Paper #1 ASSIGNMENT Dr. Michelle Kassorla, World Literature 202Clark Atlanta University
Please choose one of the following topics, and write a 3-5 page paper in MLA Style.
The rough-draft of the paper is due on Monday for Peer Response Group. At that time, the paper does not need to be it’s full length. However, it would be more helpful to you to have it as complete as possible. The final paper is due on on the following Monday to Engrade. This paper covers any author up to, and including, Blake.
Creative Option
Take on the persona of a minor character in one of the works we have studied so far in class. Using clues provided in the text, give this character a voice. What are they thinking? How can they help contribute to the meaning of the work as a whole? Please include at least two direct quotations.Use at least one outside source (a source that does not include our book.) As you write, try to capture the style, culture, and attitude of the character you are emulating.
Analytical Option
Argue that one of the works we have studied is an example of neoclassicism or romanticism. Convince the reader of your point.
Please include at least two direct quotations.Use at least one outside source (a source that does not include our book.)
WARNING: As you write this paper, please make sure you maintain control over the subject.
Do NOT:
spend your time summarizing the work. Assume I have already read it. You may do a 1-2 sentence summary to focus yourself, but that is the limit.
let your source speak for you. Always make a “Quote Sandwich” with any source materials: introduce the source, use the source, explain the source. Also, try to avoid very long quotations (more than six lines).
Dr. Michelle Kassorla, World Literature 202Clark Atlanta University
Please choose one of the following topics, and write a 3-5 page paper in MLA Style.
The rough-draft of the paper is due on Monday for Peer Response Group. At that time, the paper does not need to be it’s full length. However, it would be more helpful to you to have it as complete as possible. The final paper is due on on the following Monday to Engrade. This paper covers any author up to, and including, Blake.
Creative Option
Take on the persona of a minor character in one of the works we have studied so far in class. Using clues provided in the text, give this character a voice. What are they thinking? How can they help contribute to the meaning of the work as a whole? Please include at least two direct quotations. Use at least one outside source (a source that does not include our book.) As you write, try to capture the style, culture, and attitude of the character you are emulating.
Analytical Option
Argue that one of the works we have studied is an example of neoclassicism or romanticism. Convince the reader of your point.
Please include at least two direct quotations. Use at least one outside source (a source that does not include our book.)
WARNING: As you write this paper, please make sure you maintain control over the subject.
Do NOT: