Thinking Critically about Argument

Read “How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 20.16

1. Tone Describe Bregman’s tone. Highlight several words or phrases that reveal this tone.

Question 20.17

2. Evidence Bregman mentions research but fails to cite his sources. How does that affect the effectiveness of his argument?

Question 20.18

3. Connotation What is the connotation of the word delightful (para. 7)?

Question 20.19

4. Euphemism What is “smoking anything” (3) a euphemism for?

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