Ch. 14 " No wonder why they call me a Bitch"

Ch. 14 Questions Pg.213 No wonder they call me bitch

1. Why does Hodgman claim to taste-test dog food and then report on

Her findings in writing, and how do you know? Can you think of other

texts written for similar purposes?

Hodgeman decides to taste test dog food because she has always wondered about the claims that are made and wants to answer specific questions that she herself has had about dog food. As far as other text written for similar purposes, no I can’t think of a specific one right now but there are always people that test different claims on various products and for some this is their job.

                                               

2. What criteria does Hodgman use to divide her subject into categories?

Where and how does she indicate that she is shifting her discussion

from one category to the next?

 The criteria she looks at is texture, appearance, smell, and color. Hodgman divides her subject into categories of dry dog food, Gaines all meat burgers for dogs, canned food and treats and she tries all of the following and compares both the type of food to the specific brand of foods. When shifting categories she uses transition sentences as well as the phrase “turn to”.

3. The title grabs our attention with the word bitch, a word rarely used in

titles. Does the word use serve additional purposes?

I think that she could be referencing the word used when referring to a female dog and that she might be using it because she is eating dog food or even because she is putting to rest some of these claims of some of these types and brands of dog food.

4. This piece is based on primary-source research. Review Chapter 30,

“Conducting Primary and Library Research,” especially the portion on

conducting primary research. What other research strategies could the

Author have used to explore her topic? Which would be most effective

for her Spy audience? How would she need to change her tactics if her

audience were a scientific journal? A magazine for dog enthusiasts?

The author could of researched different household that had pets and just asked questions about what the pets like and or even had several dogs try different dog foods and record the responses. I think that the way she presented the information was very effective for all of the different types of audiences and the problem I see is that some may have a problem with the way she collected her information and evaluated it but personally she really went the extra mile by tasting it herself and was pretty honest and thorough.

Ch.13 questions "Fear Born of Sorrow"

Ch. 13 questions “A Fear Born of Sorrow

1. Review the title and explain how it does or does not forecast the essays

Main idea.

I believe the title gives a clear forecast of the essays main idea because the main idea that is being stated in the essay is the fear that was born of sorrow with the September 11 attack.

2. The writer compares and contrasts the September 11 attack with the

Oklahoma City and Pearl Harbor attacks. What does she conclude

from each comparison? Explain why you do or do not agree with her.

The writer concludes that the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oklahoma City were significant and tragic but still do not compare to the September 11attack. She says that the attacks don’t compare because of what the twin towers symbolized for America. The towers symbolized world domination of finances: They were a major center for the Internet, a hub for international business, and an emblem of American life. The writer mentions how America lost its sense of invincibility and feeling of security and what made it worse was the airplane used and the fact it was filled with American passengers and sent into a building to kill more people. I would have to agree with the writer’s opinion when comparing and contrasting the two other American tragedies.

3. Review the essay’s final paragraph and explain why it is or is not an

effective closing.

I think the last paragraph is an effective closing because it brought all of the details of the essay to an appropriate closing with the writer’s final thoughts.

Adrenaline junkies Ch. 12 ?"s

1. Name two or more ways that the opening paragraph engages you and
effectively introduces the topic and thesis.
The two ways that this opening paragraph engage me are by immediately asking a question and then giving examples of adrenaline junkies. The introduction grabs you and makes you a part of it right away.
2.
levels of stimulus to trigger adrenaline highs. Is this explanation clear
and believable? Why or why not?
I believe that the explanation of how different people require different stimulus or levels of stimulus to trigger adrenaline highs is very accurate. It goes into detail with the explanation of how our adrenal glands work and is helpful to the reader.
3.
effects of an adrenaline high. Explain why you do or do not find
this interpretation convincing.
In one sentence I would summarize the writers explanation of the cause and effects of an adrenaline high as the following; An individuals adrenaline high is directly related to the stimulus introduced or required, also known as a trigger to release adrenaline from our adrenal glands. I find the interpretation convincing because it’s a specific description of how are adrenal glands function.
4.
someday adrenaline may be bottled and sold. Explain why you think
the sentence is or is not an effective closing.
I think it’s a nice and effective way to close because in that last portion of the essay the writer talks about how adrenaline can be used in some really good ways and it seems appropriate to end the way he did with a playful sentence.
　The writer concludes the essay with a playful sentence suggesting thatIn one sentence, summarize the writer’s explanation of the causes andParagraphs three and four explain how different people need different

Outline & summary for Unit 1 Narrative, Descriptive, and reflective

Unit One Narative, Descriptive, Reflective writing

I. How do I select the topic & what is important when choosing a topic?
II. How can I help the readers get the big picture?
III. Getting organized & putting it all into writing
A. Review your brainstorm of ideas or key points and pick the important information that you want to include in your writing.
B. List the details or events in chronological order.
C. Do a rough draft & read, review and revise before finalizing it. A. Write out the key moments.
B. Share your perspective.
C. Write out your feelings or any conflicts that you observed & if your feelings are the same now or have changed.A. You can list several topics on a paper and then decide what topic you can either relate to or have personal experience with.
B. It is important to pick a topic you can reflect on and let your writing flow freely.
C. You can pick an experience you had that impacted you in a strong way or something that your readers can either relate to or feel with you as they read, it should grab them & make them want to read more.Summary:
In Unit one I read about descriptive, reflective and narrative writing. This unit gave all the details and information needed to really do a good job on writing descriptive, narrative and reflective papers. I benefited from the topics this unit suggested and it helped me to really open my eyes up to how much better my writing can be when I reflect not only on experiences but also what is going on at a specific moment and in the world around me. I
I also enjoyed and learned a lot from some of the writing that was in this unit, I enjoyed the different writing styles and examples that it gave and found it very helpful when deciding on what I wanted to write about, how I wanted to approach and what I wanted my reader to think about and get from my writing.
　
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