1. In “The Damnation of a Canyon,” Edward Abbey writes, “I belong to that evergrowing number of Americans, probably a good majority now, who have become aware that a fully industrialized . . . elegantly computerized social system is not suitable for human habitation.” Though Abbey’s purpose in writing this article is to prove dammed rivers create living environments “not suitable for human habitation,” the reader can infer from details he uses in his article that dammed rivers actually benefit people. Using details presented in this article, argue that dammed rivers help human beings.
2. Explore the role bias plays in the controversy James Green discusses in “Equal Pay Bill Has a Serious Downside.” First, define bias. Then describe how either the supporters of equal pay might be biased or Green and those who share his opinion might be biased. Support your analysis with examples.
3. In “The School Days of an Indian Girl,” Zitkala-Ša repeatedly refers to the missionaries she encounters as “palefaces.” What is the effect of using this language on the tone of the essay? Be sure to use details from the essay to support your point.
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Explore the role bias plays in the controversy James Green discusses in “Equal Pay Bill Has a Serious Downside.” First, define
bias
. Then describe how either the supporters of equal pay might be biased or Green and those who share his opinion might be biased. Support your analysis with examples. (15 points)
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In “The School Days of an Indian Girl,” Zitkala-Ša repeatedly refers to the missionaries she encounters as “palefaces.” What is the effect of using this language on the tone of the essay? Be sure to use details from the essay to support your point. (15 points)