following questions for each article. .

1) For Vance's article "Hillbilly Elegy"-question 1 on pg. 267- "J. D. Vance tells his own story, in part, to illustrate how the optimism he felt about his future 'contrasted starkly with the pessimism of so many of [his] neighbors.' [Identify two] other arguments does Vance make throughout his narrative? In addition to citing personal experience, what kinds of evidence does he offer to support his views?"

2) For Leonard's article "Why Rural America Voted for Trump"-question 2 on pg. 284- "This piece was originally published in the New York Times, a newspaper with a predominantly liberal, college-educated readership. Why do you think Leonard chose to write his piece for this newspaper?"