two writers attempt to persuade their audiences to accept their arguments by comparing and contrasting these arguments (claims} made in two texts about the value of majoring in English. Gregoire, Carolyn. “In Defense Of The 'Impractical' English Major.” HuffPost, 7 Dec. 2017, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-english-majors-are-ch_n_4943792 (Links to an external site.). You can find the article in Assignment 12. Reeves, Sophie. “Top 10 Reasons You're Not Wasting Your Time as an English Major.” College Magazine, 7 Feb. 2018, https://www.collegemagazine.com/top-10-reasons-english-major/ (Links to an external site.). You can find the article in Assignment 13, This final assignment has two parts - reading the text and identifying the main argument and persuasive strategies and then writing an essay in response. After you have read both articles, write a five-paragraph essay which integrates your analysis of BOTH texts, and in which you write a reasoned position comparing and contrasting the strategies each writer uses to appeal to its intended audience. Construct a logically developed and organized essay, analyzing similarities and differences in ethos, pathos, logos in both articles. Select the points for discussion and use a point-by-point comparison. Write an effective introduction that ends with a thesis statement. In your introduction, include a hook, establish the problem you are trying to solve in your essay, summarize briefly two articles, explain the purpose of the essay and the significance of the issue being discussed, identify an audience who is interested in reading your essay, and frame the thesis statement. The thesis statement should tell readers what to expect in your essay, identifying not only the differences and similarities in the rhetorical strategies in two articles, but also the point you make about them. The thesis statement should address the problem from a fresh perspective and establish your position. In three body paragraphs, support the thesis statement by synthesizing, integrating, and contextualizing quatations from both articles. Effectively integrate quotations, paraphrasing, and summary with your own voice. Write topic and concluding sentences; use transitions. In conclusion, briefly summarize your position. While searching for an exit with proper empasis and grace, here some suggestions: an evaluation of the importance of the essay's subject; a statement of the essay's broader application; a recommendation or call to action; a quotation from an authority, a rhetorical question... Useful information. Methods of persuasion. 1. Ethos. What does this writer do to seem knowledgeable about the topic? What are the writer's biases and values? Does the writer use credible sources? Does this writer appear to have experience and authority? Things to look for: credible sources, accurately cited sources, an appropriate tone, the author's knowledge of the audience and context of situation. 2. Pathos. What does the writer do to influence the reader? What does the writer do to establish a relationship with the reader? Does the author use imagery or figurative language intended to provoke an emotional response? Does the author use powerful words, phrase, and images that may stir up emotion? Things to look for: words with strong connotations 3. Logos. What does the writer's purpose for writing? What claims does the writer make about the topic? What type of evidence does the writer rely on? To what extent does the intended audience share the values and beliefs of the author? Things to look for: facts and statistics, cause and effects reasoning, logical reasons and explanations, acknowledgment of counterarguments and rebut. Criteria for Success Successful papers will: introduce the topic and texts and provide brief summaries of the authors’ arguments include a thesis statement; support your analysis clearly, focusing on the rhetorical strategies from the assigned texts integrate evidence and examples through quoting and paraphrasing, using appropriate documentation; analyze these textual examples to support your position; conclude thoughtfully; be cohesively structured with effective transitions so that your reader does not get lost while reading; clearly communicate your ideas for an educated reader and be mostly free of grammatical errors.