Coca Cola v Grove Press 1998 - Introduction

Question 1

rhetorical analysis essay prompts generally consist of

Answer 1

• intro
• warning
• tasks
• • what technique does the author use
• • to what purpose

Question 2

how to diagnose an essay prompt

Answer 2

• read prompt carefully, paying particular attention to the tasks
• annotate text using the SOAPSTone technique, paying attention to techniques/devices the author sues and what the effect is

Question 3

style

Answer 3

• subtle reminder that Herbert’s claim is unfounded

- the “games” exists to convey the weakness of Coke’s claim

Question 4

speaker

Answer 4

• narrator seems self-assured as he writes “your assurance that you will discontinue the use”