I read Melissa’s response.
- we both noted an ethical appeal made by Tan when explaining her personal experiences
- She also alludes to a pathos appeal, as she noted that the story was personable and heartwarming.
- Doesn’t explicitly call it pathos but describes the characteristics of a pathos appeal in more detail than I did
- Melissa also found common ground in this story, as she said it is a universal experience of First-Gen Americans.
- Melissa found reassurance in this article which is comforting to me. She felt validated as well and I think that will be a common sentiment amongst the readers of this piece.
- Melissa perfectly illustrates her unique perspective in her analysis. We stated some of the same things in different ways and she found a way to include her personal connection in her analysis as well. Her interpretation of this text was influenced by her own experiences as well.