Choose one major problem in your country. It might be a social, economic, or environmental problem. Research what the problem is and why it exists.

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Styrofoam affecting trinidad and tobago negatively

Choose one major problem in your country. It might be a social, economic, or environmental problem. Research what the problem is and why it exists. Type the essay, according to MLA format, using in-text citations and work(s) cited. Three sources minimum are required for this paper. 1,000-word minimum, 3 full pages (even if over the 1000 word minimum) to 5 full pages.

 

Analyze the common themes of trauma and loss in the play Hamlet and the novel Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, and also highlight the ways in which the character’s experiences with trauma and loss are similar.

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Trauma and Loss in Hamlet and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

This research paper is meant to analyze the common themes of trauma and loss in the play Hamlet and the novel Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, and also highlight the ways in which the character’s experiences with trauma and loss are similar. Be sure to keep in mind all the aspects of the rhetorical situation including the historical representation’s purpose and audience.

In a well-organized essay, explain the controversy and the differing viewpoints in the introductory paragraph. In the body paragraphs, explain your reasoning with textual evidence from two to three of the texts.

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Argumentative Essay: Flag-Burning

The question of whether or not flag-burning as a form of protest should or should not be prohibited continues to be a controversial issue. Some people think this is an acceptable practice; others profoundly disagree. The articles that you are reading address these two views.
Read the articles. You may annotate, highlight, and take notes on the articles. After you have read and annotated the articles, then you will write an essay individually.
In a well-organized essay, explain the controversy and the differing viewpoints in the introductory paragraph. After examining both sides of the issue, you need to take a stand on the issue in your thesis statement. Then, in the body paragraphs, explain your reasoning with textual evidence from two to three of the texts. Argue which side contains stronger evidence and factual support, and more persuasive appeals. Include counterclaims and rebuttals.
• Excerpts from Texas V. Johnson Supreme Court Decision • “Impassioned Arguments Mark High Court Flag-Burning Decision” • “Burning the Flag” Pro/Con articles: • “Burning the American Flag: First Amendment Right or a Crime?” • “Burning the American Flag is a Threat to Our Country”
Argumentative Essay Components To ensure you have constructed a successful essay and will receive a high grade, your final must include the following components: Claim/Focus The claim is clear, precise, and thoroughly addresses the prompt. The response maintains focus on the main idea throughout. A low grade in this category may result if- The claim is absent. The response may lack focus, or be too brief. Data/Evidence The response contains thorough and convincing evidence that is smoothly integrated to support the claim. A low grade in this category may result if- The response contains no evidence to support the claim. Analysis The response contains specific, relevant analysis of the evidence. A low grade in this category may result if-The response contains no analysis to support the claim. Counterclaim/Rebuttal The response presents and addresses alternate or opposing claims clearly. A low grade in this category may result if-The response does not present or address alternate or opposing claims. Organization The response has a clear progression of ideas from beginning to end. Strong transitions are used between ideas. A low grade in this category may result if-There is no clear progression of ideas; irrelevant and off topic information distracts from the focus. Few or no transitions are used. Language and Vocabulary The response clearly expresses ideas using strong academic language appropriate for the audience and purpose. A low grade in this category may result if-The response is confusing and/or shows no awareness of audience or purpose. Conventions Few, if any, errors are present in usage and sentence formation. Effective and consistent use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. A low grade in this category may result if-Errors are frequent, severe and distract from the meaning Source Material:
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Discuss the ideas developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the ways in which the feelings of satisfaction and regret influence an individuals actions. Carefully consider controlling idea and how you will create a strong unifying effect in your response.

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“THE DEVIL AND THE PRYM” by Paulo Coelho.

-Written as a grade 12 30-1 student
– USE THE BOOK “THE DEVIL AND THE PRYM” by Paulo Coelho.
-Discuss the ideas developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the ways in which the feelings of satisfaction and regret influence an individuals actions.
-Carefully consider controlling idea and how you will create a strong unifying effect in your response.
-Support ideas with meaningful, relevant, and appropriate examples from the text listed.
-Intro paragraph, 3 body paragraphs and conclusion paragraph.

In 200-250 words, provide an analysis of the image using some of the visual rhetoric tools learned. You must post first and an edited post will not receive credit.

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Principles of media design

Find and upload an image of a billboard, an advertisement, a web page, or a political ad. (Provide source citation!) Having read chapters 57 and 58 in NFG, take the principles of media design and utilize them in your analysis. Your focus is not just the words but the entire design of the media: shape, font, color, archetypes, spatial arrangement, size, juxtaposition, etc. Examine all the components and then focus on those that are integral to the message. Review the example analysis in Content/Essay Directions folder.
In 200-250 words, provide an analysis of the image using some of the visual rhetoric tools learned. You must post first and an edited post will not receive credit. Then comment in 4-5 sentences on the posts of 2 of your classmates.

