Category: American literature

Please complete the Historical Context Essay writing it as if you were me. Do not use words that are too sophisticated I want it to sound like I wrote it. I have provided the prompt for the essay along with my proposal and my research journal you must use to write the essay. Again Using what I said in the proposal and the sources/notes I have provided in the journal to write the essay as if you were me.

“Drama” The Writing Center at UNC

Requirements:

1. Include a creative title
2. Essay must have a clearly stated thesis statement at the end of the introductory paragraph.
3. Underline thesis statement
4. Well developed body paragraphs
5. A strong conclusion
6. Use quotes from text and in-text citations
7. Works cited page
8. MLA format – for the entire paper: Heading, running header, double space, in-text citations, works cited entries.
9. NO RESEARCH ALLOWED.

Edit and proofread your essay before submitting it.

Late essays accepted with 5-point penalty per day – for one week after due date. No essays accepted after 3/1.

Use of AI, academic dishonesty, or plagiarism will result in a zero.

Students are expected to submit two 3-5 double spaced typed cultural analysis papers based on an analysis of some aspect of class readings. Students will discuss course related material, succinctly summarize major points, raise specific questions about the reading(s) chosen, and offer a thoughtful critique of that text. Students should consult with the professor prior to choosing a cultural analysis paper topic. (25 points each=50 points)

Structure of Cultural Analysis Paper

1 Introduction

Introduce the purpose of the reflection paper.

Briefly mention the key readings you will discuss.

State your thesis or main argument that centers your overall perspective on the readings.

2 Body Paragraphs

Engagement with Readings/Discuss Course Related Materials

Discuss specific readings and how they contributed to your understanding of the course material.

Highlight key concepts, themes, or arguments that resonated with you.

Use quotes or paraphrases from the texts to support your points.

Critical Cultural Analysis

Evaluate the strengths of the readings. What do they do well? What insights do they provide?

Consider any weaknesses or limitations. Are there aspects of the texts that you found lacking or problematic?

Discuss how the author perspectives might be influenced by their contexts, biases, or intended audiences.

Share your own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the readings.

How have the readings challenged your previous beliefs or understanding?

Provide examples of how the course materials relate to your own experiences or viewpoints.

3 Conclusion

Summarize your key points and reiterate your thesis.

Reflect on the overall significance of the readings in relation to your learning journey.

Suggest areas for further exploration or questions that remain unanswered.

Helpful Hints

Engage Deeply: Go beyond surface-level analysis. Consider the implications of the readings and how they connect to broader themes in the course.

Be Specific: Use concrete examples from the texts to illustrate your points. This will strengthen your analysis and make your reflections more compelling.

Keep Clarity: Organize your thoughts clearly. Each paragraph should have a main idea that contributes to your overall argument.

Use Proper Citations: Follow the required citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) for any quotes or paraphrases you include from the readings.

Edit and Revise: After completing your draft, take time to revise for clarity, coherence, and grammar.

By following this guide, you should be able to craft a thoughtful and insightful cultural analysis paper that engages relevantly with the course readings. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Students are expected to submit two 3-5 double spaced typed cultural analysis papers based on an analysis of some aspect of class readings. Students will discuss course related material, succinctly summarize major points, raise specific questions about the reading(s) chosen, and offer a thoughtful critique of that text. Students should consult with the professor prior to choosing a cultural analysis paper topic. (25 points each=50 points)

Structure of Cultural Analysis Paper

1 Introduction

Introduce the purpose of the reflection paper.

Briefly mention the key readings you will discuss.

State your thesis or main argument that centers your overall perspective on the readings.

2 Body Paragraphs

Engagement with Readings/Discuss Course Related Materials

Discuss specific readings and how they contributed to your understanding of the course material.

Highlight key concepts, themes, or arguments that resonated with you.

Use quotes or paraphrases from the texts to support your points.

Critical Cultural Analysis

Evaluate the strengths of the readings. What do they do well? What insights do they provide?

Consider any weaknesses or limitations. Are there aspects of the texts that you found lacking or problematic?

