English Literature

which method of rhetorical development is Dominant in King’s letter? choose one, and then defend your choice by indicating how often it is used. use dr king letter itself as the source.

This is a research paper on To kill a mockingbird. A PDF of the book is uploaded

The instructions for the paper: Preparation Prior to watching Much Ado About Nothing, read a film review on the website of one of the following major national newspapers: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, or Washington Post. You should not look for a review of the same film you are watching for class. Instead, you should look for a review of the same genre—in this case, either drama or romantic comedy will be acceptable. Your goal is to consider the standard way in which films are professionally reviewed. You should keep this in mind as you watch the film and as you prepare to write your own review of it. In the works cited section at the end of your written assignment, you will include the citation for the review you read. You should label each part of your paper with the bold headings provided below. Other than the headings, do not copy the text of the prompts into your paper. Your responses must follow the order of the prompts as outlined below, with clear paragraph breaks to show that you have followed the prompts in sequence. Your responses must be in short-essay, or paragraph, format. While you will not be graded on word count or page length, your responses must include specific detail and thoughtful analysis. The expected length of a paper that meets rubric requirements is more than 1 page, but no more than 2 pages. Examine the rubric below to see how your paper will be graded. Part 1: Review Write a brief review of the film. Your review should include: things about the film you did and did not like, anything from the film that you found especially appealing or distracting, and whether or not you would recommend this film to others. Be specific. Part 2: Character Examination Select ONE of the following characters: Don John OR Dogberry. Name the character you have chosen. Compare the character as you read him in the text with his portrayal in the film—what similarities or differences did you find between his portrayal in the text and his portrayal in the film? In what specific ways did the film add dimension to his character? Consider his props, clothing, and the settings in which he is portrayed. Part 3: The Entrapment of Benedick and Beatrice First, read the following text about film as an art form: “Film employs the same basic properties of other media. It has compositional elements like line, form, mass, volume, and texture. It uses 3-dimensional space like sculpture. It incorporates movement like dance. It has dialog like literature and poetry…. “However, it is unlike any other genre of art by its quality of free and constant motion. The continuous interplay of sight, sound, and motion allows film to transcend the static limitations of painting and sculpture-in the complexity of its sensual appeal as well as in its ability to communicate simultaneously on several levels. Film surpasses drama in its unique capacity for revealing various points of view, portraying action, manipulating time, and conveying a boundless sense of space. Unlike stage productions, film can provide a continuous, unbroken flow, which blurs and minimizes transitions without compromising the story’s unity. Unlike the novel or the poem, film communicates directly, without abstract symbols like words on a page but through concrete images and sounds…” —Boggs, Joseph M., and Dennis W. Petrie. The Art of Watching Films. 7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2008. Second, respond to the following two prompts. Label these 3A and 3B in your paper. 3A: Using the above description of how film differs from the other arts, consider the film’s portrayal of both Act 2, Scene 3 and Act 3, Scene 1, its companion scene. Select one (1) of the following qualities of film: motion, point of view, or transition, as described above. In what ways did the film utilize this quality to portray these two scenes? Be specific. What are a few specific ways that film allowed you to view these scenes in a way entirely different from would be possible in a stage production? 3B: Then, give a brief review of the film’s portrayal of these two scenes (Act 2, Scene 3 and Act 3, Scene 1). Do you think the film’s portrayal was effective? Why or why not? Works Cited Close your paper with a works cited section. Your works cited should include a citation for the newspaper review you read at the beginning of the assignment.

Select a Native American story from the course readings. Develop an assertion by applying the story’s significance to an issue in contemporary society. Additional sample thesis statements for this type of paper will be provided via email correspondence from the instructor. One example is provided below: • A thesis statement for a literary analysis should include (1) your topic, (2) your assertion, and (3) your two-four main supporting literary points. Example: The (1) legend of Pecos Bill (2) personifies the frontier virtues of courage, strength, and humor through the (3) use of heroic characterization and a superhuman story plot. The thesis tells the reader exactly what the paper will include in its analysis. In the example above, we know that the writer will be analyzing the legend of Pecos Bill; asserting that the legend personifies frontier virtues of courage, strength, and humor (attributes that are still exhibited in people today with deep sea exploration and space exploration, which adds to the timelessness of the folktale); and using examples from the legend’s inclusion of heroic characterization and superhuman plot elements to support the assertion. Review the research paper rubric for additional guidance (See syllabus appendices). This assignment is based on the Alvernia grading scale found in your student catalog. You are required to include parenthetical citations and an annotated bibliography of at least 5-6 sources (course texts, lectures, and readings may be used as sources) in APA format.

