The Romantic Period 1798-1832 evaluate 4 pieces of literature for clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness.
For each...
1. How clear is the author's argument? Try to identify a statement (direct quote) or an excerpt that you paraphrase that summarizes the author's argument.
2. Are the arguments within the individual texts consistent?
3.How persuasive is each argument? What contributes to or detracts from the persuasiveness of the argument?
List words or phrases that contribute to or diminish the clarity of each argument. Then examine the texts as a whole. Is there a common theme or sentiment about colonialism? Do you agree or disagree with these sentiments?