Questions

1. To illustrate his argument, Hedrick Smith uses the personal stories of two Americans, Pam Scholl and Mike Hughes, as well as statistical information. How effective is this strategy?

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   Questions: - To illustrate his argument, Hedrick Smith uses the personal stories of two Americans, Pam Scholl and Mike Hughes, as well as statistical information. How effective is this strategy?
2. Smith quotes economist Isabel Sawhill, who states that America has become “a low-mobility country” compared with others (par. 27). Is this true? Do you find Smith’s assessment convincing? What are the implications for the United States if Sawhill is correct?

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   Questions: - Smith quotes economist Isabel Sawhill, who states that America has become “a low-mobility country” compared with others (par. 27). Is this true? Do you find Smith’s assessment convincing? What are the implications for the United States if Sawhill is correct?
3. In the section titled “Three Decades of Getting Nowhere,” Smith offers five bulleted assertions backed by data and endnotes. Which do you find most surprising? Which is most alarming? Why?

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   Questions: - In the section titled “Three Decades of Getting Nowhere,” Smith offers five bulleted assertions backed by data and endnotes. Which do you find most surprising? Which is most alarming? Why?
4. If Smith’s assessment of the American economy is accurate, what does it portend for the future of American society? Explain.

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   Questions: - If Smith’s assessment of the American economy is accurate, what does it portend for the future of American society? Explain.
5. How do endnotes 23 and 28 differ from the others? Be specific as you explain. What is the overall rhetorical effect of Smith’s notes?

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   Questions: - How do endnotes 23 and 28 differ from the others? Be specific as you explain. What is the overall rhetorical effect of Smith’s notes?