Writing/Reading HW

I. Based on the textbook reading, what are the benefits of rhetoric in personal communication?  Academic?  Professional? (1-2 paragraph    1 paragraph = 5-8 sentences)

II.  Create a list (4-6) of narrowed ideas for the argument essay topic. 

1. Topic: Explanation: Interest: Guiding Argument: Counterarguments:

2. Topic: Explanation: Interest: Guiding Argument: Counterarguments:

3. Topic: Explanation: Interest: Guiding Argument: Counterarguments:

4. Topic: Explanation: Interest: Guiding Argument: Counterarguments:

III.  Which topic piques your interest most? Why? What concerns do you have about choosing this topic?