English and Literature

Fracking: Opportunity or Danger

Question 4.1 Persuasive Writing Persuasive writing should generate a response from the reader. Writing Persuasively Persuasive writing causes a change in thought or opinion. In this module, you will view a video that suggests both affirmative and negative positions. Then, you will develop an essay with a strong, persuasive viewpoint pertaining to the subject of …

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Rhetorical Analysis Assignment: The Perils of Indifference

Rhetorical Analysis Assignment Point Value: 160 points (16% of course grade) Definition: A rhetorical analysis asks you to explain how writers or speakers within specific social situations attempt to influence others through discourse (including written or spoken language, images, gestures, and so on). Caution: A rhetorical analysis is NOT a summary. It also does NOT …

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