Choose a political speech, news commentary, or public service announcement. Answer the critical listening questions below in an essay of at least 150 words in the box provided.

1. Do I know the statement is based on fact?
2. Is fact colored or affected by emotion?
3. Do I want to believe this simply because it was stated by someone I like or admire?
4.
Does this statement agree with the ideals and standards I hold?

Provide evidence for your findings from the presentation you listened to.

one of the central themes of edward abbey's work has been his staunch opposition to the glen canyon dam on the colorado river that created lake powell, destroying stunning scenery and wildlife habitat, endangering many rare species of fish and animals, and also irreparably destroying many important archaeological sites which provided information about the early inhabitants of the united states.

edgen points-

a thesis statement that clearly explains the topic and viewpoint

a subject-by-subject comparison structure

a paragraph on how the theme is developed in the first work

a paragraph on how the theme is developed in the second work

a paragraph comparing and contrasting how the theme is developed in both works

a conclusion that sums up my major points