Tuesday, October 18 reading

“On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner (50 Essays, p. 139-151)

                  Due Date: Tuesday, October 18

1.     Eighner begins the essay by explaining where the term “Dumpster” originated. Why do you think he begins this way?

2.     What is Eighner’s opinion of college students? Why is scavenging around a college campus so effective for him?

3.     Define the following vocabulary words from the essay. Use each word in a sentence of your own. Briefly explain why the author of the essay chose to use these words.

a.     Scrounging (139)

                                               i.     Definition:

                                             ii.     Part of Speech:

                                            iii.     Sentence:

                                            iv.     Why does the author use this word?

b.     Sinecure (150)

                                               i.         Definition:

                                             ii.         Part of Speech:

                                            iii.         Sentence:

                                            iv.         Why does the author use this word?

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