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Use the following prompt for your Rogerian Essay. You MUST read both articles in order to construct your argument.You need to use your rhetorical analysis skills to identify the claims and support of both sides, and also how they deal with their respective oppositions. Think carefully about the types of values both sides seem to have and consider how you can use those to come to a workable conclusion.
1. The topic of marriage has been a popular issue recently, largely in relation to marriage equality. However, how popular is marriage at all? Read these two conflicting perspectives on marriage and cosntruct your own Rogerian argument to come to your own conclusions.
Articles:
"Skirting the Issue: Since when did getting married become so unfashionable" by Louisa Peacock
"We need to have a frank discussion about marriage" by Tauriq Moosa
Secondly, we need to start thinking about our Final Projects. Start brainstorming your topics and feel free to email me for my input.
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