False Dilemma (Logical Fallacy)

A false dilemma is when a writer forces the reader to choose between two extreme arguments with no regard to a middle ground.

In order to avoid falling for this trap, be sure to explore your topic to understand multiple views and positions.



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Chapter 8 Reading Response

Chapter 8 Reading Response

This was an especially long chapter due to the huge amount of essays stuffed in there, but it was not an unbearable read. However, admittedly, I was less interested in the chapter as I was the previous. This chapter covered a lot of excellent points to be sure, especially when it explained how to correctly use commas in a sequence, but it's mere introduction made my eyes glaze out of focus. And the pages that followed didn't rescue me since much of what it covered I had already come to realize on my own, so, unfortunately, it's insightful tips were wasted on me. Its tips on how to properly structurize it, however,  were helpful as always. 

This chapter made me realize something obvious: I have been surrounded by exemplification essays all my life. Indeed it is the kind of format I am prone to since it makes the subject much more interesting and relatable. This chapter did not exempt anything therefore did not need any more elaboration. Personally, I could have used less elaboration since much of it seems to be second nature for me (or so this chapter made it seem, anyway).

Exemplification Freaking Point

2D Vs. 3D Animation

Over the years, the popularity of 3D animation has skyrocketed leaving poor 2D animations on the sidelines to inevitable regression and death.

Examples: - 3D movies are very popular and gain an insane amount of money in the theaters compared to 2D youtube videos (maybe include money statistics).
- 3D movies cater more to modern audience's high expectations.
- 3D animation is much more compelling since it seems more realistic to the brain.
- 3D animation has gotten much easier due to advancing technology, you can make a 3D animation in your own bedroom.
- There is plenty of exposure to 3D animations, kids through growing up with it and adults through watching their kids.

Intro: Maybe start the essay with a story of your own experince
Conclusion: Possibly end by referencing money making 3D animation machines <cough><cough>"Frozen"<cough><cough>.

Outline added by Sabastian


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Combining Patterns

Staples use of cause and effect in his essay works far better to demonstrate the process of a child becoming a thug. While examples would probably have given us more details and insight, it would have been unnecessary since it would take more time to prove the same point.

 









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Just Walk On By

"Just Walk On By"

Answers to Purpose and Audience Questions

1) Thesis: "It was in the echo of that terrified woman's footfalls that I first began to know the      unwieldy inheritance I'd come into - the ability to alter public space in ugly ways. His thesis is implied.

2) The author uses a combination of both logic and emotion to relate to his readers. It is an appropriate strategy since the subject has affected him personally.

3) Staples readily assumes that his readers are fearful of black men, especially when walking down a dark corridor. He challenges these views by describing how such views affect him, which in turn show how unfair this misconception is.

4) His first sentence hooks in the audiences attention. It proved a successful ploy as it shocks the reader into attention and makes us want to read on.
 





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Journal Entry

 I have been in situations where I was outside, alone in the dark night and a stranger would cross my path. For me, those situations got me really spooked particularly when the stranger was male regardless of his race (it's dark after all). My reaction would probably be tension in my body and walking a little faster in order to pass them as quickly as possible. Even after reading Staples's essay, I must say with great embarrassment that I would probably still react the same way, only be far more aware of my reaction.

Exemplification Essay Freaking Point

Exemplification Essay Freaking Point

Dogs are given too much free reign in Colorado and this creates a lot of problems for people's sanity, safety and health.

-Mention the risk of rabies which is increased when dogs are allowed to roam around outside unsupervised. 
-Interesting note: according to Boulder County Colorado Animal Control website, people are responsible for dogs that habitually disturb the peace with unprovoked barking and can be given a three day "barking notice" which can result to that person being summoned to court if the dog still refuses to shut it. (so people who have obnoxious dogs, beware)
-If your pet has bitten someone, or if you are the victim of an animal bite, you are required under state law to file a report with the Animal Control Unit within twelve hours of the bite.
-Introduction: DEFINITELY use your own personal experiences as examples! Don't just use it for the intro though, use it throughout the paper. I'm just mentioning the few laws I found so you can make the audience see how it affects the majority at large as well.