Discussion Questions:
"Death and Justice" by Edward I. Koch
1. Since this is an argumentative essay, please quote Koch's claim. (Hint: it is only one sentence in length.)
2. How many points does he make in support of his claim?
3. What is Koch doing in the first six sentences of paragraph four?
4. Since this is an argumentative essay, how does Koch present the opposition's side of the argument?
5. Give one example from the essay where Koch makes a logical appeal to his audience.
6. Give one example from the essay where Koch makes an emotional appeal to his audience.
7. Give one example from the essay where Koch makes an ethical appeal to his audience.
8. Is Koch's argument effective? Why or why not?