English Literature

After reading the play August: Osage County, you probably have a good sense of the personalities of the members of the Weston family. Follow the directions to complete a brief oral character sketch and soliloquy. Imagine you are one of the characters from the play. You may choose one of the following members from the Weston family: Violet, Go back through the play and list all the details you can find about your character. Include any physical characteristics, mannerisms, your impressions of this character’s voice, or traits revealed directly or indirectly (what other characters say or think about him/her). Write a brief sketch (three pages double-spaced) of: a) what you think your character looks like, and b) who this character believes him- or herself to be.

Four chinquapins poems, two limericks poems, a one 18-line poem and one villanelle type of poem 1. Four cinquains 2. Two limericks 3. One 18-line poem 4. One villanelle Part 2: Min 80 lines of any 3 of the types of poems we have covered in class: any of the above forms, substitution poem, parallel poem, and other types we will cover in class (to be announced in class.) Villanelle (Vill-a-NELL) One villanelle is required for Part 1 Assignment 3 Rules: 1. Two Rhymes a and b: a, A1, A2 are a rhymes 2. Two repeated (whole) lines: A1 and A2 3. 6 stanzas. Stanzas 1-5 are 3 lines each. Stanza 6 is 4 lines. The pattern: Stanza1: line 1: A1 (first repeated line–has an a rhyme) line 2: b (all b rhymes in middle lines of stanzas 1-5) line 3: A2 (second repeated line–a rhyme) Stanza 2: a b A1 Stanza 3: a b A2 Stanza 4: a b A1 Stanza 5: a b A2 Stanza 6: a b A1 A2 Three Student Example Villanelles: Teddy Bear by Yueting Lee You are hugging a teddy bear A1 While mother holds your hand. b Bear, bear, why this world is unfair? A2 You are too young to care. a Dreaming about the fairyland, b You are hugging a teddy bear. A1 Things changed; you are not aware. a You see mother shriveled hand. b Bear, bear, why this world is unfair? A2 One day you see your mother’s white hair. a The day you lost your dreamland. b You are hugging a teddy bear. A1 You parents are no longer a pair. a You miss the feeling of father touching your hand. b Bear, bear, why this world is unfair? A2 You wish you are the filler inside the bear. a Living in a wonderland, b You are hugging a teddy bear. A1 Bear, bear, why this world is unfair? A2 This is an example for a villanelle type of poem _______________ Limerick: Two limericks required for Assn 3 Rules: Rhythm Rhyme line 1: 3 beats (stressed syllables) a line 2: 3 beats a line 3: 2 beats b line 4: 2 beats b line 5: 3 beats a This is an example for a limerick poem _____________ Here is an example one: line 1 _________________ a grabbed Stanza One line 2 __________________b house line 3 __________________a stabbed line 4 __________________b mouse SKIP A LINE line 1 _________________c town Stanza 2 line 2 _________________d peach line 3 _________________c crown line 4__________________d beach SKIP A LINE Stanza 3 line 1 __________________e wine line 2 _________________f rap line 3 _________________e dine line 4 _________________f trap SKIP A LINE Stanza 4 line 1__________________g boat line 2 __________________h night line 3__________________g float line 4 __________________h light SKIP A LINE Stanza 5 line 1__________________i river line 2 __________________i shiver Rhymes: a: grabbed/stabbed b: house/mouse c. town/crown d. peach/beach e. wine/dine f. rap/trap g. boat/float h. night/light i. river/shiver This is for an 18 line ______________ Cinquains (SING-canes) Form of this type of poem is based on syllable counts. The poem is 5 lines with syllable counts per line as follows: line 1: 2 syllables line 2: 4 syllables line 3: 6 syllables line 4: 8 syllables line 5: 2 syllables This is for a cinquains

Writing Assignment: Write a five paragraph definition essay in which you analyze one of the novels or films we have discussed. Identify three major themes in the novel or film and incorporate these ideas in your thesis. ( these are the instructions we new doing the hunger games)