Discuss how the author perspectives might be influenced by their contexts, biases, or intended audiences.

Share your own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the readings.

How have the readings challenged your previous beliefs or understanding?

Provide examples of how the course materials relate to your own experiences or viewpoints.

3 Conclusion

Summarize your key points and reiterate your thesis.

Reflect on the overall significance of the readings in relation to your learning journey.

Suggest areas for further exploration or questions that remain unanswered.

Helpful Hints

Engage Deeply: Go beyond surface-level analysis. Consider the implications of the readings and how they connect to broader themes in the course.

Be Specific: Use concrete examples from the texts to illustrate your points. This will strengthen your analysis and make your reflections more compelling.

Keep Clarity: Organize your thoughts clearly. Each paragraph should have a main idea that contributes to your overall argument.

Use Proper Citations: Follow the required citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) for any quotes or paraphrases you include from the readings.

Edit and Revise: After completing your draft, take time to revise for clarity, coherence, and grammar.

By following this guide, you should be able to craft a thoughtful and insightful cultural analysis paper that engages relevantly with the course readings. Please let me know if you have any questions.

1) An Honest Response to the WritingWrite about how the work made you feel (ex. Angry because… Or joyful because… or confused because…). There is no right or wrong answer here. This section should be an honest and well-developed paragraph which captures your initial response to the piece of writing. 250 words minimum.

2) An Analysis or Close ReadingThis is the part of the discussion post that really begins our critical thinking process. What specific literary devices, other than theme, are being explored in your text of choice? Does something appear symbolic? Are there any metaphors or similes that expand meaning? What details seem relevant? What imagery is at play in the work and how is it significant? You will not find every literary device in every reading. This section of the response is for focusing on literary devices in the text, other than theme, which you will discuss in the Interpretation section (see the link to literary devices provided below). Be sure to pay attention to the form, the title, and the content of the text. Use (cut and paste it into your browser) the following link for possible literary devices to discuss in your Analysis:

https://self-publishingschool.com/literary-devices/

250 words minimum.

3) An InterpretationThis is the part of the response writing that will allow you to pull the clues together and offer a statement on what you think the story is really about? This is where you discuss the main theme or themes of the text of your choice. You will draw from your analysis to provide an argument about the text. What is the main theme (or themes) of this piece of writing? How is this piece of writing significant to American culture? How is this piece of writing significant to the human condition? What is the writer trying to tell us? 250 words minimum.

4) Drawing ConclusionsThis part of the response writing will require that you are incorporating the above process and integrating some direct quotes from the actual work of study to support your findings and interpretations. You must include at least one direct quote from the text in your Conclusion and properly cite it per MLA format. 250 words minimum.

The drama essay will be a 750 -1000 word essay, based on “Trifles” or “Poof.”

Stay within the word count!!

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Read the article on Drama in the link below. This source will provide several ideas for writing about a play. Choose one of the plays we read for class.

Requirements:

1. Include a creative title
2. Essay must have a clearly stated thesis statement at the end of the introductory paragraph.
3. Underline thesis statement
4. Well developed body paragraphs
5. A strong conclusion
6. Use quotes from text and in-text citations
7. Works cited page
8. MLA format – for the entire paper: Heading, running header, double space, in-text citations, works cited entries.
9. NO RESEARCH ALLOWED.

Edit and proofread your essay before submitting it.

Late essays accepted with 5-point penalty per day – for one week after due date. No essays accepted after 3/1.

Use of AI, academic dishonesty, or plagiarism will result in a zero.

you have to cite texts from American like me

For this assignment you need to read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Once you have completed the book answer the following in your paper: The Jungle brings to light many things that most during the time would rather ignore or look the other way on. How do you think this book affected history? How can this relate to something in todays time? When answering this question make sure you are more geared towards the reading but tie it in to answer the question. Be sure to reference the book but DO NOT fill your paper with quotes. This paper should contain your writing and your thoughts on the issues covered yet still reference the book to show that you read it and have applied critical thinking skills to answer the questions asked for the paper. This is not a book report or summary. Be sure to fully address the questions in the prompt. This paper should be Double Spaced 3-4 pages in length. 12pt font (Black font) (Times New Roman) MLA format All information that is provided that is not yours should be cited according to the MLA style citation. Correct spelling and grammar should be used.