The sky and mountains presented in white and blue occupy the top one third of the image with the word DASANI boldly centered in the sky holding equal attention with the bottle of DASANI that appears to rise out of the hot sand of the desert. The purpose of the advertisement is immediately clear: drink Dasani to quench your thirst. The word Dasani appears twice, immediately catching the attention of the audience along with the phrase “Find your Oasis.” Just above those words is the image of an inviting oasis with pale blue water and a towering palm at its edge. The palm sits parallel with the bottle; just like the palm that is nurtured by the desert oasis, the refreshing bottle of Dasani becomes a portable oasis for the consumer. Presented in the same colors as the sky and mountains, the bottle evokes refreshing sensations as its slight opaqueness suggests the cool refreshment ready in this chilled bottle. Behind the bottle, past the desert, lie snow capped mountains clearly pointing to the fresh, cool, and pure source of the water while the white coloring of the letters also emphasizes the pure, clean, untouched quality of the water. Noteworthy, the bottle is the tallest of the images with its blue cap joining the peaks of the distant snowy mountains. The overall simplicity of color choice (white, blue, light brown, and green) pairs with the simplicity of the message to “Find Your Oasis.” Finally, the message becomes personal with its use of “Your” and the font that resembles personal handwriting creating a subtle connection between the product and the consumer. As a side note, Dasani is produced by the Coca Cola Company which uses filtered tap water for this product.

Describe the “scene” in a way that makes it possible for others to get to know something about you. Focus on whatever you think is important.

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An Indelible Childhood Memory

Choose one incident from your childhood where you learn something about yourself, about life or about others. Choose an incident that might be a first experience for you or one that taught you to grow up or something about yourself.
Describe the “scene” in a way that makes it possible for others to get to know something about you. You may focus on whatever you think is important. You may include physical description but do not limit yourself to that.
Remember the purpose of this story telling is to reveal something about yourself, maybe something that you did not previously recognize about yourself.

Write one paragraph response to each of the reaction papers: you must also submit responses to at least two of your classmates’ reaction papers.

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Response to reaction paper

Write one paragraph response to each of the reaction papers: you must also submit responses to at least two of your classmates’ reaction papers. responses to classmates’ responses also count. good responses are not merely opinions. Like reaction papers, they are ideas based firmly on research findings or other observations. Good responses to reaction papers propel a line of thinking further or move it in new directions.

You can just start typing the response from the top of the page. no need for leaving space for names, date and more.

How will you use figurative language such as metaphor and alliteration? What type of characters will you include?

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Creative Archetype Assignment

Prompt 1: Short Story

Create a short story using all you have learned so far in the unit. Include archetypes, literary elements, figurative language, and academic vocabulary words you learned in the course to shape your story. What is the setting, plot, characters, etc. How will you use figurative language such as metaphor and alliteration? What type of characters will you include? Ensure that you also demonstrate a clear point-of-view such as omniscient, limited omniscient, third-person, narrative, or first person, within your story.

Your short story should include a title, and be a minimum of 1 page and a maximum of 5 pages in length. Submit a typed paper, using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced lines (Space your lines). Be sure to also use paragraph formatting, with the first line of each paragraph being indented.

Prompt 2: Literary Service Announcement (LSA) Assignment

You have had a relationship with archetypes since a young age—Carl Jung might argue this is true since your conception. In fact, many movies and sitcoms use archetypes as part of their humor (think of the hero in “Spiderman,” or the villainous Joker in “Batman”). Throughout this unit, you have identified common archetypes across ancient and modern texts and visuals.

Choose the ONE archetype you most relate to, recognize, and/or like.

Create a public service announcement that educates your audience on the role of the archetype as well as persuades them that your archetype is one of the greatest—most common, most powerful, most dynamic (changes the most), most unique, etc.

Discuss the ideas developed by the text creator in your chosen text about “The ways other people influence our identity” from the book Simple Recipes by Madeleine Thien.

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Simple Recipes by Madeleine Thien

Discuss the ideas developed by the text creator in your chosen text about “The ways other people influence our identity” from the book Simple Recipes by Madeleine Thien.

Could you versify such a paragraph, Whitmanstyle? With regard to democratic values, what justification can be offered for Whitman’s long lines, his lack of rhyme, his abundant catalogs and enumerations?

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Whitman’s “Democratic Vistas”

Whitman’s “Democratic Vistas” can be read for guidance on Whitman’s voice as well as his aspirations as a bard. Read aloud one of the emotionally charged and prophetic paragraphs—for example, the one beginning “Then still the thought returns,” and then choose a passage from Song of Myself that picks up on similar sounds
and rhetorical devices. Could you versify such a paragraph, Whitman’s style? With regard to democratic values, what justification can be offered for Whitman’s long lines, his lack of rhyme, his abundant catalogs and enumerations? How have other modern American arts, besides poetry, expressed these values?