Using your notes, write a paragraph of no less than 250 words that analyzes the political speech, news commentary, or public service announcement you chose. Your essay should answer the following questions, using specific textual evidence: What is the argument made by this piece? What is the supporting evidence? Is the evidence strong or weak? Why? Does the argument make strong or weak claims? What argumentative strategies are used? You should also document your sources in MLA format, with properly formatted in-text citations and a Works Cited page. View the MLA Style Guide. View the rubric, Project: Analyze an Argument , for this assignment.

a. the scene is structured as a dialogue between two characters in their own informal language.

the future of her and bobby

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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