In an essay with at least three supporting paragraphs, choose three authors from different periods/movements/subgenres and discuss how their work(s) display the major elements of that period or movement or subgenre.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

45. Respond in a well-organized essay. (16 points) (16 points)

In this course, you have learned about American literature from the periods and literary movements. You have studied the works of different American authors from the following time periods, literary movements, and subgenres:

  • Early American and Colonial literature
  • American Romanticism
  • Transcendentalism
  • Regionalism
  • Realism

In an essay with at least three supporting paragraphs, choose three authors from different periods/movements/subgenres and discuss how their work(s) display the major elements of that period or movement or subgenre.

 

In an essay with at least three supporting paragraphs, choose three authors from different periods/movements/subgenres and discuss how their work(s) display the major elements of that period or movement or subgenre.

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45. Respond in a well-organized essay. (16 points) (16 points)

In this course, you have learned about American literature from the periods and literary movements. You have studied the works of different American authors from the following time periods, literary movements, and subgenres:

  • Early American and Colonial literature
  • American Romanticism
  • Transcendentalism
  • Regionalism
  • Realism

In an essay with at least three supporting paragraphs, choose three authors from different periods/movements/subgenres and discuss how their work(s) display the major elements of that period or movement or subgenre.

Read a variety of American literature that reflect our American values, morals, and philosophies. Choose the one piece of literature that you think best reflects American culture, morals, and philosophy.

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Birth of a National Literature

In the Teachlet® tutorial “The Birth of a National Literature” that introduced this course, the narrator had this to say:
“Americans value national literature because they value the culture, morals, and philosophies upon which the United States was built.”

In this course, you have read a variety of American literature that reflect our American values, morals, and philosophies. Choose the one piece of literature that you think best reflects American culture, morals, and philosophy. In an essay of at least three paragraphs, explain your choice.

 

Think about your own background and experiences. In a paragraph, explain how your perspective affects your interpretation and understanding of ”Midsummer.”

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Midsummer

In Derek Walcott’s ”Midsummer,” the speaker reveals his perspective by using allusions that give information about his background, the topics that are important to him, and his attitude and feelings. Think about your own background and experiences. In a paragraph, explain how your perspective affects your interpretation and understanding of ”Midsummer.”

Write an essay of 350-500 words that summarizes and explains how Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the two opening chapters of the first ever Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet (pp. 1-14).

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 A Study in Scarlet

Write an essay of 350-500 words that summarizes and explains how Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the two opening chapters of the first ever Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet (pp. 1-14). Consider details and elements of characterization that helped bring these characters to life for readers. Be as specific as you can, referencing specific evidence from the text.

Instructions: You are welcome to use the book and any notes or annotations you made on the reading, but don’t consult any other sources online. Please proofread, use your best academic prose, and structure your essay logically. If you finish the essay before the end of class, you can either use the extra time to start the reading for Wednesday, or leave quietly and do the reading on your own time.

 

If you were a judge and had a chance to give an offender an alternative to jail/prison time, would you consider the seriousness of their offense, or their prior record first? Why?

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A muti-source essay

If you were a judge and had a chance to give an offender an alternative to jail/prison time, would you consider the seriousness of their offense, or their prior record first? Why?

James Joyce coined the literary term ”epiphany”–he borrowed it from his Catholic upbringing and the season of Epiphan, In your own words, what, in literary terms, is an epiphany? Where do you see the epiphany happening in ”Araby”? What is it that the narrator realizes about himself that causes him such ”anger and angst”?

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James Joyce coined the literary term ”epiphany”–he borrowed it from his Catholic upbringing and the season of Epiphan, In your own words, what, in literary terms, is an epiphany? Where do you see the epiphany happening in ”Araby”? What is it that the narrator realizes about himself that causes him such ”anger and angst”?

What techniques does Glaspell use to show this transformation and emotionally impact the reader? Why is this important?

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CASE STUDY

Address the following in your Final written essay:

Consider the following questions/suggestions when writing your essay (the characters, metaphors, similarities between the essays, and differences between the essays.) E.g., The main characters made significant decisions that affected their lives:

“A Jury of Her Peers” subtly describes a transformation in the attitudes of Martha Hale and Mrs. Peters. What techniques does Glaspell use to show this transformation and emotionally impact the reader? Why is this important? Consider the plot, setting, and characters when reading the essay. Find two scholarly sources to back up your thesis (or even oppose it).

Discuss where the tone/music changes and how this transforms and/or adds to the meaning or emotion.

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SONG ANALYSIS

First, choose a song of your choice. Songs that have richer imagery and more words and metaphors tend to make a more interesting and deep analysis.

Then start brainstorming, noting tone, mood, imagery, theme, topic, powerful words used, and other poetic devices.

You are following a pattern of stating evidence/example, followed by explanation/analysis for each section on theme, mood, and tone.

Include the mention of poetic devices such as alliteration, metaphor, simile, assonance, rhythm, irony, repetition, etc; and how they contribute to the overall song and help establish and/or emphasize theme, mood, and tone.

Outline:
Introduction/summary(introduce the song and the group)
Theme and support with quotation(s) and evidence
Explain and analyze the quotations and evidence in your own words (why the quote or statement proves the theme example) (like a line or a stanza as an evidence or quotation)
Overall mood (use adjectives, similes and words to tell about the overall vibe of the music, try to refer to specific musical elements)
Discuss tone.

Another quotation(s)/evidence
Explanation(how it proves the theme, tone, which further highlights the song’s themes and moods etc.)
Discuss where the tone/music changes and how this transforms and/or adds to the meaning or emotion.

Conclusion (make sure its a solid conclusion. conclusions are the time for summarizing and flowery or powerful language)

Describe the object and its history/importance to you and your family. What memories are attached to the object?

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Inherited

Consider Sanders’ essay, “The Inheritance of Tools.” Write an essay that focuses on something that you have inherited. The inherited object can be a physical item that you can see, touch, smell, etc. Describe the object and its history/importance to you and your family. What memories are attached to the object? You can refer back to Sander’s essay (pp. 29-37)