17. China and the newly declared air zone

      China's establishment of an air zone has been quite controversial because it consists of five uninhabited islands and three reefs claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. All the islands are controlled by Japan, which has caused dispute between the Chinese and Japanese. According to Colonel Shen Jinke from China, the decision of declaring this air zone is justified since it will "strengthen the monitoring of targets in the air defence zone and do their duty". However, some countries, such as South Korea, Japan, and the US, have flown aircrafts through the air zone. Japan said that they do not intend to "change this [activity] out of consideration to China". Japan and China have tried to come to an agreement this Thursday but failed. 
      I believe this selection was very effective. The simple and formal vocabulary is appropriate for the subject of the article and the purpose of informing, and it is also easy to understand. Considering the vocabulary, the target audience are readers who are interested in international news but are not really experts on the matter. The tone is serious and the author (not revealed) does not seem to reveal his own opinion about the situation. One aspect of this article that I liked was that it provided summary points of the article and extra facts about air zone areas on the sidelines. This really helped me understand how other countries' reactions to China's declared air zone was and what exactly were the implications of establishing air zones. I also enjoyed the quick style of writing (well-written yet to the point sentences), which I think is essential for news articles. There is also a picture that compliments the article. It is a map which includes the five Japanese islands and shows the China's air zone.  Overall, I cannot think of any complaints about this selection. It is simple and quick, and therefore easy to read and understand.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-25144465 

17. What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School?

             Richmond, the Atlantic`s editor, wrote an article about the problem of chronic absenteeism of the students since most of them are skipping classes frequently. Chronic absenteeism is characterized as missing at least 10 percent of the school year which is around 18 days. Once the students pass this limited amount of days, then they automatically is considered as a failing student.  According to a new report of New York City, one out of every five students has issues with chronic absenteeism and this is a worrisome situation to both the parents and the schools. A recent study at Chicago discovered that student missing at school contributes to the social emotional developmental delays and also to the academic hurdles that the students tried so hard to overcome. Johns Hopkins University performed a report to address the city`s high rate of school absenteeism and their main findings are that students that live in poor community were 15 percent less likely to miss at school compared to their peers at similar campuses.  On the other hand, students that live in temporary shelters are 31 percent less likely to absent. Another discovery that they had is that students that have one on one teacher are more caught up on the school days. They are 52 percent more likely to enroll the following academic year than their comparison peers. In addition, the students who tend to be absent in the 2009 to 2010 academic year at the task force schools are more likely to be still in school three years later compared to the other students who did not enroll in the task force schools.  

             Richmond wrote a well developed essay to inform her readers about the seriousness of the student absenteeism at school. She used several credible researches and studies to back up her arguments so that her essay may be more reliable. An example of credible source used in the article would be the research done at John Hopkins University where the results of the studies are very significant since it showed some significant information. She also used several examples and statistics to make her essay more shocking for the readers. These statistics add to the impact that the article has on the audience and enforces the seriousness of this subject. As an illustration, one out of every five students has issues with chronic absenteeism and most of them are failing at school. She used good vocabularies to transmit to her readers information about the chronic absenteeism. She also had a small background of the term chronic absenteeism so that the readers may have a basic knowledge of what this term means. This strategy allows her to introduce her main topic and also to give her audience a clear definition of this term. She used bullet points to organize her essay so that it is easier for the readers to distinguish the discoveries of the John Hopkins University. However, she did not have an interesting attention getter; therefore, the readers did not have their attention captured by the article. She could have used one of the shocking details from the research to open her essay because then, the readers would have their first interest for the article and the whole essay would be more interesting. 

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/11/what-does-it-take-to-get-kids-to-stop-skipping-school/281898/

