Questions

  1. Does Michael Pollan’s humor contibute to the effectiveness of his argument? Provide a few examples in support of your response.

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: Does Michael Pollan’s humor contibute to the effectiveness of his argument? Provide a few examples in support of your response.
  2. In paragraph 3, why does Pollan use the term “cow” rather than “beef,” and “pig” rather than “pork”? What does this language suggest about our attitude toward eating these animals?

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: In paragraph 3, why does Pollan use the term “cow” rather than “beef,” and “pig” rather than “pork”? What does this language suggest about our attitude toward eating these animals?
  3. Pollan writes, “When I was a kid, you never saw radicchio in the produce section, or a half dozen different kinds of mushrooms, or kiwis and passion fruit and durians and mangoes” (para. 5). What is his point? Have things changed in the supermarket since you were “a kid” as well? Is this a good thing, or not? Explain your response.

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: Pollan writes, “When I was a kid, you never saw radicchio in the produce section, or a half dozen different kinds of mushrooms, or kiwis and passion fruit and durians and mangoes” (para. 5). What is his point? Have things changed in the supermarket since you were “a kid” as well? Is this a good thing, or not? Explain your response.
  4. In paragraph 7, Pollan asks three questions and writes, “Not very long ago an eater didn’t need a journalist to answer these questions.” Do you see those questions as important? Do you share his concerns? Why or why not?

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: In paragraph 7, Pollan asks three questions and writes, “Not very long ago an eater didn’t need a journalist to answer these questions.” Do you see those questions as important? Do you share his concerns? Why or why not?
  5. Pollan’s piece is based largely on observation and reporting. How does this method serve to advance his argument?

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: Pollan’s piece is based largely on observation and reporting. How does this method serve to advance his argument?
  6. What is the most surprising thing that you learned from Pollan’s piece? How does it affect your attitude toward food? Toward eating?

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    Chapter 12 - 2. A Naturalist in the Supermarket - Questions: What is the most surprising thing that you learned from Pollan’s piece? How does it affect your attitude toward food? Toward eating?