writing 122

WR 122

Instructor Andy Gurevich

Rhetorical Analysis/Group Discussion Questions: “The Clan of One-Breasted Women”

Please answer the following questions individually in writing and then be prepared to share your answers in a small group discussion.

1. What is the thesis of this essay? Is it stated or implied? If stated, please find and quote it directly. If implied, please summarize it in your own words in one to two focused sentences.

1. What primary pattern of development does Williams use to argue her thesis? Is this a cause/effect essay? A personal narrative? Comparison/contrast? How does this affect her thesis and overall theme?

1. How does Williams effectively integrate her dreams into the purpose of her essay?