English 101

Leonard’s “Black Friday…” essay.

Or https://www.salon.com/2011/11/25/black_friday_consumerism_minus_civilization/ Go to YouTube, search for “Black Friday commercials,” start watching, and then, once you’ve sated yourself on grown men screaming at Justin Bieber, remakes of Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” and, most distressingly, the continuing adventures of the Crazy Target Lady, ask yourself this question: What does it all mean?



View the videos to better understand the essay’s references before writing your response. Then, discuss the following questions: 1.) What is Leonard’s thesis and why is it a clear and arguable position; 2.) Does Leonard provide necessary background information or good reasons; list one; 3.) Does Leonard provide convincing evidence; list two; 4.) What does he use to appeal to the reader’s values; and 5.) Does his tone seem trustworthy; why?; 6.) Finally, does he provide any counterarguments? Explain. Fill two, typed pages.