tailieunhanh - Steps to writing well_5

Tham khảo tài liệu 'steps to writing well_5', ngoại ngữ, kỹ năng viết tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | CHAPTER 9 - EXPOSITION 259 10 We are beginning to identify the reasons for the behavior of Munchausen patients but we are still far from knowing how to free them of their remarkably creative compulsion for self-destructive behavior. Questions on Content Structure and Style 1. Why does Lipsitt begin his essay with reference to Thomas Mann s character in Confessions of Felix Krull Confidence Man 2. What effect does the essay s title have on readers Why didn t Lipsitt simply call this essay Munchausen Disease 3. Why does Lipsitt feel this syndrome is important to understand How does this problem affect the health-care system 4. Why explain the origin of the syndrome s name 5. Why does Lipsitt use specific examples of deceptions to develop his extended definition 6. Similarly why does Lipsitt offer examples of actual patients Would additional examples be helpful 7. How does Lipsitt use contrast as a technique of definition in paragraph 4 8. What other strategy of definition does Lipsitt employ in paragraphs 6-9 Why might readers interested in understanding this syndrome want such discussion 9. Evaluate the essay s conclusion. Is it an effective choice for this essay 10. After reading Lipsitt s descriptive details examples and analysis do you feel you now have a general understanding of a new term If the writer were to expand his definition what might he add to make your understanding even more complete More statistics Case studies Testimony from doctors or patients themselves Suggestions for Writing Try using Don Lipsitt s The Munchausen Mystery as a stepping-stone to your essay. Select a puzzling or mysterious subject from a field of study . black holes in space or from an interest you have explored or would like to explore . Write an extended definition as Lipsitt did that explains this mystery for your readers. As appropriate include information about its characteristics parts history possible causes effects solutions benefits or dangers. Or explore a well-known