First of all, if anyone finishes this essay in a correct way with all my recommendation and in time I will give them an extra $20.
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As you look for language-details in the story, consider the following options:
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Word choice – which words stand out to you? Are any words repeated? Are words used in a strange or unexpected way? What connotations and emotions do particular words carry?
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Point of view – where do we get to see what a character is thinking or feeling? What can
you tell about their emotions and speaking tone? Is there a difference between what they
say out loud and what they are thinking in their head? Are we supposed to agree with the
character or are they undermined somehow?
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Syntax (sentence structure) – are the sentences long or short? Are there any incomplete
sentences? What kind of punctuation is used? What about rhythm – do the sentences read fast or slow?
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Imagery – what sorts of things does the passage lead you to visualize? What do those
things have in common? How do the images relate to the meaning of the passage? How
does the imagery develop as you work through the passage?
Make an argument about the illuminating significance of one or more language-details in “The
Neglected Garden” by Kathe Koja. Evaluate what the language-detail shows about the author’s
definition of Evil.
Begin the essay with a short introduction in which you state a main claim as a thesis statement. The thesis statement should take the following format:
By looking at [language detail X], we can see [implicit argument Y], which most readers don’t
see; this is important because it shows us [second implicit argument Z].
-The essay should be divided into paragraphs of roughly 150-200 words each. Each paragraph
should focus tightly on a specific language-detail from the text, using textual evidence (quotes)
to support your analysis.
• Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that briefly identifies a language-detail and why it matters.
-The narrator’s use of word X is important because it adds idea Y to the author’s definition of
evil.
– When the narrator’s sentences start to run longer and faster, this shows us X about the
boyfriend’s mental state.
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Second, introduce a quote that shows that language-detail in action. The quote should be 2-3 sentences.
– The narrator says “Quote.”
– The boyfriend says “Quote.”
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Third, analyze the quote in your own words. Identify the relevant language-detail and
how it achieves its effect on the reader.
– The sentences start to run faster here because of the lack of punctuation.– This creates the effect X on the reader.
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Fourth, evaluate the significance of the language detail. How does it illuminate / add to /
change / complicate the author’s definition of Evil?
– The syntax here reveals the author’s idea that Evil is X.
– This actually complicates the earlier definition of Evil because Y.As you put your paragraph together, it’s a good idea to use transition words to help your reader understand the logic of your analysis.
The story is included in the attached files with a grading rubric. Write the essay according to the story I have sent in the attached files. There is a sample essay too.