Journal entry

Read Chapter 6 in Argument Today to learn how we structure and execute a compare-contrast analysis. Then, read Barry’s “The Ugly Truth About Beauty” and Tannen’s “Sex, Lies, and Conversation.” The discussion this week will require you to compare and contrast two compare and contrast essays.

In your initial post, you should decide what the underlying thesis is for each essay. Then, compare the two essays in terms of content (what is the author talking about?), tone (what is the author’s voice like?) and who you believe gets closer to a universal truth about gender. The last point is a bit of an opinion; this should be a refreshing chance to “weigh in” after having to be so evidential and academic all semester.

Your initial post should be approximately 300 words.

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The underlying thesis which can be identified in “Sex, Lies, and Conversation” by Deborah Tannen would be the miscommunication which exists in a relationship between a man and a woman which further lead to problems building up. A good example which I can identify with the article that would establish the thesis would be the example of her communication with her boyfriend. In the example,

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