1. Identify four distinct elements in this article that help readers assess its credibility. In each case, explain precisely how these elements do so.
Within the article, some credible elements include, the publication, author, footnotes, and dates. The publication helps with credibility because it allows the reader to acknowledge where the source is from and depending on where the article was published, it can help the reader determine if what is in the article is credible or not. Having the authors name with the article, although is an obvious element to have, helps also. From having the name, one can do their research on the individual to see if the author has the qualifications to be making their points. Footnotes helps because they are used to further explain parts that may not be clear in the texts as well as cite resources used in the reading. Lastly, the dates, specifically years, helps since it can inform the reader if the reading is outdated or not. For example, if someone was to write about same sex marriages in the 1990s compared to now, there would be two very different readings due to the changes in the rules and regulations within the law.
2. How do the title and subtitle characterize the content of the …show more content…
Introductory paragraph as it is the paragraph that gives an insight as to what the rest of the article will be about. Mize starts off with saying how he will “begin with an overview of the presence and operation of the idea of mental containment in The Dream of the Rood” (138) which is his broad introductory sentence to lead into the “cues” (138) of how he will prove it. After getting into the points, he states the argument at hand and how he will go about in answering them. When all the important points are mentioned, he swiftly moves into the final part as he states how he will “conclude with a closer reading” (138) of the poems assets to make his arguments
Within the article, some credible elements include, the publication, author, footnotes, and dates. The publication helps with credibility because it allows the reader to acknowledge where the source is from and depending on where the article was published, it can help the reader determine if what is in the article is credible or not. Having the authors name with the article, although is an obvious element to have, helps also. From having the name, one can do their research on the individual to see if the author has the qualifications to be making their points. Footnotes helps because they are used to further explain parts that may not be clear in the texts as well as cite resources used in the reading. Lastly, the dates, specifically years, helps since it can inform the reader if the reading is outdated or not. For example, if someone was to write about same sex marriages in the 1990s compared to now, there would be two very different readings due to the changes in the rules and regulations within the law.
2. How do the title and subtitle characterize the content of the …show more content…
Introductory paragraph as it is the paragraph that gives an insight as to what the rest of the article will be about. Mize starts off with saying how he will “begin with an overview of the presence and operation of the idea of mental containment in The Dream of the Rood” (138) which is his broad introductory sentence to lead into the “cues” (138) of how he will prove it. After getting into the points, he states the argument at hand and how he will go about in answering them. When all the important points are mentioned, he swiftly moves into the final part as he states how he will “conclude with a closer reading” (138) of the poems assets to make his arguments