English Skills with Readings 9th Edition by John Langan, Zoe Albright

Exercise 2

Complete the outline below of “Bashing Men.” Summarize in a few words the supporting material that fits under the topic sentence: After 1, 2, and 3, write in the 1 three main points of support for the topic sentence. In the spaces after the numbers, write in the examples used to support those three main points. Two items have been done for you as examples.

Topic sentence: It’s become more and more acceptable to bash men, acting as though they are less deserving of respect than women.

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?a. _________________________________________

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?b. Berenstain Bears

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2. ________________________________________

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?a. ______________________________________

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?b. Welfare benefits cut off if father in home

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3. ___________________________________

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?a. ______________________________________

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Images can make visual arguments as well. What visual argument does this spoof-ad make? Is it effective? Why or why not?

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Outline for “Bashing Men”:

1.?Men are frequently portrayed in pop culture as bumbling fools.

??a.?The Simpsons

??b.?Berenstain Bears