17. When You've Lost Europeans, You've Lost Europe

In this article Moisés Naim, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, writes on the pending consequences the secession of certain European countries from the world has had on European projects and on the continent itself. He begins his article by defining the symptoms of clinical depressions, where he compares the despair and lack of motivation in depression patients with countries in economic recession. He relates to his personal experience in countries such as Italy and Spain of which he states," I also felt more than ever before that Europeans have fallen out of love with Europe-or, more precisely, with the idea of building a Europe-wide Union." He continues by stating that these countries have been withdrawing from activity within Europe and the world, they have also turned an eye to world events and concerned themselves with internal affairs. Naim gives an example about an economic breakthrough by the Chinese Communist Party which would benefit both Spain and Italy, yet the two countries give no sign of awareness other than to their own internal interests. Furthermore, Naim states that these countries are disinterested with European affairs and with the EU. The author presents evidence that suggests that more than two thirds of the European population believe that the EU has no voice in its decisions and does not promote any promise for future economic improvements in Europe. The author continues by stating the flaws of the EU, especially those under scrutiny by struggling European countries, which have provided reason for doubt in the system. Although it may present controversy, the European project must undergo change to be beneficial to Europe. The author proposes that to do so the continent must integrate and have leaders which can convince the European population that integration will benefit them and their families.
          
In this article, the author presents a predominantly informative work with the purpose of informing the reader of the depth in which Europe finds itself trapped in economic depression. His essay is to the point and proficient in establishing his points, he is capable of enticing the reader even though the subject may be foreign. His easy-going, relaxed tone in many places is overlapped by a seriousness which allows him to emphasize the decay of European nations while providing hope of a better future. His examples help him promote this tone and his purpose by introducing personal experiences which allow the reader to understand the state in which European countries find themselves in and the controversy which has been introduced by their 'secession' from world affairs. The flow of the article, thus, is well-established as it follows the main point of the essay throughout. Naim uses different organizational patterns throughout his essay to emphasize different aspects of his description, such as the definition he gives in the beginning of his essay. The image used in this article is not well placed because it does not portray the essence of the article but rather confuses the reader by presenting a protest which may not be familiar to the reader. Nevertheless, his article is well written, it establishes his main point and is able to supply enough information to support his claims and to create an idea in the reader's mind of current events. The author also proposes to the end of his article a way in which the situation may be solved, providing space for the reader to take action or create their own beliefs about the future of Europe and the EU.
   
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/11/when-youve-lost-europeans-youve-lost-europe/281928/

17. Lots of College Freshmen Are About to Dump Their High-School Sweethearts

    This article presented by The Atlantic, and written by Caroline Kitchener talks about how the weekend after Thanksgiving the majority of high school relationships for now Freshmen in college end. Kitchener states the most college Freshmen only go back home during Thanksgiving break, meaning they only see their high school girlfriends or boyfriends after four months, making this encounter awkward and decisive for the couple's future. Kitchener calls this the "turkey drop." She states the cliché idea of what college is supposed to be like, with parties, drinking and having reckless fun, and argues on how having a high school, long-distance relationship instead of going to parties and meeting new people does not seem enough fun. She explains that this sad reality of "trial and error" of finding your soul mate in college will only end once people realize that this ideal college experience is not what college is about.
   Kitchener uses an informal writing, this way she connects with the audience that are high school and college students. She also uses many analogies throughout the article. Kitchener mentions movies about college and raps that give advice on college. "From movies like Animal House, Van Wilder, and 21 and Over, we get this idea that college is the only time in our lives when we can do stupid, drunken things and not get in too much trouble.  The bridge of Asher Roth’s legendary rap anthem, 'I Love College,' offers freshmen just one piece of advice: 'Do something crazy!'" She also quotes researchers such as,  Dr. Christopher Thurber, a psychologist at Phillips Exeter Academy. The purpose of this article is to inform the cycle that goes on with high school relationships once they go on to college.



http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/11/lots-of-college-freshmen-are-about-to-dump-their-high-school-sweethearts/281860/

16.These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack

           In this article the author's thesis can be found in the title. It means to explain the signs that the body gives before a heart attack actually happens. The author gives four main signs that the body wars ahead of time that onemight have a heart attack. He mentions Dr.Crandall and his famous video talking about the topic. He also quotes various other scientists like Travis Davis and Dr. Chauncey Crandall. The silent hear attack is the main topic since it is harder to see it coming and can happen suddenly and be fatal. 


