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Amy Novak English 301 Enthymeme Exercise: A strong enthymeme Two claims: an assertion and a reason (and should be stated assertion because reason or because therefore assertion) Both the assertion and the reason are complete sentences presenting complete ideas. Includes a shared subject in the assertion and reason if possible. Use strong verbs. Has a because clause that states reason for belief rather than motive. Avoids circular reasoning.

What is weak about the following enthymemes? In the space after the sentence, identify what part of the enthymeme is missing. 1. The Blind Side reinforces stereotypes because of the representation of the male protagonist. The following enthymemes is weak because it asserts a relationship of equivalence through circular reasoning. There is also no shared term, they are not independent clauses. 2. This paper examines class in rock and roll. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing its reason that states evidence for belief in otherwords, its because clause. 3. The organic food trend is classist. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing its reason that states evidence for belief in otherwords, its because clause. 4. Urban renewal is negative because it exploits. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing a shared term, they are not independent clauses. 5. In the second Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas changed the persona of Darth Vader because he wanted to create a new hero. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing a reasoning, it states a motive instead. 6. Zombie movies present a radical class ideology because of their threat.

The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing a shared term, they are not independent clauses. 7. Americans should eat better because it is good for their health. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing a shared term, they are not independent clauses. 8. The death penalty is not economically feasible because it costs too much. The following enthymemes is weak because it asserts a relationship of equivalence through circular reasoning. 9. The question I will explore is what is the best diet for losing weight? The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing its reason that states evidence for belief in otherwords, its because clause. 10. California must put more money into higher education if it wants to succeed. The following enthymemes is weak because it is missing its reason that states evidence for belief in otherwords, its because clause.