Literature

MLA Format750+ words, double spaced, not including Works Cited pageWorks Cited pageProper in-text citationsYour paper should consist of your original response and analysis. Please do not include biographical information on the poets or use outside sources. Also, please note that your paper will be submitted through Turnitin, a plagiarism detection tool.Compare Pablo Neruda’s “Ode to a Large Tuna in the Market” with Elizabeth Bishop’s poem “The Fish.” Your analysis should focus specifically on the poets’ use of figurative language (metaphor and simile, in particular). How does the speaker in each of the poems feel about the fish? How does the poet’s use of figurative language contribute to the poem’s tone?

English 2332 – Essay Test TwoRead these instructions carefully. You don’t get a second chance at completing this assignment.Choose ONE of the questions below for your essay response. Develop a well-organized essay of at least 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages, using MLA formatting and documentation style. **You must supply direct quotes from the literature (course readings) to support your ideas.NO USE OF I, ME, WE, YOU – in your writing. This is an analysis, not a personal essay.Use the readings, the Dallas College Library Databases, (Literary Reference Center or Academic Search Complete) or Google Scholar for your research. You may use two additional research sources in addition to the reading assignments. List all sources used on a Works Cited page.Option #1:From the literature we read, identify each type of conflict, and give an example from both Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales. Compare and contrast the types of conflict. Which type of conflict do you think is the most effective? Why?Option #2:Compare and contrast the use of humor in the two works: Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales. How does the use of humor help to support the central theme of each? Does one author make better use of humor? Be sure to clearly state the central theme of each work and then discuss the role humor plays in supporting these themes.Option #3:Compare and contrast the use of violence in the two works: Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales. In what way does the use of violence further a central theme of each work. Does one author make better use of violence? Be sure to clearly state the central themes of each work and then discuss the role violence plays in supporting those themes.Option #4:Compare and contrast the morality being promoted in the two works: Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales. What are the two or three values being promoted in each work. Are the same values being promoted in both or are different values being promoted? How is the presentation of these values similar or different? Which author is more successful in promoting specific values?Note: Although this is an exam, it’s still an essay, and as such, you may use the OWL or visit the Academic Skills Center for tutorial support. Be sure to follow directions for in-person tutorial support.

Pick your favorite character from the The Tempest. Analyze him/her in a 5-6 page MLA Essay.  Use examples from the text that show the characters’ strengths, weaknesses, flaws, assets, etc..  Ask yourself to what extend has the character changed, evolved, progressed, digressed, or remained static?  Are they heroic, victimized, admirable, dislikable, lovable?  Do you relate to the character ?  Please quote the play at least five times to make your case. with work cited page

1. Which philosopher talked about utilitarianism, happiness, in terms of pleasure/pain as a moral compass or appraisal for behavior? 2. Which philosopher talked about Man in the state of Nature, and Social contract as the beginning of morality in human society? 3. What types of pleasure did John Stuart Mill talk about? 4. According to Aristotle, a Virtuous lifestyle leads one to———————? 5. Would you say that one ethical theory is superior to the others; why? # 5 points for the above five questions. # 15 points for the Essay question below. According to Mintzberg, professional organizations have two unique characteristics: (i) they are democratic, and (ii) they bestow extensive autonomy on individual professionals. How can these two characteristics lead to advantageous results on the one hand and to unfortunate consequences on the other? A good essay will either:?Articulate Mintzberg’s argument, providing solid reasons and examples demonstrating that these two characteristics can lead to both negative and positive results; or? Articulate your own counterargument, providing solid reasons and examples demonstrating that these two characteristics need not lead to both negative and positive results in this manner.

 Please read the question to be answered carefully–this assignment is not asking you to write about The Legend of King Arthur. The prompt for the essay is below: The legend of King Arthur is well-known in the literature. Based on Unsolved Mysteries of History, there is little to suggest it is true. Do you think it is important for people to believe in legends like King Arthur even if there is little evidence to support them? Why or why not? Write a short (3 paragraphs) explanatory essay stating your opinion. Justify your opinion and conclusions with relevant textual evidence (quotes or paraphrased ideas from sources) and background knowledge. Remember to use relevant vocabulary from the text in your essay. MLA format Works Cited with at least 3 sources For more information on King Arthur read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur

Below is a list of the overall major themes developed by Shakespeare in this play. Choose one of these themes that you would like to write an informative essay on. Action vs inaction- Hamlet’s inaction, contrast Hamlet’s inaction with Laertes and Fortinbras’ actions Madness- Hamlet’s “antic disposition”; Ophelia’s madness Disease and the decay-corrupt state of Denmark, Shakespeare’s use of imagery to develop this theme; for example “unweeded garden….” (Act 1, Scene 2, lines 137-138) Appearance vs reality- way things appear to be and what they really are; plotting of the characters, ghost Honour and revenge- Hamlet’s vengeance, revenge tragedy  For more information on Shakespeare read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespeare

Write a poem to Zora Neal Hurston about how you feel (good or bad) about the text attached. The poem must be at least 8 lines long (each line must have at least three words). You must use 1 imagery (15pts), 1 simile (10), 1 metaphor (15 pts), and refer to a symbol in her work (10 pts). For more information on Poem read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poem

 Deliver a speech of introduction in which you introduce a person who inspires you  For more information on Speech read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech

Argument Essay Connecting Raymond Carver’s “Popular Mechanics” & Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” Your task is to write an essay that establishes a connection between the two short stories identified above. You may select any focus you like, provided that you engage the course theme of conflict and/or war. The key to a successful synthesis is that you are not writing about the sources (short stories), you are writing about an issue for which your sources provide evidence. Refer to the format below to ensure that your essay is logically organized, compelling, and contains the basic requirements of an argumentative essay. Your essay should be approximately three pages, double-spaced, 12 point plain font. Use MLA parenthetical citations to format your quotes (see this week’s PowerPoint #1), and proper MLA headers (see MLA Conventions, under the Supplemental Resources tab).. You are to do the essay first then add a counterargument and rebuttal. For more information on Argument Essay read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essay

What Social Transformations and Traditions evident in the portrayal of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart? Use The Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison and To Kill a Mocking Bird as sources to complete For more information on Things Fall Apart read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_Fall_Apart