1. Pollan begins with the They Say.” What is his objection to those views? With which view would you agree and why? Explain in a paragraph of about 6-8 sentences by using transitions, pointing words, and metacommentary. Italicize and bold the transitions, pointing words, and metacommentary.
2. Write an analysis of Olga Khazan’s essay by including the following:
a. Identify the author’s assumption(s).
b. Who is the author’s audience?
c. What is the social or political or economic context in which the author is speaking?
d. What is the author’s thesis/
e. Does the author insert naysayers? If so, explain.
f. Does the author include refutations of the naysayers? If so, explain.
g. Is there sufficient evidence in the author’s argument? Give one example.
h. What might be the author’s purpose in writing this article?
i. What is the author’s tone?
here is the link for Olga Khazan essay
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/03/cornering-the-market/386327/