           By using so many reliable sources the author builds his credibility. These scientists mentioned help to make his article more believable and more trustworthy since the information is not from only one source. The author separates his sections under different subtitles. This helps to guide the readers through the article because it makes it clearer that the topic is. He adresses various subjects such as the different types of warning th ebody gives; these subtitles give the essay a proper division in a way that makes it consise yet very simple. The author reached his goal that was to inform the reader about the pre-heart attack warnings. He first introduced the topic, giving awareness to the issue. Later, he explaines the warnings of heart diesease and then how to prevent them. This as a clear and simple essay which the author reached his purpose that was to inform. 

http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/MKTNewsIntl/heart-attack-four-things/2013/08/06/id/518985?promo_code=146D7-1&utm_source=taboola

16. From Prime minister to minister. Tony Blair-s faith project.

                Ex-prime minister of England Tony Blair spends his time into a NGO called the Tony Blair Faith Foundation (TBFF). They have the aim to prevent, “religious prejudice and conflict and extremism working with people of faith and none…”  When a prime minister in England, even though being passionately religious, he did not express it in public with fear of being considered a nutter. Religion is a force for knowledge and mutual understanding instead of “benighted ignorance”. One of TBFF’s main projects is in Sierra Leone were the principle that in the world’s poorest places, were capitals religion is “indispensable”, is being tested.  Blair is trying to educate and inform basic knowledge to poor people in poor countries, threw religion.

                The author is informational in the beginning of the selection. Yet once the informational part is over, he jumps in to his point of view, doing this in a way that readers hardly notice. Because the selection is filled with statistics and profs, the essay is reliable, and it can be said that the author was effective in his righting.  He has a clear voice and is not confusing, with a clear and extended vocabulary. Since the language is so clear and easy to read, the audience can vary greatly. Yet overall the author is clear in his wording, and effective in transmitting his main idea and point of emphasis. 

http://www.economist.com/blogs/erasmus/2013/11/tony-blairs-faith-projects 

16. Getting Yes With Iran

The essay, which is written by the editorial board and not a specific person, talks about the results of the  re-establishment of relations between Iran and the major powers and specially the United States. According to the article, while it does not guarantee complete peace among the countries, the nuclear deal provides does make the world safer, even if it is for a while. The deal is supposed to last six months, and while it is a short period of time, the countries must use this time to obtain a permanent deal that would prohibit the use of nuclear weapons. The article also describes how Iran is allowed to enrich 5% of its Uranium, which isn't appropriate for military use, but only energy.

The article is written in a informational, formal tone, which fits perfectly its topic. Also, it does not show personal opinion, since it doesn't fit the formal tone it possess and also because the article is not written by a specific person. The author(s) provide enough background information to begin the essay and present its topic. Following it explain its effects in both the world and Iran. The essay explains how the country was affected by the deal, even explaining how much they can enrich their Uranium and for what purpose it can be used. Wrapping up the article, it presents the possible actions that will be taken if the deal is not followed, and the reactions of other countries in the middle east.


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/25/opinion/getting-to-yes-with-iran.html?hp&rref=opinion/international&_r=0

16. What 3,700-Year-Old Wine Tasted Like

Megan Garber, staff writer at The Atlantic, writes about an archaeological finding in Tel Kabri, Israel, of 40 wine jugs estimated to be 3,700 year-old. Even though the wine did not survive, analyzing the organic residue of tartaric acid (main wine component) at the base of the jars suggests that they did once hold wine. The added finding of honey and herbs also suggests that these ingredients were added. Garber explains that such customized wine was probably “sweet, strong, and medicinal” in purpose. They were most likely used as a cough syrup and are similar in composition to wines from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Garber also mentions that with sufficient data it might be possible to recreate this type of wine.

The author is successful in creating her article. Garber makes use of questions in her essay, such as the following: “So ... minty wine? Herby wine? Really, really well-aged wine? What exactly would that have tasted like?” “Could we recreate the wine for ourselves?” These questions were utilized to introduce new ideas or insights that were further developed in the paragraphs that followed each question. They were also used to keep the reader engaged in the writing and the pace of the essay flowing smoothly. The article’s tone is informal, which is evidenced by the usage of slang, such as “booze” and “bottoms up”. However, despite the informal tone, the author does not forget to include necessary scientific explanations, since most of her audience does not commonly know the importance of tartaric acid in wine or “pottery fragments collected from the bases of the jars”. In addition, Garber also explains the findings and study in detail so that the reader is able to understand her essay’s main points. 

