1. “The Ways We Lie” Objective:
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“The Ways We Lie”
Objective:
To analyze a piece using a SOAPSTone and make connections to the author’s message by citing and explaining rhetorical techniques (epigraphs, diction, categorization, and anecdotes) that develop the message and author’s tone

2. Quickwrite
What lies have you told? When is the last time you remember lying? What was the most significant lie you ever told? What circumstances have justified lying? Have you ever been ashamed of a lie or faced consequences for lying?

3. While You Read “The Ways We Lie” page 408 After each section
Paraphrase what was said in approximately 5-10 words
How does Ericsson define this type of lie?
What was the anecdote about?
How does this connect to the type of lie?
What diction stood out?
What tone does the diction create? Does she really believe this is bad/good? (5 words that support this)
Do you agree or disagree with Ericsson

4. SOAPS S—speaker O—occasion A—audience P—purpose S—Subject
What do we know is true about Ericsson?
O—occasion
What inspired her to write this?
A—audience
What do we know about the readers?
P—purpose
What does she want people to know, realize, or believe?
S—Subject
What is her topic?

5. Rhetorical Analysis
Write an thesis statement in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Ericsson use to develop her perspective about lies and lying.