Reading Response 1

Summary:
In his article, Greene is trying to establish to the reader the importance of framing an argument. To do this, he uses his own technique of framing, using the frames of other writers to frame his own argument. He also utilizes the work of Kenneth Burke to show the reader a different way to look at how an argument works. Greene's opinion is that framing an argument makes it easier for the reader to focus on the main point of the argument.
I thought that this article was very helpful, mostly because it showed me a new way of looking at how an argument can be developed. I thought it was very interesting to use framing as a way to add another element to any argument, and I enjoyed the fact that Greene used the framing of other writers to frame his argument.

Questions for Discussion and Journaling
2. Greene quotes Burke's passage repeatedly because it offers the reader a unique and different way to look at how to frame an argument. The extended metaphor is that you are having a heated discussion about an issue and you need ways to frame your argument such as relating other topics, or bringing up a different part of the original issue.It presents writing in a different way, and related it to art. It challenges other ideas about writing because it gives it more layers than just the original idea.
3. Framing is using tools to give the reader something to focus on. The metaphor relates framing to the frame of a painting or photograph. While the frame should be there for the viewer to look at, it's main job is to focus the reader's attention on what lies inside of it. Like this, the main idea of framing an argument is to make the reader focus on the centralized issue. The concept is important for Greene because it adds a different element to writing to make it more interesting. Framing allows a writer to add more to their argument and set it up in a way to coerce their reader more.

Applying and Exploring Ideas
2. Greene's article represents a conversation with the reader. He frames his argument with discussions by other people that have framed their arguments. I believe that Greene does practice what he preaches about framing because he uses others' arguments to illustrate his own point about why one should frame their argument.