In response to our world's growing problem:which is the lack of literature throughout our society. Dana Gioia argues that the decline of reading in our society will cause a negative effect in our community. In her article “Why Literature Matters” she explains her reasons for this response using expert evidence and providing emotional aspects to her response. Furthermore, Gioia uses expert evidence and surveys to further elaborate on her argument about reading causing a negative effect in society today. For example, the argument starts off by explaining a poll that the “National Association of Manufacturers” concluded. They had their members provide a response to their survey that concluded that “38 percent of employers complained that local