Assignment task:
1. Write a detailed description of the use of argument in "A Modest Proposal." Do not summarize the argument made, but discuss the tactics Swift employs to present his message.
2. Discuss Vonnegut's use of satire in his piece. What does he satirize and why do you think he wrote it?
3. Select two of the poems and compare how they reflect the theme "Conformity and Rebellion." Consider tone, audience, and theme as you respond.
4. What do you think the title "Two Kinds" signifies in this short story? Support your ideas with specific examples from the text.
Consider what you have learned about arguments so far, from both Hacker and our videos. Imagine you are asked to turn two of your Writing Responses into full papers and generate strong, argumentative thesis statements only. Pull your argument directly from the text-do not seek outside sources. You may select any of the four questions from this week. View the linked "How to Write a Thesis Statement" article for help.