Write a rhetorical analysis of either "Master of My Fate: Making Moral Choices in a Determined Universe," or "Can We be Good Without God?: Science, Religion, and Morality." Defend an arguable claim about how Shermer's argument functions effectively.
Consider such areas as diction, sentence variety, slang, correct grammar, technical language, figurative language, jokes, and tone. How does the writer achieve their purpose? Unify your essay with a provable thesis claim.
The Pitfalls of This Type of Writing
• We are not writing reviews here. The audience knows the topic and expects you to argue about how Shermer's argument is structured.
• Don't provide a running summary. Instead, pick some elements and show how they interact in producing an effective argument.
• No offense, but the purpose is not to slam or counterargue Shermer here, so if you do this, expect readers to reject your work.
Essays in my ENG 101 courses must meet the page and source requirements in order to earn passing credit.