There are many great advantages of using the model “entering the conversation” in writing. One advantage is you get to make your argument while still acknowledging the counterclaim. Adding the counterclaim creates a neutral environment for readers and lets them see both points of view while at the same time showing why the writer’s argument is right. Another advantage is writers will be able to create curiosity for readers because they will see your claim is not the average popular claim, instead it is different. When using “they say/ I say”, writers get to show readers that they are different in a sense and you do not have to be like “they” and believe what everyone else does.

I agree that learning to look at artwork can help us analyze other situations. Looking at artwork creates a visual idea of the situation. For example, if you were to look at a piece of art from war you get to see the bigger picture of both sides. It’s one thing to hear and read about a situation but to actually see and put yourself in the setting while using your critical thinking skills will help you analyze the situation. Another great example is political cartoons! Political cartoons help you analyze the situation at hand and show the artist’s point of view.