Summary On The Road To Berlin St Peter High SchoolENGLISH ENG4UU2A5 Assignment 2_ Reading Questions

On The Road To Berlin Essay Analysis - It is informal - The pattern of argument is exposition - It is a narrative essay - Pyle uses a Chronological and Spatial Order method of organization - The sis: “The awful waste and destruction of war, even aside from the loss of human life has always been one of its outstanding features to those who are in it.” - There are different types of proof: - Anecdotes - Emotional appeal 1. Sometimes essays do not have a clear thesis statement, but this one has an obvious purpose nonetheless. What is the purpose (dominant impression) of this essay. Locate a sentence that states the thesis and explain why you chose this sentence. 2. Why is the essay called, "On the Road to Berlin"? What does the title have to do with the content and purpose of the essay? 3. What is the tone (author's attitude toward the subject matter) of this essay? Offer words, phrases or examples to support your answer? 4. What point of view does the author use in the narration of this essay? What effect does it have? 5. This descriptive passage is essentially a catalogue of the casualties of war: human and equipment. Select two of the most effective descriptions for each category of casualty and list them. Why are these four so effective in your opinion? 6. Identify two instances of irony in this essay. Are they effective uses of irony? Why or why not? How do they contribute to the overall description? 7. Pyle uses contrast frequently to highlight the differences between the living and the dead and between the success and costs of such an invasion. Identify two examples of contrast and explain how they achieve his purpose. 8. In the essay find an example of each of the following rhetorical devices below. In your answer, quote the relevant phrase and provide a minimum two-sentence explanation of how the device reinforces the main idea of the passage