1) How does the author define Metrosexual? How does the author relate the term to a larger argument?
Hackbarth defines a metrosexual as "a man who seems stereotypically except when it comes to sexual orientation." She relates the term metrosexual to the larger conversation of how people in general have become less in touch with the real world, and more focused on materialistic things.
2) What is at stake in the definition of the term? How does the author make this clear?
When Hackbarth defines metrosexual, she is putting her reputation, and the reputation of those who define themselves as metrosexual at stake. She makes this clear by talking about her personal experiences and many generalizations about men who identify as metrosexual.
3) Note one other means of persuasion that you found particularly effective in the article. What about the audience does this means rely on.
Hackbarth drew from and utilized a lot of personal experiences and opinions from her own life in her essay. It appealed to the emotional (pathos) side of the audience.
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