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What is your “reality”? What is my “reality”?

What is “our language”? What is a “visual argument”?
[50pt Assignment]

Reality. In Chuck’s #13, he brings up the idea of “reality.” For 10 points, I’d like you to read his essay
and write down your own example of what he is trying to get at. Basically, in your own words, what is one of
the points he is trying to make about reality? (This will be challenging, but I know you can do it.)
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Language. In Chapter 25, there are a lot of essays and articles about how language affects our
identity. Please read the following essays/articles listed below and:
1. Jot down a quote you find interesting in the essay/article. Add why you find it interesting after writing
it down and placing the page number behind it. [2pts x 4 = 6pts.]
2. Connect to the ideas in the essay or article. What did it make you think of in your own life? [5
sentences x 4 = 20pts.]
3. Ask a question related to the essay/article’s topic. [1pt x 4 = 4pts.]

“Mother Tongue,” by Amy Tan.

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“Defining Who We Are in Society, “ by David D. Troutt.

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“Hip Unchecked,” by Steve Rushin.
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“Can We Talk?” by Deb Tannen.

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Visual. At the end of the chapter, there are visual arguments. Please respond to what you think of them
in 5+ sentences below [10pts.]:
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