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Read “Marrying Absurd” by Joan DidionHow does Didion describe the act of marriage in Las Vegas? What is your personal opinion of the Vegas wedding? What is the author’s?Need to write one or two paragraphs.

One to two FULL pages. Due next time. What would be your “X Club” that you would have people do to get their frustrations out? Describe this club. What would be the benefits of this club? The drawbacks?

The Norton Sampler the two essays ” The Sancturay of School” and ”Like Mexican’s” are about the childhood experiences of two very different writers. What personality traits or characteristics do they show through their descriptions in the essay? which of these traits seem to be learned or adopted as a response to their experiences?

After finishing A Rose for Emily, please answer the following questions:What did you think about the ending? What was your instant reaction upon learning what had happened?Give an example or two of foreshadowing in this story. Remember, foreshadowing is when an author gives a hint at something that will come later. If you were to read the story again, what passageswould you recognize as a hint at what is to come?Discuss how this story addresses Faulkner’s idea about the south unable to move on after the end of the Civil War. You can tie the ideas to what is happening currently, if you wish.

Initial Post (250 words)Read and interpret the short story “Damien’s Shoes” by Ret’sepile Makamane. What logical inferences can you make based on its details? What can you infer about the narrator in this story, the narrator’s son, and the setting of this story? What details suggest this? What other logical inferences can you make about this story? (Length: 250 words)Two RepliesRespond to the posts of two of your peers by acknowledging their ideas and adding on to them with additional commentary, supporting detail or fact (such as a quote, detail referenced, or scenario from the story), and/or an new or different perspective or logical inference.Damien’s Shoesby Ret’sepile MakamaneMy son (Links to an external site.), Damien, makes fires that flicker throughout rainy June nights. He moves about the shores of Lake Muhazi, lighting a new fire on a new spot every night. People who travel to Kayonza come back to Kigali with stories of having seen him during the rainy season as the smokes of his fires constantly go up to the skies, like a man cast away and looking for rescue. Those who have travelled and visited relatives with houses on the hills around Lake Muhazi in recent years to observe his activities say that my son sails up and down the lake during the day, busy ferrying passengers with completely covered faces to the other side. Others even claim that they have seen him up close, and that unlike other undead dead people he does not run away or conceal his face when you approach him. He has remained ten years old throughout the years, only bits of his hair are beginning to grey now.When his boat work is done in the evenings, he plays his flute into the night, calming Lake Muhazi into even more stillness. He plays the flute so dedicatedly, earnestly, its melody so piercing, with sorrow so intense – a child blowing all his young soul into a musical instrument just so our land can heal. His flute wakes God from his deep sleep, – since Damien has already given God a few warnings, I hear – saying to God, “Thou Shalt Not Sleep, never. Not here in Rwanda, not anymore! Find yourself another bedroom.” Because God used to sleep here in Rwanda, you know. Lately, God stays awake at night looking intently at the world map, planning to migrate.I carry with me Damien’s one shoe. He is barefoot, Damien, my boy, that is why he has to make these random fires when it rains in June – to warm his feet. I rescued this shoe from the mouth of a stray dog which made me run and chase it until I was panting like a hound myself. That was back in ninety-four. I was still a young man in those days. Oh, but that dog was not the end of my troubles. I have aged double while walking these hills and valleys with acacia and guava and mango trees, without even seeing their beauty anymore. Walking with a tormented soul, looking for Damien to put on his shoe on the other foot. Blaming myself, sixteen years moiling and roiling through these mangroves and swamps, looking on every street corner, every pathway. Asking strangers and returning exiles over the years, “Have you seen a boy so beautiful, dark, like rich black oak his skin, have you seen my Damien in your travels, a boy wearing one Adidas shoe, have you seen my son? Tell me, please!” And strangers and familiar faces alike walk on, not hearing me, not looking my way, not noticing me because you know I am dead too. But unlike Damien, I cannot seem to move. I cannot make it past death nor back to life and cannot make myself seen – even when I do need help. And I cannot even walk to that damn lake to give my son his shoe. I am stuck. Because I asked for my own death, and when they refused, I went ahead and died from grief.I would not mind this limbo if it was not for June and her tormenting rains that thrust my memories and emotions into such turmoil, cutting and tearing me up inside, and leaving me longing so badly, so badly to say, “Damien, here is your other shoe – wear them both, son. It is raining outside.”Submission and GradingDiscussions are an important tool for the interaction and development of a learning community. Your timely participation is essential. Please make sure to post your initial response by the due date listed; you can take more time for your two replies if you need to.The attached rubric will be used to grade this assignment (please note the criteria for timeliness). To view the rubric, select the gear icon. If you’re using a mobile device, the rubrics can be found in the course navigation menu.

What is one of your favorite childhood memories? How do you think that event has affected who you are now?What will you/your life be like as an older adult (60 years old+)? What about you or your life now makes you imagine things this way?Post a song (video or audio if possible) that you like and that you think represents a specific time in life particularly well. For example, is there a song that really captures what you think it’s like to get older? Or is there one that portrays adolescence vividly? Explain your choice.

