Analyzing the Writer's Technique

Read “Internet Addiction” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 6.5

1. Thesis State the author’s thesis in your own words. Then, using the guidelines in Chapter 6, evaluate the effectiveness of the thesis.

Question 6.6

2. Rhetorical Situation To what audience does Beato address this essay? What purpose does the essay fulfill? How do you think the writing situation affects the author’s choice of evidence?

Question 6.7

3. Support Cite one paragraph from the essay in which you think the author provides detailed, specific information. Explain why you chose that paragraph. Does it support the thesis? Why or why not?

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