Question

how does the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn? provide one example from the text and explain how the textual evidence supports your answer.
rubric
score 20

• response explains how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn.
• response includes one example of textual support that reinforce the explanation of how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn

score 10

• response explains how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn
• response includes one example of textual support that does not reinforce the explanation of how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn or lacks one example of textual support that reinforces the explanation of how

score 0

• response fails to explain how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn
• response fails to include at least one example of textual support that reinforces the explanation of how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn or includes textual support that is irrelevant because the response does not have an explanation of how the author use rhetoric to advance the point of view that conversion is one of the most fundamental skills we can learn

Explanation:

of Rhetoric and Point of View:
The author uses analogy, comparing learning conversion to learning to walk. Walking is universally recognized as a fundamental, essential life skill. By equating conversion to walking, the author persuades readers that conversion is equally fundamental—something we rely on constantly, just as we rely on walking.

Textual Evidence and Support:

The example "from cooking (converting measurements) to budgeting (converting currencies or units of value)" reinforces this. It provides real - life contexts where conversion is vital, showing that (like walking) it is a skill we use daily to accomplish basic tasks. This supports the claim that conversion is fundamental by demonstrating its practical, widespread utility.

(Note: Since the actual text was not provided, this is a hypothetical response structured to meet the rubric. If you provide the text, the example and explanation can be tailored to it directly.)

Answer:

To answer this, we can assume a text where the author uses analogy (a rhetorical device) to advance the view. For example, if the text says: "Learning conversion is like learning to walk—once mastered, it becomes a foundational skill that underpins countless daily tasks, from cooking (converting measurements) to budgeting (converting currencies or units of value)."