Essay #1 – Narrative – We tell stories every day, to our friends, parents, and teachers. We tell them orally or we type them and post them on social media. Write an essay about an incident or experience in your life that has been meaningful to you. Bring your reader into the moment with you to witness your experience. Your task is to develop the essay with details that will demonstrate the significance of your experience.Must be: 1000 words, typed, double spaced, standard margins, 12 point font, APA format.Your name, course & section, Instructor’s name, due date, Narrative Essay should be in the top left or top right of first page. Start typing essay on same page.What is a Narrative Essay?“Narrative” means telling what happened. An essay is different from a story in that the narrative in the essay is a tool that’s used to make a point. It’s pretty likely that you will not discover the point until you have spent some time working on it.What makes a good personal narrative?A good personal narrative will take the reader step by step through the experience.A good personal narrative uses the senses to describe things. The reader wants to smell, touch, taste, hear and see the story unfold.A good personal narrative incorporates dialogue and metaphors along with good sensory description.See tips below to help you as you write your personal narrative.Have a strong lead for your introduction paragraph.Each paragraph needs a transition, topic sentence, detail sentences, conclusion sentence (indent at the start of paragraph by hitting the TAB button).The personal narrative is about ONE SHORT MOMENT in time (30 minutes or less).Expand on details. Your character and setting descriptions should be so detailed that I could draw a picture from your written description.Have a reflection paragraph for your conclusion. In this reflection paragraph, look back on this moment and explain how it has affected you, the people around you, and/or the world around you. Be sure not to use YOU in this. You are reflecting, not telling the reader how to feel.Re-read and have someone else read it. Check to make sure each sentence has a subject and predicate. Make sure you are in the same tense (past or present) the entire time, check comma placement, dialogue, etc.Make only one small space between paragraphs.Use strong word choice. Get rid of words such as said, good, bad, happy, etc.Show me your emotion and explain WHY you were devastated or why you were overjoyed.Take your time; do not wait until the last minute. You are capable of this task, I know you can succeed. Writing papers take time, but there is a great sense of accomplishment when hard work has been put into a paper.Topic[Being Unprepared] Because you have been sick, out of town, busy at work, or working on other homework, you didn’t have as much time to study for an important test as you needed.RubriSome Rubric Some Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat5 ptsFull Marks: Presence of course & personal information at top of paper; appropriate word count, spacing and font; correct paragraph format (indentation)3 pts Partial Mark: 5-20 errors, but does not effect the clarity and logic of essay0 pts No Marks: Many errors that obscure visual appearance and adherence to format5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Intro & Conclusion15 pts Full Marks: Introduction: clear and appropriate opening statement; background information; clear thesis Conclusion: closing statement; summary; restatement of thesis8 pts Partial Mark: the following may be present but unclear: Opening; thesis; background; summary; closing; restate thesis0 pts No Marks: Many errors that obscure meaning; absence of thesis, opening; lack of closing15 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content (Body)20 pts Full Marks: new paragraph for new detail; signal phrase; quotations; in-text citation; explanation; clear sentences; word choice; clear logic; proof of revising10 pts Partial Mark: ideas may be incomplete or disorganized; not supported by quotes or poorly placed quotations; absent or incorrect source information; explanation unclear; little revising0 pts No Marks: Many errors that obscure meaning; no revising 20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar10 pts Full Marks: correct punctuation: comma, periods, quotation marks; syntax: clear sentence structure; proof of editing 5 pts Partial Mark: misplaced or absent punctuation; problematic sentence structure; very little editing0 pts No Marks: Many errors that obscure meaning; no editing10 ptsTotal Points: 50PreviousNext

write a position argument essaymy topic would be has technology made us lazy?explain if ease inherently makes us lazy. why. what is it that humans need in order to be motivated to achieve. why does technology block motivation.a refute would be technology is not the problem, it is the increasing demands to be productive to force less time on reading.

You shall interview 2 people that you respect as leaders. A strong suggestion is to pick someone that you do not know and try to contact them. You may pick a leader in any industry, as long as they are someone that you respect and admire.Interview each leader with the following (or similar) questions. Be sure to capture your notes and insights from the interviews and bring it with you to the resit exam. Each interviewee should be asked:What are the most important elements of teamwork in business? What events or situations helped you to come to these conclusions? Considering your experience as a leader, what are 3 of the most important skills for a successful leader? Who was most influential in your journey as a leader and why?

ASSIGNMENT FOR ESSAY 1: EXPLORING PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ENGL 1121/1120, SPRING 2021Purpose of this assignment: use various modes to explore and answer the question, What factors influence the formation of a personal perspective?Readings for this unit: “Mother Tongue” (234) “The Sanctuary of School” (166) “My Beloved World” (454) “More Room” (114) “Like Mexicans” (350)Essay Prompts—choose one approach for your essay:· Using examples from one or two of the essays and your own experience, identify and demonstrate how and why two specific factors significantly shape perspective.· In America, we have an unstated motto that to overcome adversity and achieve success requires you to “pull yourself by your bootstraps”—in other words, to get ahead using only your own power and initiative. This is a commonly accepted perspective. Using examples from one or two essays and your own personal experience, demonstrate whether you agree or disagree with this perspective and why.· What is the specific (and unique) influence of a cross-cultural experience on identity? Come up with a statement that shows your opinion, then use examples from one or two essays and your own experience to support your statement.Details and expectations:Length: at least 3 full pages, typed and double spacedPoints: 50Successful essays will contain:· A clear thesis or main idea statement· Strong paragraph structure; different structure for introductory, body, and conclusion paragraphs· Well-developed paragraphs with sufficient examples· MLA heading, page-number citations, and Works Cited page· Good command of sentence structure and mechanics (punctuation)