Assignment: Read Charles Bowden’s essay “Our Wall” (p.1014-1017) in Conversations in American Literature.
1) Identify Bowden’s purpose in the essay. What is his main goal or idea?
2) Identify one rhetorical strategy he uses to accomplish that goal and find an example/quote of that strategy.
- Make sure you clearly identify the strategy you’re talking about (diction, imagery, repetition, etc.).
- Use quotation marks for the example…and then briefly explain HOW that strategy/example helps him achieve his overall purpose. *Note – I don’t want to see everyone using the same examples, so be careful about looking at other people’s responses.
3) Do you agree with Bowden’s point in the essay? Explain why or why not AND use an example from either your life or the life of someone you know to illustrate why you agree or disagree.
*Note: I realize this is bit of a hot button political issue in 2018, so I’m trusting you to be respectful and civil in your responses and comments. Be different than the rest of our society, ok? We can agree to disagree with one another without getting over-emotional, polarized, and unkind.
Due Date – Must be posted by Monday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m.