Reading Literature and Writing Argument (Sixth edition)

Reading Literature and Writing Argument is based on the premise that writing is valued when it makes readers think.

It offers multi-genre reading experiences that immerse readers in critical and creative thinking as they address problems and issues from multiple perspectives.

Readers are encouraged to see language as a way to create meaning in their lives, and to see themselves as writers with a purpose and audience.

By engaging with literature and applying the principles of argument, readers practice the skills of analysis and evaluation and develop critical standards for judging ideas. KEY TOPICS: The Literature and Argument Connection; Reading Literature; Analyzing Argument; Researching and Documenting an Argument Essay; Creating an Argument; Individuality and Community; Crime and Punishment; Family and Identity; Power and Responsibility. MARKET: For anyone interested in Literature for Composition, Writing Argument, Writing about Literature, and Introduction to Literature.