Introduction:
Michael Eric Dyson is one of the true modern masters of rhetoric and persuasion. His ideas are controversial and shocking, yet they are rooted in firm, academic argument. Your task this summer is to get to know Mr. Dyson and figure out how he gets people to see things his way.
Please explore the following links to learn more about Dyson:
Here is another video of Mr. Dyson discussing President Obama's performance.
Click here to read an editorial by Dyson about Bill Cosby.
Lastly, read this transcript of Dyson discussing race, gender, and politics.
Tasks: 1. In your notebook, create a vocabulary list of 15 words which are new to you after hearing from and reading about Michael E. Dyson. Define these words.
2. From the first video, write a two-page essay in which you describe Dyson's stance on hip hop artists. What evidence does he use to support his positions? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why? Use your own evidence to support your position.
3. Taking into account all of the above links (videos, editorial, and TV transcript), write a one-page essay in which you describe Dyson's style of persuasion. How does he try to get people to see things his way?
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