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View the slide show of satirical ads. Then write a well organized argument that analyzes both the satirical strategies and the visual techniques these ads use to make an argument about and its effects on culture.

Whitman's sampler

Carefully read and examine this ad from Americans for the Arts. Then compose a thoughtful, thorough, well-organized analysis of the rhetorical strategies used to make its argument, considering both visual and verbal techniques. You must post your analysis by the end of the period. Keep in mind the rhetorical situation and the strategies for composition we've discussed.

A River in Twain

Read the excerpt from Mark Twain's Two Ways of Seeing a River (1883). Then, compose a well-written essay that analyzes the techniques Twain uses to make his argument. You might use the "Questions for Discussion and Writing" found at the end of the excerpt as a guide for composing your analysis. There is no word limit, but you must respond in a full composition, and you may take no longer than 50 minutes to read and write. Post your essay to your blog by the end of the class period.