What supporting details did Dillard use to drive home her message? How did she arrange these? Did the arrangement of ideas contribute to effective organization?
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How does Dillard define the word "talent"? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
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What does the writer mean by "...but it's the only show in town?"
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To what did Dillard liken life? Do you agree with her? Why/why not?
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Who do you think is Dillard's intended reader?
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What is Dillard's message?
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What do you think was Dillard's purpose in wriitng this article? Did he succeed in so far as you are concerned? Why do you say so?