For this assignment you need to read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Once you have completed the book answer the following in your paper: The Jungle brings to light many things that most during the time would rather ignore or look the other way on. How do you think this book affected history? How can this relate to something in todays time? When answering this question make sure you are more geared towards the reading but tie it in to answer the question. Be sure to reference the book but DO NOT fill your paper with quotes. This paper should contain your writing and your thoughts on the issues covered yet still reference the book to show that you read it and have applied critical thinking skills to answer the questions asked for the paper. This is not a book report or summary. Be sure to fully address the questions in the prompt. This paper should be Double Spaced 3-4 pages in length. 12pt font (Black font) (Times New Roman) MLA format All information that is provided that is not yours should be cited according to the MLA style citation. Correct spelling and grammar should be used.

Choose two stories from either group A or group B (the stories should belong to the same group). The stories you select should present thematic similarities (I encourage you to consider different pairings from those I suggested in our class schedule): GROUP A (realist stories): An Act of Vengeance (Allende) Girl (Kincaid) Night Women (Danticat) How to Date a Browngirl… (Diaz) Desirees Baby (Chopin) The Story of an Hour (Chopin) GROUP B (magical realism): My Life with the Wave (Paz) The Moths (Viramontes) The Rememberer (Bender) The Rocking Horse Winner (Lawrence) A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Mrquez) Write a paper in which you argue a common theme the stories share, drawing connections between the stories through a close reading of the texts, and assessing how selected elements of fiction (*) are employed by the authors to convey meaning. In other words, examine how linguistic choices and crafting techniques (like irony, foreshadowing, etc.) contribute to create unique effects and perceptions that deliver the stories common theme. (Please refer to PowerPoint presentations for elements of fiction). * DO NOT USE PLOT as an element of fiction (it makes for weaker papers that rely too much on summary and not enough on analysis of language and crafting techniques) Suggestions: Dont try to incorporate all the elements of fiction or to summarize the entire story (remember that you should analyze, not summarize). You should select specific passages that support your interpretation of the stories and, through a close reading of the texts, examine how the authors use specific elements of fiction (I would use two or three) to achieve certain effects and convey meaning. In other words, show how the stories you have selected are crafted by examining the unique effects created through language, setting, characterization, point of view, etc. and argue why the authors make the choices they make (for example: 1st person vs. 3rd person point of view) and how these choices deliver meaning. You will need to carefully support what you argue by citing your primary sources (i.e. the stories). Remember that a textual analysis should make an argument about the texts. In other words, your essay should be more than a simple list of elements of fiction. You are trying to convince your audience to read a particular text in a certain way. An analysis is a close reading of a text, not a presentation of what you may think or feel about a certain set of issues. For this reason, it is important that you refer to specific passages from the text AND USE QUOTATIONS to support your argument. If, near the end, you want to make a more global observation that expresses your own opinion or takes a broader perspective in some way, you may (this should go in your conclusion). However, such broader statements should grow out of the analysis of the stories. Remember that your paper should contain a specific thesis in your introduction, and that the body of the paper should argue that thesis ONLY. Your thesis should clearly say what the common theme is and what elements of fiction you will use to discuss the common theme (do not use PLOT). Do not search the Internet or rely on outside sources; this is not a research paper and I am interested in your informed opinion based on textual evidence. Using the Internet can lead to plagiarism and to failing the paper. All formal writing assignments must: use MLA style (including a work cited page) be typed in Times New Roman 12 font ONLY be double-spaced have one-inch margins all around indicate, in the upper left-hand corner, your name, the instructor’s name, course information, date, and assignment number have a creative title Paper Length: Rough draft should be 3-4 pages long (This means that you must go onto pg. 4; minimum is top of pg. 4, maximum bottom of pg. 4). You will participate in peer review after posting your first draft.