Instruction
i need to write a letter
to the author of the essay. The letter should be 550 words. The letter should bring up questions of how an author presents ideas
and how the meaning of these ideas is supported. Please refrain from saying
whether you like or dislike the essay. Rather, analyze the essay rhetorically
and respond to the ideas presented by the author. While writing this letter,
make sure you use appropriate tone for this particular audience. We will be
looking at a sample of a letter to an author as an example.
For writing the letter, consider the following tips:
What are the important
points in this essay? Why do you consider these important to mention?
Look at the main
points of the essay and look for how the author supports his/her claims.
Does the author use
appropriate logic to support his/her argument? (Remember class lesson on flaws
in argumentation).
Why did the author
write this piece?
Did the author
consider all kinds of examples he/she should have? If not, bring these up.
What about the other
side of the main claim the author is making? Did the author consider this?
this is the essay.
http://www.parade.com/news/views/connie-schultz/100916-heat-tray-love.html