Please write a 5+ page essay that considers some of the following questions. What does it mean to be Syrian? How do Syrian Refugees understand their identity as Syrian even after exile? How do they cope with what happened in Syria? To answer these questions, please choose one or two related themes. Track the theme through We Crossed A Bridge, from the first third, second third and last third of the text. What is different between the older generation and the newer generation? How does hope quickly turn into despair and hopelessness? Is there a solution for Syria? How do these refugees even begin to lead normal lives? Themes for We Crossed A Bridge fear/intimidation fear of the unknown dehumanization vs value of life dignity rebellion/protest corruption/Big Brother/censorship wealth/poverty/controlling class system youth vs. older generation social media conformity vs. solidarity nationalism/pride of the people martyrdom for the greater good intellectual pursuits loss of privacy/secrecy suppression of thoughts family nepotism change vs status quo Structure: Paragraph 1: Thesis Paragraph that presents the main argument and the theme. Same structure for thesis paragraph as Jenin Essay. Paragraph 2: Background on Syrian history paragraph. Use the original text book (Engel) to provide background on Assad’s regime, the 2011 uprisings, the aftermath, the rise of ISIS, US/Russian involvement, etc Paragraphs 3 and 4: Examine the theme you chose for the first section of the book Paragraphs 5 and 6: Examine the theme or related theme for the second third of the book Paragraphs 7 and 8: Examine the theme or related theme for the last third of the book Conclusion: How do these refugees begin to rebuild their lives? How do they remain Syrian? How do they cope with the trauma? What does it mean for them to tell their stories this way? What is the author’s purpose in providing these narratives? What does she hope the world will hear/see/understand? Source required: http://files.harpercollins.com/HarperAcademic/WeCrossedSample.pdf

Discussion Questions: Below I have listed introductions to possible slippery slope arguments. Create slippery slope scenarios for the following; add at least three more conclusions (refer to the example of being late in the module 8 lecture): 1. If you get behind on one credit card payment… 2. If you fail the first test… 3. If you eat that 1st Oreo cookie… 4. If you decide to have sex with your boyfriend… 5. If you smoke marijuana… 6. I know you two have been together for four years, but if you don’t break up with him… 7. If you don’t eat a balanced diet… 8. If you take birth control pills primarily to clear up your complexion… 9. Relate to us an instance when you used the ‘slippery slope’ argument to convince yourself of a conclusion. As a second part to this exercise I want you to list five examples you’ve found in speeches or newspaper articles (especially opinion pieces) where the author ‘damns the source’ rather than present a cogent argument. Cite the source for each of these.

