How does SANTŌ Kyōden critique society in Playboy Roasted á la Edo? Include a close analysis of an image, text, or visual-verbal element in your response.

Purpose:

Expressing an opinion and persuading others to see the validity of that opinion by marshalling evidence and crafting words is a necessary skill for participating in a society that values the open exchange of ideas.

With that purpose in mind, students will compose a response to the texts we have read in Unit 2, focusing on “close reading” of an image or visual-verbal text.

Task:

Select one prompt below. Write a response of 500 to 750 words.

-How does SANTŌ Kyōden critique society in Playboy Roasted á la Edo? Include a close analysis of an image, text, or visual-verbal element in your response.

Criteria:

Students’ writing will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Clarity of writing;
Organization at the level of the paper and paragraph;
Use of evidence;
Argumentation and analysis of evidence and;
Quality and originality of thesis.

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