choose one of two essays to respond to.

Question for Talbot essay: In her essay, Margaret Talbot makes a compelling argument about the effect of early socialization, measured by the sheer volume of words used by parents from different social classes, on a child’s intellectual development. Write an essay of at least 400 words in which you evaluate Talbot’s argument by examining her reasoning, evidence, and writing strategies and develop your own idea on the subject of her essay. Quote from or paraphrase Talbot’s essay as you write so that we understand the relevance of Talbot’s ideas to your own.

Question for Pollan essay: In his essay, Michael Pollan challenges our usual beliefs about a healthy diet by placing all contemporary dieting fads in the context of industrial food production. Write an essay of at least 400 words in which you evaluate Pollan’s argument by examining his reasoning, evidence, and writing strategies and develop your own idea on the subject of his essay. Quote from or paraphrase Pollan’s essay as you write so that we understand the relevance of Pollan’s ideas to your own.