For the Unit 1 Complete assignment, write an essay (minimum of 1000 words) which
For the Unit 1 Complete assignment, write an essay (minimum of 1000 words) which addresses the questions and statements below. When finished, the essay should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections. A minimum of three scholarly sources are required, and all sources should be cited and referenced in APA format.
Select an essay from chapter 11 and identify the author’s thesis. That is, what is the author’s claim or argument? How does the author develop the thesis? What reasons or types of evidence do they provide to support their claims? Which of their reasons do you find most compelling? How does the essay’s structure convey the author’s point?
How would you describe the author’s persona? How does the writer create this persona? What is the essay’s tone? What words, phrases, or images contribute to the tone? How do the author’s persona and the essay’s tone contribute to the author’s purpose and/or the essay’s overall impact?
How does the author’s argument relate to our world today? Do you agree or disagree (or both) with the author’s claim(s)? Why? What personal experiences have you had that support your position?