what makes me eager to talk in class
- things that I’m passionate about
- sports
- weather
- math and science based discussions
- technology
- the news
- knowing my classmates
- music
- knowing what to say
what makes me reticent to talk in class
- history
- in a silent class where your the only one talking
- when I’m asked a question I don’t know and is forced to answer
1. What is the point, or claim, Johnson is attempting to get his readers to accept?
- you do things to because you like the benefits which you enjoy after
- games are not a waste of brain space and you should play video games
2. What reason does he give to support this claim? What evidence supports the reason?
- you gain skills while your gaming which can appeal to other activities
- evidence –> algebra and stair master
3. Besides the reason and evidence, do you see any other kind of rhetorical appeals operating in this passage?
- logical (logos) is being used in this passage
4. Do you find this argument convincing? Why or why not?
- I do find this argument convincing. I think this because it using logic and emotion. When people have references people will think he’s trustworthy and honest about what he’s writing
Aim of Argument 