Having read the two essays between pages 51-60 of chapter 3, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Each answer should be 2-3 complete sentence in length.
1. Ricardo Rodriguez Padilla
– While this essay appears to be autobiographical, Rodriquez Padilla uses the second person (you) instead of the first (I). Why do you think he chose to write from this perspective? What does this point of view imply about the writer’s audience-and about his purpose in writing the essay?
2. The title of the essay refers to “dumb things.” What are they, specifically? Does the writer really believe that they are “dumb”? Why would it be important to learn to write about them again?
3. What different motives and purposes for writing does Rodriguez Padilla discuss here? Do they shed light on his motives for writing this particular essay?
4. On the surface, this is a deeply personal essay about one writer’s experiences. What insights or “takeaways” does it provide that you can apply to your own writing or identity as a writer?
5. Russell Baker
– Mr. Fleagle’s homework assignment offered Baker and his classmates “a choice of topics.” Is it important to have a “choice” of what you write about? Explain.
6. Once Barker’s eye hits the topic of “The Art of Eating Spaghetti” on Mr. Fleagle’s list, what happens? what triggers Barker’s urge to write about the night his aunt Pat served spaghetti for supper?
7. Why is Barker reluctant to submit his finished essay?
8. What insights into the nature of writing does Barker’s narrative offer? Explain.
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