“2b or Not 2b.” They say/I Say: the moves that matter in academic writing: with readings/. Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, Russel Durst. New York, NY 2012. 344. Print Crystal, David.
- How may it be tied to literary influences? - Provide a secondary citation to support your argument - Justify use of citation 4. Literary Movement Analysis: - Which literary movements or works may correlate to the institution? - Describe the movement/style/genre of the correlated works. - Draw a correlation between the institution and the literary movement.
Said literature will then be applied toward self-analysis of this writer. The melding of these terms as a more probable outcome for this writer is then discussed. A question for further examination by the reader is then posed. It has become increasingly clear that Capella University takes the concept of Scholar-Practitioner seriously. The very nature of the term, in contrast to the concept of Practitioner-Scholar, places emphasis on that of “Scholar”.
How does the style (on the level of specific language, sentence structure, etc.) in which a work is written relate to the story it has to tell – to its thematic concerns, to the way its plot is organized, to the types of character the author represents, etc.? You may write on “The Garden of Forking Paths,” “Why I Live at the P. O,” or “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Remember that in order to answer this question, you’ll first need to establish what the author’s style is (with evidence and specific terminology), but work well beyond that to explore what that style does. 5. Eudora Welty suggests that the plot of a short story is often “a projection of character.” Consider this claim in relation to “Barbie-Q, “Gimpel the Fool,” or “Everyday Use.” What is the relationship between plot and character in the story you
Describe your personal relationship to literature and to reading. Begin by considering the meaning of literature. What does the term literature mean to you? What makes something literary in your own mind? If literature means different things to different people, who defines what is and what is not literature?
You need a topic sentence that explains how these elements of style reflect the theme/thesis (in other words, what do these devices help communicate to the reader?). Style element #1—RESTATE how this one element communicates the author’s intention/lesson/meaning—be specific. Three layers: 1. What your research had to say about that literary element. 2.
Here are the things I look for when I'm annotating: a. Literary devices-similes, metaphors, personification, foreshadowing, symbols, hyperbole. Note the device and-- most important--the effect the device has. Connotations-The ideas that words or phrases create in your mind, beyond their dictionary definition. Details-What impression do they make on you?
HIST 1302 Writing Assignment I: American Populism: A Social History, 1877-1898 Purpose This assignment asks you to read, analyze, and discuss a scholarly historical monograph. The purpose of the assignment is to promote thoughtful reading, critical thinking, and clear expression of ideas. The Assignment • Part 1: The paper should begin with a brief summary of the book that shows that you have read it and thought about its structure and contents. Don’t just rewrite the table of contents. ***You’ll want to pay special attention to the author’s central argument(s) or “thesis,” the primary idea or ideas the author is trying to convey and convince the reader to accept.
* Post-colonialism can be an important part of literature it provides a way to apply differences between characters to real world foreign and political problems. When analyzing a text, how will I know when I should use this lens? * The kind of things you will want to watch out for are: * Any instances of victimization: * Who is the Victim? Are they a minority? * Who is victimizing them?
Recognize the elements of appropriate literary genres. Focus a topic and formulate a critical/analytical thesis, focus, main point, or claim appropriate for an academic audience that analyzes literature – nonfiction and/or fiction. Use a variety of organizational strategies within a single paper to support a thesis, focus, main point, or claim. Interpret texts in a variety of cultural and historical contexts. Demonstrate an ability to use effective research techniques to find appropriate oral and/or written media such as books, articles, interviews, visuals, and government documents.