1. The document discusses using the virtual world Second Life to teach freshman composition. It describes some of the activities students engage in, like analyzing avatars and virtual spaces rhetorically. 2. Some benefits of using Second Life discussed are that it provides an authentic writing environment, opportunities for primary research, and allows for visual rhetorical analysis. It also supports active learning styles. 3. The document outlines various theories of play and how avatars can promote student immersion and engagement through play in Second Life. This can help build bonds between students and faculty.