Analyzing the Writer’s Technique

Read “In Defense of Multitasking” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 20.32

1. Claim What type of claim does Silverman make?

Question 20.33

2. Analogy Is Silverman’s analogy about computers effective? Why or why not?

Question 20.34

3. Support What additional information, evidence, or explanation would make this essay more convincing?

Question 20.35

4. Example The end of the essay talks about multitasking and the presidency. Is this an effective example? How useful is it in applying the issues in this essay to regular people?

Question 20.36

5. Audience Who is Silverman’s intended audience?

[Leave] [Close]