Of the two essays, which essay interested you the most? Why? For instance, was the topic closer to your own interests than the other essay? Did the writer manage to draw you in despite your lack of initial interest?
In Ch. 6, the CEL suggests that all writers write with "broad" and "specific" purposes in mind (170). For the essay that you found the most interesting, how do you imagine the writer developed a connection to the "broad purpose" of their topic (also list what that broad purpose is)? Is it clear that the writer already had a passion for the topic through personal experiences or relationships?
What do you think the writer's "specific purpose" is in writing? What do they hope to achieve, and is this hope stated directly? How does the writer's intensity and passion for the topic show in their writing?