I Read "Tweens: Ten Going on Sixteen" by Kay S. Hymowitz?

Questions About the Writer's Craft

• Hymowitz uses a range of illustrations, citing specific names, anecdotes, expert opinion, and studies. Find the places where Hymowitz uses statistics to support her ideas about crime, sexuality, and drug use. What are the sources? Are the statistics reliable? How persuasive are they?
• What types of illustrations (examples) does Hymowitz provide in her essay? Cite at least one example of each type. How does each type of illustration contribute to her thesis?
• How would you characterize Hymowitz's tone in the selection? Cite vocabulary that conveys this tone.
• In paragraph 8, Hymowitz uses clothing as a means of presenting an important contrast. What does she contrast in this paragraph? How does this contrast contribute to her thesis?