ASSIGNMENT PART ONE: Reread the definitions for point of view and characterization. ( posted under the Stephen King section) Gordie is the narrator who seems to know the truths of his friends from the distance of writing their story as a grownup. How does the point of view of The Body impact your analysis of […]
Write at least 200 words that explain how the character began the story, what changed by the end, and what events in the story itself forced the character to change.
NOVEL PROJECT QUESTIONS BEFORE READING Based on your assumptions of the book (i.e. how the novel was pitched in class, the design of the book cover, the description of the book, etc.), give your first impressions and ideas regarding the quality and the context of the story itself. Some questions to consider: Why did you […]
Create and support an argument about a piece of literature .What is the main point/argument you want to make about the piece?
Essay #2 – Literary AnalysisAssignment: For your second essay in this class, create and support an argument about a piece of literature. For this assignment, analyze either poetry or prose. You get to choose the book you want to do the literary analysis on. Specifics: 3-4 pages, double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt font, Times […]
Are you going to organize your story in a traditional plot structure or bring in another organization structure? How will you create interest and tension in the scene?
Narrative Pre-Write Graphic Organizer Step 1: Choose a scene from your selected text and determine the type of change or twist you want to use in your narrative. Make sure it’s a significant enough scene to give you a sufficient plot line.As you’re filling out the graphic organizer, be sure to answer in complete sentences. […]
What impact does the setting have on the interpretation of events? If there is more than one setting, how do these settings work together?
Proposed Topic You will create your own topic within the guidelines noted here. The proposal should be at least one well-developed paragraph stating which topic you have chosen and exactly how you will go about presenting that topic in your essay. Include specific details from the novel that you believe will be relevant for your […]
Watch the play “A Streetcar named Desire”. For the performer playing the major role, explain how face, body build, voice, and gestures all contribute to characterization (the actor’s portrayal of his/her part).
A Streetcar named Desire Watch the play “A Streetcar named Desire” (can be found on YouTube) You must create a paragraph response of at least 250 words Watch an important scene, from one of the segments under the ‘Course Content’ tab, featuring one of the major characters, once with sound, once without. For the performer […]
Compose an essay of 750 words and 5 or more paragraphs in which you offer your interpretation of a literary element in one of the assigned poems.
Poetry Analysis Compose an essay of 750 words and 5 or more paragraphs in which you offer your interpretation of a literary element (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization) in one of the assigned poems. Choose any poem from our Week 1 or Week 2 poetry reading list.
Write a deep analysis, centered around your chosen theme and at least explain the use of one literary element (tone, mood, characterization, metaphor, imagery, etc.).
Quote and Theme Analysis Project Description: For this project, you will illustrate your understanding of When I Was Puerto Rican and showcase your analysis skills. You are to choose a topic, find two quotes from the memoir that focus on that topic, and write a theme, which states the author’s message about that topic. You […]
What do they mean in the overall context of the plot, characterization, conflict, pov, or any of the other elements? Choose at least ONE significant symbol from each story and analyze what it signifies.
English 1302, Paper 4: Research Paper and Analysis of Elements of Fiction For the final paper you will write about Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street. You will use the primary sources (the novel) as well as literary criticism (through the ACC Library website) and author interviews (YouTube) to write your paper. You must […]
Write a Compare and/or contrast essay on the grandmother in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” and Mathilde in “The Necklace,” paying particular attention to theme as well as setting and/or characterization, and make an argument about the pitfalls of pride.
Write a Compare and/or contrast essay on the grandmother in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” and Mathilde in “The Necklace,” paying particular attention to theme as well as setting and/or characterization, and make an argument about the pitfalls of pride. Your essay must be between 750-1000 words and adhere to MLA formatting. It […]