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/11/what-3-700-year-old-wine-tasted-like/281777/

16. Your Brain on Poverty: Why Poor People Seem to Make Bad Decisions

Your Brain on Poverty: Why Poor People Seem to Make Bad Decisions

DEREK THOMPSON

Derek Thompson wrote an article explaining why poor people seem like they make bad decisions. According to scientific studies, it was concluded that poverty itself hurts our ability to make decisions about school, life, finances and such that it imposes mental burden, losing 13 IQ points. However, a comment published on Gawker's Kinja platform by a person in poverty labled "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" explained his reasons for why he makes bad decisions. It was because people in poverty do not plan ahead in long-terms. Whatever they save up now, it will be gone soon as they have to spend it for food, and it's not like saving up meals will get them out of poverty. "We don't plan long-term because if we do we'll just get our hearts broken." said the man in poverty who posted on the platform. This is why it seems like poor people are making "bad" decisions but in real life, there's no other "good" decision to make nor a reason to make those "good" decisions.

Thompson starts out his article by introducing an interesting information done by some researches, but soon he will oppose. He uses a lot of quotation marks in between words or phrases to emphasize his sarcasm. Also when he explains a concept, he lists the examples so that the readers will be able to understand it better. Later he presents the direct context written by the poor man, letting the readers read exactly what the man had wrote. This can make everyone feel the sympathy. The writing is very convincing, and I think the explanation after the writing was presented in a simple, concise way which made it easier to understand for the readers. Overall I think Thompson's opinions were weakly expressed but the important parts of his points were well delivered to the readers. The article was kept in a short, simple and neat way, always straight to the point.

14. When the rapist is a she

There is a case where "a man in Florida who is fighting child support payments" claims he was raped by his girlfriend 5 years ago. He says his girlfriend "climbed on top of him in the back seat of a car, held him down as he repeatedly said “no” and raped him" while he tried to escape. However, unlike what people think, "it’s physiologically possible for a woman to impregnate herself by raping a man," because "men’s physiological response can act independent of consent or desire." Women rapists drug men and take advantage of him, or blackmail him physically and/or psychologically, or physically impedes any act of refusal during the rape. It's also hard to exactly estimate the rates due "to cultural assumptions about male and female sexuality." Femate-male rape is also not taken seriously, which makes it more difficult to stop it. 

The question the author begins the article with is strongly related to the title, because the reader's response when they read it is exactly the question: "Can a man be raped by a woman?" She also writes citing various credible sources; a research in Psychiatric Times and organizations such as Men Can Stop Rape. There's a part when the author's writing goes uncommon: "Researchers have studied this very thing, in fact." She doesn't put the "in fact" in the start of the sentence, but in the end, making the reader distracted from the issue. For more than once, the author cites unimportant information when she writes "more than 86 percent of boys and men who survive sexual abuse were assaulted by another male." While the main issue in the article is the female-male rape, she puts an information unnecessary for the article's flow. Also, her use of vocabulary when she writes "survive sexual abuse" confuses the reader, for the reader doesn't know if she means that victims survive in a way of preserving life or stay psychologically unaffected. The irony present in the last part, when she cites a joke about female rape, shows that the writer is unconcerned with the issue. 

http://www.salon.com/2011/08/03/male_rape/

16. Catching Fire: A Leaner, Hungrier Hunger Games

In this article Christopher Orr, a senior editor and film critic for The Atlantic, writes an article on the second movie of The Hunger Games franchise, emphasizing the improvement over the first movie. He begins by critiquing the beginning scenes of the movie, commenting on the ability the movie has in capturing the real essence of Suzanne Collin's books, contrarily to the first movie. He then moves on to make a recapitulation of the first book and movie, setting up the background for the second movie: a girl who is sent as a tribute along with a boy from her district to fight for their lives. He reveals the conclusion of this first book where Katniss, the main character, is able to outsmart the Capitol by pretending to be madly in love with Peeta, the male tribute of her district. Orr moves onto the book portrayed by the recent movie, outlining the struggle Katniss must face to keep up the hoax of her "counterfeit" romance and choosing one of two paths: defying the Capitol or playing along with it. He continues by appealing to those who have read the books and are consiuos of Katniss' decisions which lead into the next book. He continues by deliberating on the minimal violence portrayed in the movie, commenting on the new, existential violence Katniss must bear through as her existence is now dictated upon the lies of the capitol. Furthermore, Orr comments on the aptitude of Lawrence, the new director of the franchise, for pulling the movie together and making it more concrete. Finally, he praises the actors who brought the new movie to life, especially highlighting the performance of Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Hofman whose performance brought a control and class to the movie.
        
