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Hey, glad you’re back! Today we’re taking on the challenge of writing a rhetorical analysis. To start, here’s a pro tip from someone who...

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Once upon a time, I had a set of mysteriously branded building bricks that could lock together to make a train. Some pieces had wheels...

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