Thinking Critically about Argument

Read “Pull the Plug on Explicit Lyrics” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 21.18

1. Author’s Attitude What is Sturm’s attitude toward explicit lyrics? Highlight words and phrases that reveal it.

Question 21.19

2. Fact or Opinion Is Sturm relying on fact, opinion, or both to support his argument? Identify passages that support your answer.

Question 21.20

3. Audience Who is Sturm’s main audience? How do you know?

Question 21.21

4. Euphemism What is “explicit music” a euphemism for?

Question 21.22

5. Needs and Values To what needs and values does Sturm appeal?

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