Anne Roiphe's "Confessions of a Female Chauvinist Sow" first appeared in the magazine New York in 1972. In this essay Roiphe aims to convince her readers that women must put faith in the idea that they are equal to men, not superior. "Women who want equality must be prepared to give it and believe in it . . . ." Personal anecdotes, contrast, and comparison are techniques Roiphe skillfully uses to create a strong, convincing essay.
The reflection assignment gives you an opportunity to think about what you have learned, record how you felt, and examine the process you used in completing the assignment. Your audience will be you and your teacher.
Use either a letter or report format. The questions below are a guide; please answer at least four questions. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion for your reflection.
(minimum of 600-700 words)
Your analysis is to show how a text fulfills its purpose for a particular audience. Because this purpose is fairly open-ended, you’ll probably want to focus your analysis on certain kinds of elements the author uses to achieve his or her purpose.
To assist your readers in understanding your analysis, be sure to
These are the questions I'll ask as I read your analysis:
| Context | Do you introduce your main example? Make a claim for choosing it?
Are your role and purpose clearly established with the needs of your reader in mind? |
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| Sources | Is the secondary ad a good example to support a focused discussion of persuasive use of romance conventions in your main example? |