1.) Using the Toulmin Model, identify all six components fou…

1.) Using the Toulmin Model, identify all six components found in the poem, “Barbie Doll.” 2.) In paragraph form, students will provide reasoning (the argument) for each component. Please identify the component that is being explained within the paragraph. 3.) All lines used from the poem must use correct MLA citation.   “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy (1968)   This girl child was born as usual (1) and presented dolls that did pee-pee (2) and miniature GE stoves and irons (3) and wee lipsticks the color of cherry candy. (4) Then in the magic of puberty, a classmate said: (5) You have a great big nose and fat legs. (6)   She was healthy, tested intelligent, (7) possessed strong arms and back, (8) abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity*. (9)                            She went to and fro apologizing. (10) Everyone saw a fat nose on thick legs. (11)   She was advised to play coy*, (12)                                                      exhorted* to come on hearty*, (13)                                                     exercise, diet, smile and wheedle*. (14)                                                          Her good nature wore out (15) like a fan belt. (16) So she cut off her nose and her legs (17) and offered them up. (18)   In the casket displayed on satin she lay (19) with the undertaker’s cosmetics painted on, (20) a turned-up putty nose, (21) dressed in a pink and white nightie. (22) Doesn’t she look pretty? everyone said. (23) Consummation* at last.          (24)                                                       To every woman a happy ending. (25)    
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