Compare “The 5:22” story found at https://georgeharrarbooks.com/the-522/ and also story “The Happy Prince” found at https://mookiejt.neocities.org/happyprince.htm Your comparison should go beyond comparing the “stories” (i.e., plot) and instead focus on elements of the short stories. An example (that does not meet the assignment) would be to compare Chopin’s use of nature in “The Story of an Hour” and “The Storm.” That example would require analyzing the words she uses to evoke nature, as well as detailing why she uses those words and images in each story. Do they have the same purpose and effect, e.g.? Finally, you would need to come to a conclusion about the similarities and differences. You can compare themes, lessons, character, styles, settings or any other element. The point of the essay should be either to show us things that appear similar yet have subtle differences or to show us things that appear very different yet contain similar properties. Requirements: This essay should be prepared in MLA style, with a Works Cited page. MLA style requirements include typed, double-spaced, standard 12-pt font. Organization: Remember your rules for comparison/contrast papers. A “point by point” method is usually better than a “subject by subject” method. That is, if you have three points (similarities/differences), it is probably better to organize your paper the following way: I. Introduction II. Point 1 (similarity/difference) A. Story 1 B. Story 2 III. Point 2 (similarity/difference) A. Story 1 B. Story 2 IV. Point 3 (similarity/difference) A. Story 1 B. Story 2 V. Conclusion Don’t forget to have a thesis. That is, what are you trying to say by making this comparison? The point is not just to make a list of similarities and differences. What do these similarities or differences mean to us?

Your paper should be double- spaced in 12pt. Times New Roman font and have a reference page for your sources. Please follow directions and answer all the questions accordingly. A. Short Response Section. Each response must have 500 words minimum. On Animal Farm (1945) by George Orwell 1. Historical revisionism, also referred to as historical negationism, is defined as “the distortion of the historical record such that certain events appear to have occurred and/or impacted history in a way that is in drastic disagreement with the historical record and/or consensus, and usually meant to advance a (socio-) political view or agenda”. Discuss two instances in Animal Farm that illustrate “historical revisionism/historical negationism”. Use textual evidence to support your discussion/claim. 2. The seven (7) original commandments were core principles of Animalism, the ideological system that was to inform, structure and help to govern Animal Farm following the ouster of Mr. Jones and his men. Pretend that you are one of the animals at the meeting when the commandments are being decided and written. Propose two additional commandments that you believe would prevent the system from collapsing or turning into a despotic government. Explain why you believe your two commandments are important and must be included. On The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka 3. Imagine that it is Mr. Samsa, Gregor’s father, who metamorphosed into a monstrous bug instead of Gregor. Create a situation in which you describe how Gregor acted and reacted to the transformation of his father. 4. Gregor’s entire family was a huge burden on him. Write a letter from the perspective of Grete to Mr. and Mrs. Samsa expressing your thoughts and feelings as to why this unfortunate incident—metamorphosis into a monstrous bug and subsequent death— happened to your brother. Find textual illustrations when possible. B. Essay Question. This essay must have a minimum of 1,500 words. The pigs seized the better foods (milk, apples, etc.) and the farmhouse amenities (beds, library, etc.) claiming that they were entitled to them because they were doing the “brain work”. Do you agree or disagree with the pigs’ position? Should intellectuals or manual workers have exclusive privileges due to the nature of their contributions to society? Discuss

My discourse community I belong to is women who are single. My argument is why should you wait until marriage to have children vs. having children before marriage? instructor example/ instructions: Tell me what your rhetorical situation is–you’ll be talking to people IN the same discourse community, and you’ll be arguing that WHAT is correct? I might choose college professors as my discourse community, and I could decide to argue that teaching online is superior to teaching in person. So then I would, in my paper, explain my three main reasons (from least convincing to most convincing) why teaching online is better than teaching in person. Then my fourth body paragraph might start with something like “While some people argue that teaching in person is actually better because WHATEVER THEIR REASONING IS, they’re wrong because REASON REASON REASON (supported by evidence, of course, as everything you assert should be).”

Using the Canterbury Tales/The Wife of Bath as inspiration, write a short story (750-1000 words) using the frame narrative (a story within a story). Pick your setting, create your characters and write from at least one character’s perspective–they will be telling a story about their past to the group of people (strangers) that they are with. Be creative–but please remember to proofread and submit your work in MLA format.

In this paper, you’re comparing 1 theme in 2 pieces of literature .The paper should not simply be a summary of the two pieces of literature,The paper should use the MLA format (Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, 1” margins all around, in-text citations if needed, work cited page if needed, etc.). The essays must have an introduction with a clear thesis statement, a body, and a conclusion.

For your first journal entry, please quote one or two portions of Beowulf and explain how it/they represent predominate aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture. Your journal entry must be at least 300 words in length. Points will be deducted for entries that do not meet the minimum word count or that are not grammatically correct.