Discussion Post

Read Liz Winhover's essay, "The Power of Failure" in CEL Ch. 9 (p. 279-282). Answer the following questions about Winhover's essay in a response of at least 200 words. 

• Given the definition of critical reading above, how well does Winhover's essay function as a practice of critical reading? How specifically does Winhover step back to reveal how JK Rowling's commencement speech is working? 
• How would Winhover's essay change if her focus was on evaluating JK Rowling's speech instead of reading it critically?  
• After looking over the Rhetorical Tools for textual analysis on p. 179-182, what particular rhetorical tools does Winhover use most effectively? Why?