This article is very well written, providing a succinct background which captures the essence of both books and movies, while deliberating an insightful critique of the movie. He is able to use the language to positively exploit the contents of the world-renown book. His language is effective, especially for his critical yet informative article. He structures his essay by creating a clear flow from background information to detailing the different aspects of the movie. He is able to entice the reader with an easy flow which although does not follow a specific thesis, is effective and well established. The tone he uses in his article is of accessibility with an almost conversational atmosphere singed with an undertone of sarcasm. This sarcasm is expressly seen when he comments, " Thus are the stakes set: Be a good girl and no one gets hurt (at least, beyond the customary pains and privations inflicted by the Capitol). Be a bad girl …" His article is well supported even though it is based on his personal opinion, for he is capable of arguing efficiently and in an unbiased manner. He uses several direct quotes from the movie itself along with utilizing pathos to appeal with followers of the franchise. The image used in this article was well chosen and supports his essay by capturing the essence of the movie and the sentimental aspect of it. Furthermore, the image also provides a glimpse into the movie which does not spoil it for those who haven't watched the movie yet gives it an identity by which it can be recognized. Overall, it was a well written article which deliberately appealed to the audience and was effective in doing so through its easy-to-follow flow and accessible language.  
      
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/11/-em-catching-fire-em-a-leaner-hungrier-em-hunger-games-em/281747/

16. How Women Change Men

Yager wrote an article about the influence on women on men. She started by giving the example of Jay Z because his first daughter was born and he decided to make a song in her name. A close relationship with women can dramatically change men`s attitude and behavior. Sometimes, it can change for the better or even for the worse. She wrote that a research discovered that male CEOs typically pat their employees less when they have sons instead of daughters. However, the CEOs who have their firstborn daughters tend to treat their employees better and sometimes they even give the female employees the biggest raises. In addition, men who have daughters are less likely to agree with the traditional gender roles. They believe that women have the liberty to work and men can also help with the housework. On the other hand, men who have sisters are more likely to support the traditional view of women since they believe that the place for women is at home. Men whose wife is a housewife are more likely to support the traditional division of labor too. Most of them are against women working and less interested in companies led by female executives. Woman can change men`s attitude since studies showed that men who works with women can encourage egalitarianism at home. She concluded her article by saying that it is best for female workers to work for male CEO who has many daughters, no sisters and a working wife because then, there is a higher chance of the women getting a promotion.

             Yager used easy vocabulary to inform the readers about the influence of women on men`s attitudes. She used several studies to back up her arguments, for example when she said that the male CEOs are more likely to give their female employees higher raise if they have daughters instead of sons. These studies that Yager consulted also add to the overall credibility of the article since her work cited shows that they are all credible sources. Yager also used several examples to clarify her main point, for example when she wrote that men who have daughters are less likely to agree with the traditional view of work division. She explained this concept by saying that men can also do housework while women go out to work. In the beginning of the essay, she used an interesting attention getter about Jay Z so that the readers would continue reading the essay. This attention getter was also very helpful in introducing the main topic of the essay, which is the influence of women on men. In this case, Jay Z was influenced by his own daughter and he even wrote a song for her. The thesis of the article was clear and easy to identify because it distinctively showed that the author is going to write about how women influence the men`s attitude at home and at work. The only negative aspect of this essay is that it does not have any opinion of the specialists in this area or any comments of the male CEOs. She could have consulted some different opinions so that her essay would be more complex and it would also elevate the credibility of her article.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/12/how-women-change-men/354682/

15. When “mommy needs a drink” isn’t funny anymore

The author tells her efforts to laugh to the jokes of women drinking, but she can't because she knows they "conceal something serious." She tells how easy it is to mothers start drinking gradually more alcohol, because "alcohol was routinely offered at playgroups and toddlers’ birthday parties." Consequently, "[she has] promised [herself] that [she] would never, ever be like [her] own mother," so she frequently tries to conceal herself from drunkness. However, "there are plenty of times [she's] been a whole lot like [her] mom," and she felt guilty. Due to her condition of a child "with an alcoholic parent, [her] risk of addiction goes up fourfold." Also, the motherhood disappointments increases the power of the whispering alcohol. The author tells her mother's experience, "who attempted suicide," but "has been sober for more than 25 years."

