Question:
The Reader Response assignment allows you to deeply explore the literary and rhetorical tools used in a specific essay or speech. For this assignment, you will read A Year Without Toilet Paper found in the Week 5 folder and examine Penelope Green's narrative approach. Pay close attention to the ''title'' as a persuasive tool.
The topic of Green's essay is likely unlike anything you have encountered before. The title itself is a rhetorical device enticing you to read further. Consider this as you move through the adventures of this family going 'green' as you analyze Green's use of logos, ethos, and pathos to keep you reading.
Aim for a standard five paragraph essay using this format:
Introduction briefly summarizes the overall message of the narrative that 'ends' with a single sentence thesis statement.
Example thesis: "Green used logos from the title through to the closing statement to emphasize the cause behind the experiment."
The supporting paragraphs (paragraphs 2, 3, and 4) should focus on three specific points about the author's narrative. Use the prompt questions as your guide but do not let the essay read as if you are just answering the questions. Create fully developed (five sentences or more) supporting paragraphs that include one short quote from the reading correctly cited in MLA format. (One sentence quotes only-no block quotes)
End the response with a full conclusion paragraph that summarizes your overall reaction to the text.
Specifics:
Length: 300 to 500 words
Point of View: Limited first person point of view. You can use me/my/we/our/us or he/she/it/they pronouns freely. You 'cannot' use the "I" or the "you/your" pronouns in this assignment.
Remember that you are the narrator so the "I" pronouns are implied-you do not need them.
Instead of, "I think Blomberg used ethos effectively."
Go with, "Blomberg used ethos effectively."