Trabajo Práctico 4

Nombre: Paula Muñoz

DNI: 36840163
Fecha: 13/10
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Goals:
 To analyze and identify language features used in an opinion text.
 To evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive language and argumentation.
 To develop critical thinking and writing skills.
 To construct a well-structured response.

Instructions:

Part 1: Analyzing the Provided Text (you will find it at the end of this document)
a) True or false
(Please use another color to answer or highlight the word)

30 scores

1. The text is written in formal academic tone. FALSE

2. The writer uses a rhetorical question just to show what he is going to talk about. TRUE
3. Contrast and Opposition: The author employs contrast and opposition to express their viewpoint. They contrast
"efficiency and subsidiarity" with "inefficiency and rent-seeking privilege," and they contrast "government regulation"
with "self-regulation." These contrasts help clarify the author's stance. TRUE
4. References to Historical Figures: The author references Adam Smith, a renowned economist, to support their
argument. This reference adds credibility to their viewpoint. TRUE
5. Extended Argumentation: The text presents an extended argument for platform neutrality, explaining its benefits and
addressing potential objections. This approach adds depth and persuasiveness to the author's position. TRUE
6. Sentence structure: The text uses simple and compound sentence structures to convey intricate ideas. These
structures include clauses and parenthetical expressions, such as "To the extent that a market is genuinely free. pro
tanto it’s difficult to make a profit (Adam Smith again)." These complex sentences enhance the text's sophistication.
TRUE
7. Quotations: The author incorporates quotations, such as "the Constitution is not a suicide note," to reinforce their
points and add rhetorical weight to their arguments. TRUE
8. Use of Analogies: The author employs analogies, like "Regulations are for our enemies," to share facts.
9. "Rent-seekers," "aristocracy of money," and "privileged cowards and snowflakes,” are examples of the use of emotive
language. TRUE
10. Direct Address to the Reader: The author occasionally directly addresses the reader, such as with the phrase "But it’s
never too late to try again ;)," which adds a conversational and persuasive element to the text. TRUE

Part 2: Evaluation and Response

Construct Your Own Argument: Write your own response to the text (it may be aligned or not to the author’s opinion)
(approximately 250-300 words) in which you incorporate some of the language features you identified earlier. Aim to create a
persuasive argument that effectively conveys your viewpoint.

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Assessment Criteria:
 Accurate identification of language features in the text.
 Thoughtful analysis of the effectiveness of language features.
 Clear and persuasive argument in the response.
 Effective use of language features in the response

 Insightful reflection on the writing process .

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You can follow the link should you want to read more:
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