Assignment Task: Why does Jeffrey Jerome Cohen make certain writing choices in his essay "Monster Culture (Seven Theses)"? How might his writing choices help us understand the intended or target audience for his essay? What do they reveal about his stance (i.e. the role he takes with respect to his reading audience and his essay topic)?
In this essay, you will analyze specific writing choices Jeffrey Jerome Cohen makes in "Monster Culture (Seven Theses)" as he presents and develops his argument about monsters for his reading audience. Your goal is to make a clear and persuasive argument about Cohen's intended or target audience for his essay and to explain his stance or position in the larger conversation within which he is participating. A strong essay will identify and carefully analyze three to four writing patterns or excerpts from Cohen's essay. Your essay must also include one carefully constructed diagram or carefully chosen image or photograph that helps communicate your ideas and insights to your readers.
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