Two Paragraphs: The Appeals in Evicted
We read the first chapter of Matthew Desmond’s Evicted earlier this quarter, and then we read the “Making Rent” chapter during the last weeks of class.
Write two paragraphs that explain how Desmond’s use of either pathos, ethos, or logos Chapter between 2 pages 20 and 31, create a strong appeal for housing aid for Americans suffering from economic hardship.
You may focus on one appeal or all three. If you found Desmond’s appeal or appeals weak, feel free to explain why. Keep in mind that you only have two paragraphs, so do your best to keep things simple.
Here is a link to the reading selection:
Evicted Making Rent Chapter. Again, you may use information from pages 20 to 31 from Desmond’s writing. Essentially, you are explaining how his writing persuades the reader using one or more of the appeals: to emotion (pathos), character/credibility (ethos), or facts and reason (logos). You do not need to identify all three. Keep in mind that you must choose specific examples from the chapter (link above) to support your points (topic sentences for paragraphs).
Your two paragraphs should have a strong main claim (the topic sentence or sentences), at least one quote used correctly, at least one paraphrase, and clear writing.Create one example of figurative language (use pages 334 – 344 in Everything’s an Argument for help) and please label it.
An example of figurative language: “After reading the chapter, one begins to think that reliable housing is as rare as winning the lottery (simile).” Please avoid established or overused examples of figurative language. Also, please do not identify the figurative language used by the author; you must create the metaphor, simile, hyperbole, antonomasia, analogy, and so on.
To review,
⦁ Two paragraphs in length, don’t create more than a page and a half of content (double spaced, Arial or Times New Roman font). One page or even less than a page is fine.
⦁ Focused and clear writing for two paragraphs: topic sentence(s), concluding sentence(s), strong examples to support your claims. Two paragraphs only please.
⦁ At least one example of figurative language created by you. Remember to label your example like someone who never makes a mistake (simile). See pages 334 – 344 in Everything’s an Argument for help. Do not try to find figurative language in Desmond’s chapter. You are creating the metaphor, simile, analogy, etc.
⦁ One quote for support and one paraphrase. Avoid abrupt quotes. Use the quote/paraphrase sandwich.
⦁ Use MLA format with in-text citations after quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing.
⦁ Have fun with this short exam about a serious topic. A creative hook? Interesting examples?
