Reading Discussion
My partner was Daniela. She gave a clear and concise response that was littered with supporting quotes and analysis. She explained the plot of “Mother Tongue” more effectively than I did. I tended to give bits and pieces of the plot after giving just a short synopsis of what but was about.
Similarities
- Neither of us included a reference list
- Both of us incorporated quotes and analyzation of said quotes in our responses.
Differences
- She explained the plot in full and efficiently
- I pointed out the use of all three rhetoric devices whereas Daniela mostly pointed out pathos/ emotional appeal
- She included more quotes than I did and integrated them more seamlessly
I appreciated Daniela’s unique perspective of filling in the reader on the plot of the piece she was writing about. After reading Hauer’s rhetoric analysis, I sort of figured that this wasn’t necessary. It was a little foreign to not give more context of the subject I was writing about. Additionally, every point Daniela made was supported with quotes which was helpful as a reader and made her work more credible/convincing. In the future, and also when I do my rhetoric analysis essay, I would like to add more quotes and analysis to better support my arguments.
Group Writing- Subordination and Coordination
Exercising 1:
- Pets are not allowed in Mr. Taylor’s building; however he owns several cats and a parrot.
- New legislation prevents drivers from sending or reading text messages while driving; however, many people continue to use their phones illegally.
- The coroner concluded that the young man had taken a lethal concoction of drugs; furthermore, by the time his relatives found him, nothing could be done.
- Amphibians are vertebrates that live on land and in the water, but Flatworms are invertebrates that live only in water.
- Ashley carefully fed and watered her tomato plants all summer; consequently, the tomatoes grew juicy and ripe.
- When he lost his car key, Simon attempted to open the door with a wire hanger, a credit card, and a paperclip; however, he called the manufacturer for advice.
Exercise 2:
- Jake is going to Mexico, where there are beautiful beaches.
- Because a snowstorm disrupted traffic all over the east coast, there will be long delivery delays this week.
- Because my neighbor had his television volume turned up too high, I banged on his door and asked him to keep the noise down.
- Jessica prepared the potato salad and the sautéed vegetables, while Ashley marinated the chicken.
- After Romeo poisons himself, Juliet awakes to find Romeo dead and consequently, stabs herself with a dagger.
