Instruction
for the essay
Topic: Write an essay in
which you analyze how particular logical fallacies from “Fallacious Arguments“(two PDF attached) are used in ONE
of the short stories:
· Hemingway, “Hills Like White Elephants”
· Alexie, “Do Not Go Gentle”
· Lam, “Show and Tell”
· London, “To Build a Fire”
· Carver, “They’re Not Your Husband”
·
Boyle, “The
Love Of My Life” (six stories-six PDF attached)
Tasks: Analyze the ways in which logical fallacies
function within the text by conducting a strong close reading of key passages
in which they appear. Draw a conclusion about the purpose and techniques for
using fallacies in this text.
Requirements:
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Type at least 3 pages, double-spaced (aim to get to 4
pages).
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Include a specific title that reflects your argument.
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4 Cite quotations from both texts:
“Fallacious Arguments” (cite the authors’ names: Cooper and Patton)
and ONE story of
your choice for entire essay.
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Introduce and integrate quotations and cite them in MLA
Style; use P.I.E. format for paragraphs.
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Your essay should contain a clear, strong thesis in the
first introduction paragraph. Body paragraphs that develop and support the
thesis with quotes and explanations.
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Have an appropriate title
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Develop logically and offer solid support for
your thesis by quoting directly from both texts.
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Have a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Use of sentence-combining strategies for sentence
variety (Appositives)