Exploring the Text

  1. How would you describe the tone of “Why I Love My Job”?

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: How would you describe the tone of “Why I Love My Job”?
  2. Why do you think Rick Reilly says he is “Lurching into [his] fifth decade” (para. 2)? What is the effect of the word “lurching”?

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: Why do you think Rick Reilly says he is “Lurching into [his] fifth decade” (para. 2)? What is the effect of the word “lurching”?
  3. Describe the structure of “Why I Love My Job.” Do you think it is effective? Why?

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: Describe the structure of “Why I Love My Job.” Do you think it is effective? Why?
  4. In what ways does Reilly appeal to pathos?

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: In what ways does Reilly appeal to pathos?
  5. There is a common thread in the examples Reilly uses to develop his argument. Describe that thread, and analyze at least three of the examples.

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: There is a common thread in the examples Reilly uses to develop his argument. Describe that thread, and analyze at least three of the examples.
  6. Reilly begins his piece with a comment from his journalism professor and ends with his response to the professor. What is the effect of this framing device?

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: Reilly begins his piece with a comment from his journalism professor and ends with his response to the professor. What is the effect of this framing device?
  7. In May 2011, Rick Reilly was the graduation speaker at his alma mater, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Colorado. He urged the graduates to “get out there and say things that people have never said before.” Does he follow his own advice here? Do you find his ideas original, or have you heard them before? Explain your view.

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    Chapter 9 - Why I Love My Job - Exploring the Text: In May 2011, Rick Reilly was the graduation speaker at his alma mater, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Colorado. He urged the graduates to “get out there and say things that people have never said before.” Does he follow his own advice here? Do you find his ideas original, or have you heard them before? Explain your view.