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My Written Task 1 came out less than perfect, and I wish I had put more effort into it. I had some problems identyifying the arguments and purposes of the texts in relation of one another. My arguments were all very similar, and I kind of jumped around quite a bit during the writing proccess. However, my paper does follow the basic structure of what is expected, it has an introduction and broad analysis of the texts, moving into arguments and then conclusion. My paper also had a good length, slightly above the average of my classmates, but not too long either. I hope to take what I learn from writing this written task and apply to all my future writing endeavours, but as for this paper, it was kind of a flop to be honest.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/17/18098037/fallout-76-review-in-progress-impressions-ps4-xbox-one-pc Purpose: To criticize Bethesda’s choices as a game studio on the recent publishing of Fallout 76 Diction: Speaks as though the writer is acting as mouthpiece for all gamers and bethesda consumers, speaks for more people than himself Pathos: References other games and growing trend of companies releasing unfinished games (For example, Elder Scrolls Online, No Man’s Sky) Bias by Source: Polygon has a long history of making bad reviews of games for the purpose of getting views, that is supposed to provide an objective review of games. This, as well as other games being released, for example Red Dead Redemption 2, that are being received with unanimous praise, the industry needs something negative to talk about, resulting in a perfect storm for FO76 Bias through Word choice: “The unimaginative, chorelike events it foists, unwanted on its players, and a storyline in whi