ENG4U1 Persuasive Essay Unit TEST REVIEW:
“AND MAY THE BEST CHEATER WIN” By Harry Bruce
Essay Analysis Instructions:
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Carefully read and dissect the accompanying personal persuasive essay entitled, “And May
the Best Cheater Win” by Harry Bruce. Please respond to the following SEVEN analysis questions
provided below using complete sentences.
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Follow a point/proof/analysis format for each of your responses (you must include direct
quotations from the essay in EACH of your answers in order to support your assertions).
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Please double-space your answers on the foolscap paper provided.
The Seven Essay Analysis Questions:
1) What is the thesis of Bruce’s essay? Express this thesis in your own words.
2) Do you agree or disagree with Bruce’s thesis? Explain your reasoning by connecting directly to
Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle.
3) What is the tone of Bruce’s essay? Does it enhance his persuasiveness?
4) Identify and analyze TWO pro arguments that Bruce integrates in order to support his
thesis.
5) Identify and analyze ONE concession argument that Bruce presents in order to explore
the alternate side of his argument. If he does not present a concession argument, what is
the effect on his essay?
6) Identify and analyze TWO internal strategies that Bruce uses in order to shape/develop
his thesis. Are these internal strategies used effectively (comment on their purpose and
effect)?
7) Identify and analyze TWO rhetorical devices that Bruce uses in order to enhance his
thesis. Are these rhetorical devices used effectively (comment on their purpose and effect)?
PLEASE NOTE:
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Ensure that your responses are written in proper sentence and paragraph structure, and that
they contain correct spelling, grammar, style, and organization of ideas.