Topic
Why McDonald’s French Fries Taste So Good
Instructions
Chapter 5 Reader Questions: “Why McDonald’s French Fries Taste So Good”
Chapter 5 defines the different types of arguments. “Why McDonald’s French Fries Taste So Good” is an example of a Narrative Argument. Analyze the narrative features of the article.
- How does the writer dramatize a controversial issue?
- How is the writer’s narrative credible?
- How is the writer’s narrative representative of the issue?
- How does the writer’s narrative avoid sentimentality?
- How does the writer’s narrative advocate change of behavior or way of thinking?
Answer preview
Question #1: How does the writer dramatize a controversial issue?
Chapter 5 is an interesting read transcending the subject of flavor and food thus delving into the scientific and cultural concepts of contemporary processed food. The writer dramatizes the controversial issue by avoiding a predictable treatment of the subject matter. In addition to this, the writer has written what people expect the writer to write in addition to what the writer himself expects to write. In “The Flavor Corridor” part the reader is able to view the world behind the flavors utilized in most of the common processed foods. In addition to this, the explanation of the flavor industry is followed by a scientific flavor explanation thus making the entire chapter a fascinating read.
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