Analyzing the Writer’s Technique

Read “The Psychology of Stuff and Things” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

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1. Thesis Identify Jarrett’s thesis statement. What background information does he provide to support it?

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2. Conclusion Does Jarrett’s conclusion bring the essay to a satisfying close? Why or why not?

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3. Purpose Explain how Jarrett’s citation of research supports his purpose in writing the essay.

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4. Audience Who is Jarrett’s audience? Does his advice apply to others outside this group?

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5. Patterns What methods of development, in addition to process, does Jarrett use in this essay? What does each add to your understanding of Jarrett’s explanation of how our possessions become an extension of our selves?

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