English Quiz 4 questions on 2 Handouts attached

Both handouts are attached below for you to do the quiz.

1. Identify TWO critical reading techniques from the “Critical Reading Techniques” handout that you use or will use, explain each, and, for each, indicate why you find this technique useful.

2. Critically evaluate Postman’s essay by responding to this question:

What is Postman’s main claim (thesis or main point)?

Include the following in your response:

The main claim.

How the main claim this relates to the title, “The Word Weavers/The World Makers.”

One quote from the text that supports the main claim. Use a correct signal phrase, an accurate quotation, and MLA in-text citation. For page numbers, you can use the page numbers from the document (pages 1-3).

3. Critically evaluate Postman’s essay by responding to this question:

How does Postman defend his main claim?

To respond to this, identify TWO subclaims or supporting points that defend Postman’s main claim.

4. Critically evaluate Postman’s essay by responding to this question:

How does Postman attempt to persuade a reader?

To respond to this, identify TWO rhetorical strategies Postman uses, citing from the text using a correct in-text citation. For each, explain whether you found this strategy successful and indicate why.