The article is organized in a definition style. Constituted by small anecdotes, pathos and references from books, tweets, etc. The author makes a good use of sources to prove her point, because, although being less credible, they are written from women whose mothers have been alcoholics, which does not only prove that what she writes is true, but also that she's not the only one suffering from alcoholism. When she says women are "are at a disadvantage, biologically speaking" the author uses a quote to explain her previous claims, but doesn't justify that women are biologically disadvantaged. She uses paralellism on "who missed school functions. Who attempted suicide." She uses a small amount of questions, strenghtening her claim to the reason mothers "begin [their] descent to the bottom of the bottle."

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/24/when_mommy_needs_a_drink_isnt_funny_anymore/

16.Selfies are Art

   This article written by Noah Berlatsky is about selfies: pictures of a person, taken by themselves. It goes on by defining what selfies are and why have them become so incredibly popular. It talks about how this mania for talking pictures of yourself has grew tremendously in 2013, and that it has become very common even in the celebrity midst. Berlatsky also goes on to show the different types of selfies: the group selfies, the individual ones and the ones with your pets.  The author also talks about the hashtags that come along with the selfies. How people ignore the real purpose of hashtags and just use it to make random comments about themselves.
    Berlatsky organizes this article in definition. It defines throughout the whole article what selfies are and how to correctly use it. He uses many rhetorical devices throughout this article. Starting by using an analogy to the Oxford Dictionary. He also uses Anacoluthons as well. In various occasions, Berlatsky, begins the sentence with a grammatical structure and finishes it with a different one. An example of that is, "When the Oxford Dictionary declared "selfie" the 2013 word of the year, it inadvertently kicked off a familiar argument about the relationship between women—or more precisely girls—and culture." Berlatsky uses a more informal language throughout this essay and by doing that he connects more to the audience he is writing to: selfie takers, which are people who spend time on the internet.

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/11/selfies-are-art/281772/

16. How to fold a thong: A straight man working at Victoria’s Secret

The article mainly tells his experience and the lessons the author got from working at VS. At first, he tells how unexpected this employment was for him, because he was planning to “begin [his] trek toward normal, civilized life.” His urge to find a job in VS came when he was dumped by his girlfriend and decided that “[he] needed to study women.” However, “what [he] failed to realize was just how difficult this would be.” Aided by his inflaming persistence and his courage to confront the risks of “registering [himself] as a sex offender for the rest of [his] life,” with nearly two months spent in the process of getting the job, he finally got approved in the interview. He told the interviewer that he had “been raised in a family full of women”, and was comfortable handling women’s undergarments. In order to confirm what he’d told the employer, he was told that the company would call all people cited in his speeches. Consequently, the author was forced to tell everyone that “[he’s] applying for a job at Victoria’s Secret right now, where [his] mother occasionally shops for high leg briefs.” During his stay at VS, he “figured if [he] learned anything about women, it was going to come from watching and interacting with them.” His condition as heterosexual man in a lingerie store minimized his efforts on interaction, because women “wanted to know what a straight guy thought about things. Lingerie, swimsuits, panties.” The author tells “[he] was also surprised to find how forward they were,” but at the same time, notes how “they talk, they talk in explicit detail.”His experience “at Victoria’s Secret didn’t necessarily make [him] better with women, it simply brought [his] image of them into a more realistic and startling focus.”

The essay is mainly structured by anecdotes, complemented by his analysis and personal approaches of the given situations. His language is informally humorous, for he uses words like “freaking-the-hell-out” and constantly makes fun of his condition as a man in a women’s space, as he writes: “I assumed they would think I was one of three things: a gay man, a pervert or a perverted gay man.” The quote starting the article has a strong tie to the title, since the quote has an explanatory function to the title. The author also has a strong use of questions and separates them in different paragraphs. It’s noticed that paragraphs are very unequal, some made up by one sentence, while there are others that take 9 lines. Dialogues are also present, and they speed up his anecdote’s flow. He uses simile, diacope,. The author has a very personal approach to the reader using the pronoun “you”, because after all, it’s all about him.  His essay is well organized and easy to follow, even when some chronologically disorganized situations surface. 

http://www.salon.com/2013/05/07/how_to_fold_a_thong_a_straight_man_working_at_victorias_secret/