English Literature

Please research using peer reviewed article (one), online media (one—may be a video)and the text to discuss why James Baldwin is a purposeful consideration for this book. Please cite your references and use in-text citation MLA style and a works cited page. This discussion should be an argument supported by your resources. No more than one page. No less than ½ page. 35 points.NOTE: your thesis must drive your argument. It should be explicitly stated as a three-prong thesis.

 Writing Direction: In a one page essay write about Rejoiceful Death. Be sure to quote from the poem, noting its stanzas and lines Objective: The value of a seed — what’s in it — is not revealed until it is watered and exposed to sun light. When it goes through this process a forest is eventually revealed. Much like what is inside a poem is not revealed until the right questions (water) are asked about it. After going through this process great story emerges from just a few lines. In this assignment you will undergo a process whereby you will learn about aspects of a poem such as: Tone, voice, irony, setting, message, stanza, lines, characters etc…The key lays within the questioning!

Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay analyzing a selected work of literature from the section in Texts and Contexts Chapter 5 entitled “Practicing Structuralist and Deconstructive Criticism” (pp. 194-198). The literary works from which to choose include an advertisement and three poems: “Cut through the anxiety…” an advertisement from USC, “London” by William Blake, “Ethics” by Linda Pastan,” and “Death Be Not Proud” by John Donne. Interpret the theme(s) of the work through a structuralist, poststructuralist, or deconstructionist lens. Use examples (quotes & specific details) from the selected work to demonstrate what you have determined to be the theme of the work. Use at least two academic or peer-reviewed secondary sources to help you define your chosen theory, and demonstrate how the theory brings the reader closer to the meaning of the work. Linda Pastan: Ethics R.T. Smith In ethics class so many years ago our teacher asked this question every fall: If there were a fire in a museum, which would you save, a Rembrandt painting or an old woman who hadn’t many years left anyhow?  Restless on hard chairs caring little for pictures or old age we’d opt one year for life, the next for art and always half-heartedly.  Sometimes the woman borrowed my grandmother’s face leaving her usual kitchen to wander some drafty, half-imagined museum. One year, feeling clever, I replied why not let the woman decide herself? Linda, the teacher would report, eschews the burdens of responsibility. This fall in a real museum I stand before a real Rembrandt, old woman, or nearly so, myself.  The colors within this frame are darker than autumn, darker even than winter — the browns of earth, though earth’s most radiant elements burn through the canvas. I know now that woman and painting and season are almost one and all beyond the saving of children.

All of these poems feature some kind of non-human creature: a butterfly, a woodchuck, hunting dogs, a rabbit, cows, elves (twice!), and a small bird. Why? That is: what is their function? Choose one or more of these creatures and discuss their significance within their respective poems.

1200 words + 7 tables Research Topic ?? The role of digital technology in education. ?? Purpose Task description: You will produce a 1 200 word literature review based on a topic provided to you and based on your own research. The literature review should include the following: An introduction that outlines the background to the topic. This should include an explanation of why you are writing a review, and the relevance of the topic. You will need to include the scope of the review, which aspects of the topic will be discussed and the criteria used for your literature selection (e.g. type of sources used, date range). You will also need a thesis statement that outlines the organisational structure of the review. Two sections with sub headings. Each section addresses an aspect of the topic.  Each section will contain a number of paragraphs. A conclusion which includes the main agreements, disagreements and controversies in the literature, any suggestions for areas for further research, and  your overall perspective on the topic. A reference list. ?? Research Topic Your task is to explore the role digital technology plays in education today. Using the literature (7 articles) you will need to firstly identify specific digital tools and information that are currently being used in Higher Education and secondly, consider the impact these tools have on developing the skills and capabilities student need to be successful in both their studies and their future professional lives. ?? Additional Information Summary notes As part of your assessment you are required to submit two sets of summary notes of the articles you have read in weeks 6, 7 and 8. This is a total of 6 sets of summary notes. The notes of the 7th and final article will be submitted with your literature review.

Summarize the story of two novels, plays, or films that you have read or watched. Then list three ways that the plot of each work reorders or condenses that raw material (flashbacks, montages, etc.). Does the text begin in chronological order or in medias res? Does the narrative include a frame story? How might the opening of the text affect the meaning and the tone.

Compare and Contrast this two cities Miami Florida  Vs  Nassau Bahamas. MLA format , Thesis ,  2 sources require. please NOTES : for the two cities, do not document population numbers and seasonal temperatures readings. If you are talking about a tropical place, you can however say that the temperatures are usually warm year round.

Summarize the story of two novels, plays, or films that you have read or watched. Then list three ways that the plot of each work reorders or condenses that raw material (flashbacks, montages, etc.). Does the text begin in chronological order or in medias res? Does the narrative include a frame story? How might the opening of the text affect the meaning and the tone.

INTRODUCTION An effective presentation requires careful preparation. In this task, you will create a plan for an informative or persuasive presentation that addresses a research-based, academic topic. Your preparation will include researching your chosen topic, planning for your intended audience, and creating an outline or other plan for your presentation. REQUIREMENTS Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide. You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course. A.  Describe your intended audience and why the topic is important to this audience (suggested length of 2–5 sentences).   B.  Create a presentation plan (e.g., outline) for a five- to seven-minute presentation on your chosen topic by including the following parts: 1.  An effective introduction that includes the following aspects: •   an attention-getting opening •   a thesis statement •   a preview of the main points of the presentation   Note: For a five- to seven-minute speech, two to three main points are recommended.   2.  Supporting evidence (e.g., statistics, published research) for the main points   Note: Avoid using personal opinion, personal research, or personal experience as your supporting evidence.   3.  an effective conclusion that includes a summary of the main points and closing comments. 4.  a minimum of three credible sources a.  Acknowledge sources within the text for all  content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, and provide a reference list that includes the author, date of publication, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL) for each  source. APA citation style is strongly encouraged.          Note: Refer to the attached APA Guide for Communication Performance Tasks if needed. C.   Attach one visual element (e.g., chart, graph, picture, model) that supports one of the main points with acknowledgement of any source information used

https://www.academia.edu/40221396/THE_NORTON_ANTHOLOGY_OF_AMERICAN_LITERATURE_NINTH_EDITION_VO_LU_M_E_A_B_EG_I_N_N_I_N_G_S_TO_1_820 Questions: 1) Did you learn anything about Columbus and his travels? 2) Based on his letters, what is your impression of Columbus? Was his sympathetic? Compassionate? Selfish? Please elaborate and provide evidence from the readings for your answer. 3) How do you feel about Columbus and slavery? Did you learn anything new regarding Columbus’ relationship with the natives and even his own crewmen? What are your thoughts?