Precis on "My First Conk"
11/22/13
AP Comp
Precis Type: Process
“My First Conk”
In “My First Conk” (1964), Malcolm X reflects back upon receiving a conk and elaborates on how degrading it was to him and many other African-Americans to lose their identity. He reinforces his point that African-Americans lost their individuality by getting a conk by providing an anecdote from his life (“This was my first really big step toward self degradation.”) and then by giving examples of the other African-Americans who received conks (“…the one you’ll see on the heads of the black so-called ‘middle class’…”). He employs these strategies in order to convince African-Americans to remain proud of who they are and fight for their individuality. Malcolm X addresses the African-American public with this piece, especially those who are not satisfied with themselves, and does so in a shameful tone.
X, Malcolm. “My First Conk.” Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 10th ed. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. New York: Bedford, 2007. 285-287.
“How to Escape from a Bad Date”
In “How to Escape from a Bad Date” (2002), Joshua Piven provides a step-by-step list of instructions of how to escape from an awkward situation on a date. Piven makes his point on how to avoid a bad date by giving a list of instructions with subtitles and a numbered list, while also giving many examples for each situation. He expounds upon these instructions in order to assist men or women taking part in a bad date, and to help get them out of it. Piven addresses all men and women who experience a bad date, and does so in a humorous tone.
Borgenicht, David, Joshua Piven and Jennifer Worick. “How to Escape from a Bad Date.” Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 10th ed. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. New York: Bedford, 2007. 297-302.
AP Comp
Precis Type: Process
“My First Conk”
In “My First Conk” (1964), Malcolm X reflects back upon receiving a conk and elaborates on how degrading it was to him and many other African-Americans to lose their identity. He reinforces his point that African-Americans lost their individuality by getting a conk by providing an anecdote from his life (“This was my first really big step toward self degradation.”) and then by giving examples of the other African-Americans who received conks (“…the one you’ll see on the heads of the black so-called ‘middle class’…”). He employs these strategies in order to convince African-Americans to remain proud of who they are and fight for their individuality. Malcolm X addresses the African-American public with this piece, especially those who are not satisfied with themselves, and does so in a shameful tone.
X, Malcolm. “My First Conk.” Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 10th ed. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. New York: Bedford, 2007. 285-287.
“How to Escape from a Bad Date”
In “How to Escape from a Bad Date” (2002), Joshua Piven provides a step-by-step list of instructions of how to escape from an awkward situation on a date. Piven makes his point on how to avoid a bad date by giving a list of instructions with subtitles and a numbered list, while also giving many examples for each situation. He expounds upon these instructions in order to assist men or women taking part in a bad date, and to help get them out of it. Piven addresses all men and women who experience a bad date, and does so in a humorous tone.
Borgenicht, David, Joshua Piven and Jennifer Worick. “How to Escape from a Bad Date.” Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 10th ed. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. New York: Bedford, 2007. 297-302.