Critical approach essay
Directions: Write a critical essay in which you use Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom to answer the prompt. In your essay, provide a valid and plausible response based on your understanding of the prompt. Be sure to support your writing with specific textual references in addition to any references to literary techniques and/or elements. Be sure to:
• Write a response based on the prompt
• Avoid plot summary
• Use specific textual references in addition to any references to literary techniques and/or elements to support your analysis •
Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner
• Follow the conventions of standard written English