Option 1: Poetry Essay - Compare and Contrast Two PoemsPlease note that there are two options for Assignment 2 Assignment 2 relates to Units 3, 4, and 5. The value of this assignment is 15 percent of your Final Grade. For this assignment, you have two choices. Option 1 is an essay on poetry, relating to Units 3 and 4. Option 2 is an essay on drama, specifically, on Shakespeare's Othello, relating to Unit 5. Please note that whichever option you ...
Negative Impact of Social Media on CommunicationThis assignment is intended to give you practice in academic writing. It requires you to refer to materials/ articles (minimum, 3 articles) and include relevant ideas and quotes in your essay. You are also required to acknowledge ideas and concepts from sources that are included in your writing. TOPICThe disadvantages of social media have long been the topic of debate. People argue...
CharactersClose reading is thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, themes, etc. Reach for interpretationin your analysis, looking beyond summary to your understanding of its deeper meanings.Elements to look for:1.Characters: Who are the peoplein in the narrative? Who is the protagonist? Who are the antagonists, if an...
Choosing a theme and formulating a thesis statementWrite a Theme Analysis Essay Assignment and the he theme of a literary work is the comment the author makes about his/her subject matter, a revelation about the behavior of human beings, the conduct of society or an insight into the human condition. It is the insight we gain from thinking about what we have read. In other words, the theme is its underlying central idea or the generalization it c...
Most Important Scene1)Sports films are full of iconic moments featuring triumphs and tragedies. What is the single most important scene in the film you’ve chosen? Briefly describe the scene. What makes it so effective? How does it develop the characters, symbolism or plot? Include specific examples from the scene in your response. 2)Athletes often have to overcome major adversity in their journey to the top. What obstacles or adversi...
Who would benefit and lose from the settlement offer?1. Can you form a quick list of people who’d benefit because of this decision and others who’d end up on the losing side? Then, considering the situation globally and from a utilitarian perspective, what would need to be true for the settlement offer to be ethically recommendable? 2. As for those receiving the course for free—it’s probably safe to assume that th...
What is Digital Storytelling?Task; Digital storytelling is a craft that uses the tools of digital technology to tell stories about our lives. Done properly, storytelling can be a powerful, evocative, and emotional way of communicating themes and stories, often touching us in deeper ways than one-dimensional videos that rarely probe beneath the surface of people's lives. The best such stories are at once both personal and universal. Storyteller...
Midterm termsTask: The following terms relevant to the stories and time periods we have studied thus far will be represented on the midterm in a number of ways. On the midterm you could be asked to identify some or all of the terms below. You may be asked to match an item to its definition. Some will be represented by short answer questions, and others will be assessed through fill-in-the blank questions. 1. Rood 2. 449 A.D. 3. Angles, Saxons,...
Why Good Students Should Be Defined Beyond GradesTask: Defining Good Students Means More Than Just Grades Many people define good students as those who receive the best grades. While it is true that good students often earn high grades, I contend that grades are just one aspect of how we define a good student. In fact, even poor students can earn high grades sometimes, so grades are not the best indicator if a studentïÂ&iques...
Essay Topic 1: Writing a Paper at the Academic LevelSection I: Choose two of the following topics and construct an essay on each. You must use proper essay format (introduction, body, and conclusion when you can). However, due to the exam being written in real time you will not be graded on spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure. That said, the answers need to be at least a little bit legible as I cannot grade what I cannot read. All ...
CharactersTopic: Prose Writers for Today’s Era For this short paper, you will respond to the following question using a short story, essay or prose piece from one of the contemporary authors we have read in class. How did they construct this prose piece? What does it mean? How does this author’s story/essay speak to this particular era? Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to move from personal response to an in-depth interpret...
Option 1: Examining Arguments of Persuasion from Lowrey, Spicer, and TufekciNote that there are three options here. For the first option, you may choose any one of Lowrey, Spicer, or Tufekci, since each of these short articles is making an argument they can be examined using similar criteria. The second option applies to the Vlahos article only, and the third applies to “Hang the DJ” only. 1. In each of the essays from Low...
The Structure of Your Essay Be sure to attach a “Works Cited” page, even if you have only cited the primary text.If you do consult secondary sources, you must document all of the consulted sources. Audience and Purpose: Your audience is your course instructor who has read the stories.This means that you should situate the story’s plot in the context of your argument. Your audience will b...
Answer all parts of this question. Part AWrite your answer to Part A in the ELT381e Discussion Board on Canvas. The writing task and peer comment must be completed within this period. Late submissions will not be graded.This question will help you prepare for Part B of TMA 01. Read “Two Brothers” (195) and “Starry Hill” (203) from Alfian Sa’at’s Malay Sketches. In a comparative discussion, examine two cha...
use the given document foe this assignment don't use any outside source for this assignment Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “The Social Contract” Excerpt available at Modern History Sourcebook, https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/rousseau-soccon.asp Olympe De Gouges, Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, 1791. Full text available on Modern History Sourcebook, https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1791degouge1.asp Instruction...