Exploring the Text

  1. Describe the tone of Chuck Klosterman’s essay. How does the tone suit the essay’s purpose?

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: Describe the tone of Chuck Klosterman’s essay. How does the tone suit the essay’s purpose?
  2. How does Klosterman establish ethos? What effect does his tone have on his credibility?

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: How does Klosterman establish ethos? What effect does his tone have on his credibility?
  3. In paragraph 4, Klosterman suggests that monsters personify our fears. What are other reasons that vampires, werewolves, and zombies might be so intriguing?

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: In paragraph 4, Klosterman suggests that monsters personify our fears. What are other reasons that vampires, werewolves, and zombies might be so intriguing?
  4. What is Klosterman’s central argument? What kind of evidence does he use to develop it?

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: What is Klosterman’s central argument? What kind of evidence does he use to develop it?
  5. Paragraphs 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 are one sentence each. What else do they have in common? Explain why they are or are not effective.

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: Paragraphs 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14 are one sentence each. What else do they have in common? Explain why they are or are not effective.
  6. Why do you think Klosterman uses imperative sentences in the essay’s last paragraph?

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    Chapter 11 - My Zombie, Myself - Exploring the Text: Why do you think Klosterman uses imperative sentences in the essay’s last paragraph?