Question

shame--

1. how do the first three paragraphs of the essay help establish a context for that narrative that follows? define: narration
2. what does gregory mean by \shame\? what precisely was he ashamed of, and what in particular did he learn from the incident?
3. in a word or phrase, how would you describe gregory’s tone? what specific words or phrases in his essay lead you to this conclusion? define: tone

the case for censoring hate speech--

1. what is the example that mcelwee uses to begin his essay? what is effective about this example? are there weaknesses to this approach?
2. in this essay, mcelwee responds to an argument by jeffrey rosen. why does he object to rosen’s position on free speech? what, for example, does he think is wrong with the evidence rosen cites about how twitter reacted to the hashtag #unbonjuif?
3. what does mcelwee believe are the two goals of hate speech? do you agree or disagree, and why?

Explanation:

1. Narration is the act of telling a story. The first three - paragraphs likely set the scene, introduce characters or themes, and provide background information for the narrative that follows.
2. To determine what Gregory means by "Shame", one must analyze the context in his essay. His shame and lessons learned can be inferred from the incident he describes. Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject, and specific words and phrases in the essay can reveal it.
3. For McElwee's essay, the opening example may draw in the reader and set up his argument. His objections to Rosen's position on free - speech can be found in his analysis of Rosen's evidence. His view on the goals of hate - speech and whether one agrees or disagrees would require an understanding of his argument and one's own perspective on the matter.

Answer:

1. Narration: The act of telling a story. The first three paragraphs likely set scene, introduce characters or themes, and give background.
2. Gregory's "Shame": Analyze context in his essay for meaning, shame source, and lessons learned.
3. Tone: The author's attitude towards the subject. Specific words/phrases in the essay reveal it.
4. McElwee's opening example: Likely draws in reader and sets up argument.
5. McElwee's objections to Rosen: Based on his analysis of Rosen's evidence.
6. McElwee on hate - speech goals: Understand his argument and form one's own view on agreement.