Your essay could also reflect on how you applied one or more of the following practices as you read the selection: Critical Analysis — what assumptions in the selection did you find intriguing, and...

Your essay could also reflect on how you applied one or more of the following practices as you read the selection: Critical Analysis — what assumptions in the selection did you find intriguing, and why? Rhetorical Sensitivity — how effective or ineffective do you think the selection is in achieving its purpose for the intended audience? Empathy — did you find yourself identifying with the author, and how important was this to the effectiveness of the selection?