Essay on Huckleberry Finn The Situation — Your Opinion Is Needed For this essay, imagine that you are the parent of an 11th grade high school student whose teacher was planning to teach Huckleberry Finn during this school year. However, because a group of parents have petitioned the school board, there will be a special meeting held to determine whether the book should continue to be taught in the school. The main objections to the book being taught are its use of the “N-word” and negative portrayals of African Americans which the parents say creates discomfort among the students. Parents on both sides of the issue have contacted you and asked for your support, and as an active member of the Parent Teacher Organization you feel a responsibility to weigh in on this issue. The Opposition Parents opposed to teaching the book reference other schools that have banned this novel in recent years, that mainly believe that “other novels that didn’t require students to feel humiliated or marginalized by the use of racial slurs” (Links to an external site.) could be taught instead. The Supporters Parents in support of the book being taught site First Amendment rights and “a duty not to give in to pressure to suppress unpopular or controversial ideas.” (Links to an external site.) Which side will you take? Does Huckleberry Finn deserve the importance among literary works granted by Ernest Hemingway when he said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called ‘Huckleberry Finn’”? Or, have the racial slurs in this book obsoleted its message? Or, as some claim, is it a racist novel? In this essay, you will explain your position (you have been specifically asked to submit a written statement). To prove your point (on whichever side you take), you will need to examine and explain the value or lack of value in two to three specific episodes in Huckleberry Finn. To give your argument more weight in this very tense discussion, you will want to research what literary critics have said about the book over the years, using these positions to both support your views and refute the opposition. Professor’s Advice You may want to see what has been happening at other schools on this issue to understand both sides of the argument. From there, the section of our text “Critical Controversy” (291) may be helpful in guiding ideas for this project. Part of this process will include consulting at least two additional (and academic) sources to support your position. Be very specific in making your points and use quotations (cited) from the novel itself and from each of the library sources. Your two researched sources should be from either Peer Reviewed Journals, books published by an academic press, or original source materials (author’s journal, letters, autobiography, etc.), but you may include one additional source so long as it is clearly relevant to the focus of your paper. Please remember that you MUST cite from ALL sources you consult, particularly the two that are required for them to count. The best papers will apply careful interpretation of the text and clear articulation of the writer’s ideas about the primary and secondary sources consulted. Paper Details – See Rubric for Specific Evaluation Criteria Must be between 4 to 6 pages (less than 4 pages will not receive a passing grade) MLA Style should be applied; MLA changed in 2016 to MLA 8 – please refer to your MLA Style Handbook or Purdue OWL online at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ (Links to an external site.) Use at least TWO (2) Peer Reviewed Sources in your paper Papers must be submitted to Canvas through TurnItIn To receive full credit papers must be submitted by _______ (See Canvas for dates) Late papers will receive a penalty 2 points per day late for up to three days lateness; the assignment will close on the third day following the due date Submission after the third day following the due date will ONLY be approved in cases of documented hardship on a case by case basis. You must meet with your professor to request this extension and explain the hardship. Note that “Literature Resource Center” and “Opposing Viewpoints” are useful sites to begin your ideas. However, they should only be used as “springboards” for this assignment and do not count as “Peer Reviewed.” Rubric for Essay #1 – Huckleberry Finn Area of Evaluation Points Introduction includes a clear thesis that tells the reader what types of evidence from the novel and research will support the points that the writer will make. A solid thesis describes what central idea you will explain and what key points will be used to prove your perspective. 10 Points Analysis · Carefully examines multiple facets of the text in a consistent manner · Considers more than one possibility when making speculations about the text and its author · Consistently uses supporting concrete evidence from the reading for ALL points made 60 Points Conclusion clearly connects points made in the body of the essay with the thesis statement, offering some new insight (NOT NEW INFORMATION) into the perspective discussed. 10 Points Use of Peer Reviewed Sources: At least TWO sources are from Peer Reviewed Journals, books published by academic press, or original source materials (author’s journal, letters, autobiography, etc.); ONE additional source may be from a non-peer-reviewed non-academic source. Each source is briefly explained through a standard annotation that will be included in the Works Cited (including summary, evaluation of bias, and relevance to the paper’s focus). Additional sources should be Peer Reviewed. 10 Points MLA Citation – Proofreading – Grammar & Mechanics All sources are cited using MLA format; an Annotated Works Cited (Links to an external site.) is included; essay is free of punctuation and grammatical errors. Please consult your style guide or Purdue University OWL for specifics on MLA citation: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ (Links to an external site.) Please note that MLA 8 requires you to include a Permalink for each digital source used. A lack of citation or inadequate citations for sources used and consulted is plagiarism which will result in a ZERO for this assignment, and possibly the course; in addition, your name may be referred to administration for further institutional disciplinary action.

power point presentation topic “Children and World War 2” over 7 pages  Discuss how children got impacted by WW2, Discuss soviet children and nazi children, why they went to war? how ww2 affected their lives?

what i need is a simple paper not high level just simple and specific paper for easy level. i hand you out the instructions and i want to use only for sources which are only two the novel (the white teeth by zadie smith and, the introduction to literary and cultural theory, Peter Barry book). i want you to analyse the novel by using two theories (the feminist criticism and the postcolonial criticism theory). I want simple words choice not complicated or difficult. i do not want you to summarize the novel, just enter by analysing the novel by the two theories. you may talk about the theory but not to much. be focusing on giving great opinions and thoughts. i want 4 full pages MLA format the deadline 7 of December.

