Assignment:
Write an essay that analyzes the articles "On the Uses of a Liberal Education" By Earl Shorris providing an in-depth analysis of the intended audience and the effect on that audience.
Some questions to consider in your analysis:
Who is the audience?
What is the purpose of the essay?
What is the tone of the essay?
Do you think that the tone is appropriate for the author's intended purpose and audience?
What kind of support does the author use to support his claims?
Narrative example? Statistical evidence?
Logical argument? Expert opinion?
Are these strategies effective for the writer’s purpose?