Assignment 2 Write a 2000-word essay in which you give a close reading of the following poem, from the points of view of form, content and context, bringing to bear your understanding of the sonnet convention in the Renaissance period. SONNET 97 How like a winter hath my absence been From thee, the pleasure of […]
Discipline: Literature
Evaluating Mufario’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale and CinderallaEvaluating Mufario’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale and Cinderalla
Learning Goal: I’m working on a literature question and need a sample draft to help me learn. Having listened to the YouTube videos of Mufario’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale Links to an external site. and Cinderella Links to an external site., evaluate the two children’s stories — an African tale and a fairytale — […]
Discuss the themes of equality, unity, and division in Tadeusz Kościuszko’s “Połaniec Manifesto.Discuss the themes of equality, unity, and division in Tadeusz Kościuszko’s “Połaniec Manifesto.
Discuss the themes of equality, unity, and division in Tadeusz Kościuszko’s “Połaniec Manifesto.” What is their significance? In what contexts do these themes appear? What political situations and groups of people are being referenced? Comment also on how the same themes function in The Constitution of May 3, 1791 and draw a brief comparison. Rubric: […]
Analyze a short story, singling out ONE element such as the author’s voice (tone, style, irony), point of view or symbolismAnalyze a short story, singling out ONE element such as the author’s voice (tone, style, irony), point of view or symbolism
These are my teacher’s written requirements: Analyze a short story, singling out ONE element such as the author’s voice (tone, style, irony), point of view or symbolism. Show how this element functions in the story as a whole. DO NOT WRITE ABOUT THE PLOT. Do not retell the story; analyze it. You can use only […]
Responding to ratcliffeResponding to ratcliffe
Step One: Read Rhetorical Listening: A Trope for Interpretive Invention and a “Code of Cross-Cultural Conduct” by Krista Ratcliffe and the NY Times article, “What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In?” by Loretta J. Ross. (UCSD students have free access to online NY Times via the library.) Step Two: Draw on […]
Genre comparisonGenre comparison
For this assignment you’ll be reading, listening, and watching different ways people tell their climate story or find a way to raise awareness. Choose one set of texts located under the Week 9 module. After reading, listening, and watching all 6 pieces, write a 200+ response. Here are some questions you might want to consider […]
5 or 3 Short Book Summaries5 or 3 Short Book Summaries
Learning Goal: I’m working on a literature question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn. 2 paragraph summary/analysis for 5 books listed below. NOTE: books that are 300 pages+ count as 2 books. so you can choose to do 2 summaries or 5. All the Bright Places, by Jennifer Niven All-American Boys, […]
Discussion question writtinDiscussion question writtin
Learning Goal: I’m working on a literature writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn. This week’s discussion topic is Lars Tornstam’s theory of gerotranscendence (1995, 2005). For your post, you are asked to use the information presented in the PPT titled “Social and Developmental Theories of Agingâ€�, as well as […]
find a ted talkfind a ted talk
Find a TED Talk on https://www.ted.com/topics Download the Talk’s transcript and Watch it. Evaluate the Talk using the Speech Rubric under Public Speaking Resources. Type a minimum one page: 1)title, author, date, brief summary and 2) analysis of rhetorical devices. i.e. storytelling, imagery, similes, metaphors, humor, repetition. Discuss what devices made the talk more […]
what is the simple meaning of literature?what is the simple meaning of literature?
Learning Goal: I’m working on a literature writing question and need a sample draft to help me learn. Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. Derived from the Latin word literature meaning “writing formed with letters,” literature most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, […]