Coca Cola v Grove Press - Discussion

Question 1

block method 1

Answer 1

• introduction
• device i from piece i
• device ii from piece i
• device i from piece ii
• device ii from piece ii
• conclusion

Question 2

block method 2

Answer 2

• introduction
• device i from piece i
• device i from piece ii
• device ii from piece i
• device ii from piece ii
• conclusion

Question 3

point-by-point

Answer 3

• introduction
• analyze rhetorical device i from both piece i and ii
• analyze rhetorical device ii from both piece i and ii
• conclusion

Question 4

part VI

Answer 4

• both writers use varied word choice and parallel structure to convey their ideas about the slogan

Question 5

part III

Answer 5

• Herbert uses repetition to make his point clear; Seaver’s repetition mocks Herbert’s letter
• R. W. Seaver’s tone is critical
• Herbert’s parallel structure helps craft his message; Seaver’s parallel structure mocks Herbert’s
• Herbert’s word choice is clinical, while Seaver’s crafts his satire
• Herbert repeats key ideas; Seaver mocks through repetition

Question 6

part II

Answer 6

• Herbert’s word choice has the structure of a business letter; Seaver’s structure mocks Herbert’s
• Herbert’s elevated word choice indicates his intended objectivity

Question 7

part IV

Answer 7

• Seaver’s tone is sarcastic

Question 8

part I

Answer 8

• The letters use varying levels of word choice and parallel structure to convey their messages