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Argument: Hopkins writes about very controversial topics because they are extremely realistic topics in todays society. Claim: Ellen Hopkins impacts the lives of her readers and tries in influence them positively. Her books are eye openers. Evidence: "I write about subjects that many authors prefer to shun--drugs, abuse, suicide, sexual orientation. Today's young adults deal with these issues on a daily basis. Only by shedding light on them can we come, not only to understand them, but to move beyond them toward a more positive future." http://bna.galegroup.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/bna/short_bio/GALE%7C20439570/Hopkins,%20Ellen

Argument: Ellen Hopkins uses a free-verse form of poetry to portray a more passionate connection between the character and reader. Claim: Hopkins is able to describe every detail, clearly and precise without being as formal. Evidence: "masterfully used verse to re-create the yearnings and emotions of a teenage girl trapped in tragic circumstances" "The free-verse form seems to resonate with readers, and Hopkins continues to employ the devices in her young adult fiction." http://bna.galegroup.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/bna/about_the_book/GALE%7CM1300157206#writings

Argument: Hopkins' personal experiences impact the diction used in the novel. Claim: Since Hopkins is a mother herself, her choice of diction through out the novel reflect her personal experiences, feelings and how she dealt with this event when her own daughter was abusing meth. Evidence: "raised her own family" "taking inspiration from her own daughter's addiction to meth-amphetamine." http://bna.galegroup.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/bna/about_the_book/GALE%7CM1300131598