1. Who exactly is the author of The Problem With T-Shirts?
Thomas Beller, an author who was written 3 collections of his short stories.
Expand this a little bit more - doesn't quite tell me much.
2. Why should one as a reader trust his claims regarding the status of T-Shirts? (Ethos:Credibility)
He has experience with t-shirts because of his passion for them.
Doesn't quite tell me why I should trust him.
3. Who do you suppose his audience for this essay is? Why do you believe that is his audience? (Pathos: Emotional Appeal)
Anybody, because we all wear t-shirts to some extent. He wants us to understand the value of t-shirts and their sentimental appeal.
Yes, but what information in the essay tells us who he is writing to.
4. What is the purpose behind his essay? What importance does this essay hold for society/humanity? If you believe it holds no importance, state your reasons why not. (Logos)
The purpose of the essay is the importance of symbolic objects that hold memories for us. Whether its tshirts or pictures, these objects can hold sentimental value although the object in this case a tshirt becomes worn out and old.
Thomas Beller, an author who was written 3 collections of his short stories.
Expand this a little bit more - doesn't quite tell me much.
2. Why should one as a reader trust his claims regarding the status of T-Shirts? (Ethos:Credibility)
He has experience with t-shirts because of his passion for them.
Doesn't quite tell me why I should trust him.
3. Who do you suppose his audience for this essay is? Why do you believe that is his audience? (Pathos: Emotional Appeal)
Anybody, because we all wear t-shirts to some extent. He wants us to understand the value of t-shirts and their sentimental appeal.
Yes, but what information in the essay tells us who he is writing to.
4. What is the purpose behind his essay? What importance does this essay hold for society/humanity? If you believe it holds no importance, state your reasons why not. (Logos)
The purpose of the essay is the importance of symbolic objects that hold memories for us. Whether its tshirts or pictures, these objects can hold sentimental value although the object in this case a tshirt becomes worn out and old.
Good.
Grade: 80