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Robyn Sylves, “Credit Card Debt among College Students: Just What Does It Cost?” (509-517). How does Sylves introduce her essay’s subject? What is Sylves’ purpose in writing this essay? Who is her audience? What is the essay’s thesis statement?
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Robyn Sylves, “Credit Card Debt among College Students: Just What Does It Cost?” (509-517) How does Sylves introduce her essay’s subject? What is Sylves’ purpose in writing this essay? Who is her audience? What is the essay’s thesis statement? • “Is it surprising to learn that credit card debt has led to health problems, conflict with friends and family, long-term credit problems, academic failure, and, in extreme cases, suicide?” (509) Where does Sylves think blame for this problem should be assigned? Who or what do you think is at fault? What kinds of evidence does Sylves use to support her argument about consequences? Does Sylves organize her presentation of consequences chronologically or emphatically? How do you know?