Reflect on how a critical reader examines a text with a healthy skepticism. Drawing upon the strategies discussed in Chapter 1, what questions might be most important to ask when reading an argumentative text? Identify a specific genre of argumentative writing (such as an editorial, movie review, or position paper) and explain some of the questions you should ask as a critical reader. Answer in 4-6 sentences.

In this assignment, you will create a Rhetorical Analysis of a review of a film, show, or series. Specifically, you will answer several questions and post your answers in the Module Two Discussion Forum. In the same Discussion Forum, you will also respond to another students post. It is time now to apply what you are learning about writing and research from our text.

Answer the following questions:

1. Reflect on how a critical reader examines a text with a healthy skepticism. Drawing upon the strategies discussed in Chapter 1, what questions might be most important to ask when reading an argumentative text? Identify a specific genre of argumentative writing (such as an editorial, movie review, or position paper) and explain some of the questions you should ask as a critical reader.
Answer in 4-6 sentences.

2. Locate an in-depth review of a film, TV show, or online series (such as Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu shows) that you would like to analyze. Most news organizations and magazines regularly feature reviews in the Entertainment section of their publications. You can also search Huffington Post, Vox, The Atlantic, and a number of other online publications that will include film and tv reviews. An in-depth review will include a detailed analysis of the film or show with insights and opinions, so avoid a simple, standard review you might find on Rotten Tomatoes, and instead search for a review that operates more as an article. What information does this review include, and what features cue you in to the fact that this is a review of a film, show, or series? Paste the link at the beginning of your paragraph.
Answer in one paragraph that includes 4-6 sentences

3. Who would be the typical reader, and does the reader need any special knowledge, vocabulary, or background to understand this review?
Answer in 3-5 sentences

4. What is the writers goal in this review, and what other information does the writer include that suggests their purpose in writing this review?
Answer in 3-5 sentences

5. How would you describe the reviewers voice? How does the voice reflect both the subject matter and the reasons someone would want to watch this film or show?
Answer in 3-5 sentences

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