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LAW TALK 1 Paragraph 1: The essay I have selected is “Our Blind…
LAW TALK 1
Paragraph 1:
The essay I have selected is “Our Blind Spot About Guns” by Nicholas Kristof. In my revised thesis statement, Kristof advocates for gun control measures in the United States and uses a persuasive writing strategy to support his position. He presents evidence and statistics to make a logical argument, and ultimately, is successful in making his point about the need for gun control measures.
Paragraph 2:
The issue of gun violence in the United States has been a contentious topic for years, with advocates on both sides of the debate. In his essay “Our Blind Spot about Guns,” Nicholas Kristof argues that the cultural and political divide in the United States has created a blind spot that prevents rational discussion about gun control measures. Kristof uses a persuasive writing strategy, presenting evidence and statistics to make a logical argument for the need for gun control measures in the United States. He is successful in making his point and demonstrates that policies could be put in place to reduce gun deaths. Therefore, this essay analyzes Kristof’s argument and evidence, evaluating the effectiveness of his persuasive writing strategy in advocating for gun control measures in the United States.
What was your first impression when reading the post?
Considering the relevance of the topic, what is your perspective? Have you dealt with the topic or been aware of its importance in the world?
Does the thesis sentence have the following elements? If not what is missing and what suggestions can you make? Thesis statement elements: Author’s stance- strategies author uses to support their position, the success or failure of making the point.
Review the introduction and provide feedback. Address the following questions specifically:
Opening sentence: Does it engage the reader?
Does the introduction provide enough information (brief summary) so the audience understands the topic and author’s position?
Is the thesis statement included?
What is one revision or adjustment that can make the introduction stronger?
