Thesis. A thesis is a main idea that is supported in a work of nonfictional prose. As you read the essay, determine what you think is Boorstin’s thesis.
Coherence. Coherence is the logical arrangement and progression of ideas in a speech or piece of writing.
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“Why I Am Optimistic about America” was published in Parade magazine July 10, 1994. In this essay Boorstin explains the roots of his American brand of optimism and describes how the United States has made advances in the areas of religion, language, law, and wealth.
As you read, make a cluster chart to demonstrate Boorstin’s coherence in discussing his optimism about America.
For what reasons are you optimistic about the United States?
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