Chapter 7 Exemplification

    As I read through Chapter 7, I made the observation that this chapter briefly talks about "generalizing" and how using examples can help you narrow down a broad statement. What I found interesting was how it seems as if in multiple chapters of this book they talk about how to not over generalize whether it is in an argumentative paper or persuasive paper. Although they would give you tips on how to avoid generalizing too much, they never once gave you the tip to give examples. Perhaps it is because they decided to make an entire chapter out of it. However, I find that this would probably be the most effective way to avoid over generalizing. I'm sure in pervious writing pieces I have used this technique without even second guessing it. One thing that I did never think of taking into consideration is "Combining Patterns for A Purpose"; specifically I have never thought of narrating a scene or topic instead of just describing it through the five main senses.
     From a professional point of view, I believe that "Hypothetical Examples" is definitely something I will take into consideration next time I am writing a paper. I always seem to get stuck trying to think of examples, however I never thought of taking hypothetical examples. I believe that making hypothetical examples rather than examples from my life is a way to get the readers attention better. Mainly because if I use an example that a larger number of people know then the readers can relate which will draw in their attention. However, something I have noticed is that many ads use hypothetical examples like when they are selling a product. They say stuff like "How many times have you wished you had a towel that absorbs all the mess instantly?"....well actually I have never wished that because it's honestly not something I think about every single day. Either way, this one little section is definitely going to help me in the long run.