Prompts:  How does our past  impact who we  are  today?  What lessons can we learn from the experiences of Elwood? Evaluate how society destroyed Elwood. What form of resistance is the most effective?   What effect did the youth have on changing history?   Summary: It is important to be aware of  how history impacts the oppressed people even after it ends in the textbooks. In this unit we will study the effects of racism and race history in the United States. Our first case study focused on the harsh conditions of a reform school and the racism and violence young Black men faced during the post Jim Crow era. This unit will allow us to explore how racism takes on different forms in the modern and post-modern era even after the end of slavery.  Task: Write a literary analysis paper that explores at least one of the guiding questions AND one prompt above.  The foundations of your argument must come from Nickel Boys. Consider elements such as conflict:  What internal and/or external conflicts are faced?  How do characters deal with these conflicts?  Why?  Should they have done anything differently?  What would the end result have been if they did? Consider characterization: Evaluate the personality, appearance, mindset of the characters.  How do they react in the face of oppression?  Do they oppress others?  How?  Why?  How does characterization impact behavior or reaction to circumstances? Who is the protagonist? How and when does the character change?  What causes the change?  What do readers learn from the individual’s dynamic characterization? Consider setting:  How does time and/or place affect perception and/or behavior?  Would things unfold any differently in a different time or place? Explain. Consider in medias res:  What is the effect of  starting the  story at the excavated gravesite? Why do you think the author chose  to begin  here and not  at the beginning?  Was this effective? Explain. Consider imagery: What images stand out most?   What feelings are evoked from those images? What is the effect on the reader’s understanding of the story? Consider theme: What does Elwood’s story teach his readers?  What should the audience take away?  Why is this important?   Requirements: MLA formatted (all quoted and paraphrased information must be properly cited in-text and on the Works Cited page, quotation marks must be used when copying words verbatim, and add the page number or chapter number in parentheses at the end of the sentence but before the period) Whitehead, Colson. The Nickel Boys: a Novel. Doubleday, 2019.  A minimum of 4 typed pages PLUS a separate Works Cited page  Times New Roman, 12pt Font, double spaced Thesis statements must be approved Sources must be approved (The novel itself must be cited) Evidence must come from various sections of the text (beginning, middle and end)   Timeline: Brainstorm Dec. 7 Thesis proposal Dec. 9 Evidence and Citations Dec. 16 Draft 1 Dec 21 Final Draft Jan 14 Checklist: Please check off and respond to the following where necessary Paper has a heading which includes Class, Date and Full Name (Single-Spaced on the top left corner of the document) Paper has a header with the author’s last name and first initial followed by the page number Paper is typed in Times New Roman, 12 point Font, double-spaced Paper has an epigraph that makes sense because it’s thought provoking and clearly relates to the argument  There is background information related to the topic being discussed For example, historically relevant information pertaining to the setting of the novel(s) Briefly introduces the characters to be discussed later in the paper An introduction to the power structures or oppressive behaviors to be discussed  The information presented in the introduction directly addresses the prompt There is a clear thesis, stating what literary technique will be used to support what argument about the text There is a clear thesis that is debatable and insightful stated at the end of the introductory paragraph The introduction introduces the title of the work in italics OR underlined and the full name of the author Each body paragraph has a topic sentence that relates to the thesis: either supports it or breaks it down into steps Each quote is introduced by context that clarifies who is speaking to whom about what OR what was happening in or before that moment that led to the quoted section There is direct evidence (quoted or paraphrased) to support each topic sentence in each paragraph. There is more than one piece of evidence in each paragraph to support each claim Each piece of evidence is supported with an MLA citation (page number written in parentheses with the period at the end).  Ex. “…” (16). Evidence includes evidence of the literary technique There is analysis after each piece of evidence that explains the implication of the quote or paraphrased example explaining how it’s related to the topic The conclusion sums up the main arguments and states a central lesson that is learned throughout the text.  This lesson is applied to what we can learn about people in the world or the world around us There are real-world connections between the text(s) and life in general. There are supplementary texts included for comparative purposes or to further the central argument The essay is a minimum of 4 pages plus a Works Cited page The Works Cited page includes all referenced materials including the book, articles, songs, films, online sources, etc. The cited sources are not bulleted or number, but listed in alphabetical order on a separate page

Pick one of the discussion questions below, and compose a paragraph response. When analyzing any text, you should cite textual evidence using signal phrases and quotation marks. (Sample signal phrase with quotation: According to Rich, “this is the oppressor’s language // yet I need it to talk to you.”) 1. Does the speaker of the poem argue that the actions of the Catonsville Nine were more effective than verbal or written protests against the Vietnam War? 2.What is the speaker saying about the relationship between history and knowledge and the way language shapes history for people in the present? 3.How does the speaker’s use of famous people and events help readers to understand the poem’s themes of language and resistance? 4.What is the speaker saying about the possibilities for communication outside of language (that is, outside of verbal and written communication)?