Category: English

Option #2: Analyze “Manic Pixie Dream Girl Says” by Olivia Gatwood (pgs. 34-36). Begin by referring to the definition of the term “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” from class (go back to the instructor notes) and discuss what this character type represents. Using quotes from Gatwood’s poem, how does Gatwood feel about the Manic Pixie Dream…

itle: Exploring Tragedy, Music, and Redemption in “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin In this paper, you will analyze the short story, “Sonny’s Blues” and mention its themes such as drug addiction, incarceration, death, and the healing power of music. Explain why these themes (or the themes you plan to examine) are important to study in…

For the final position paper, you will come up with a polarizing issue that is important to you – examples include (but are not limited to) topics such as same-sex marriage, climate issues, religious freedom, animal rights, the electoral college, universal healthcare, free speech, immigration, death penalty, gun control, etc. (BE CREATIVE). Research both sides…

Based on your best understanding of the following two texts, explain at least three differences between the two texts and why each difference might be important for readers. Respond to the prompt in a multi-paragraph essay. A good response will demonstrate an ability to articulate clear reasoning, organize information, sustain a discussion for several paragraphs,…

The minimum word count for the argument essay is 1,200 words. Remember that your title, name, course information, and date are not included in the word count. The essay will be a minimum of 9 paragraphs: 1)Introduction including the thesis 2) – 8) Body paragraphs in emphatic order including a possible objection 9) Conclusion paragraph…

Genre: Essay Audience: Stakeholders (those affected by___ or with the power to do something about it) Purpose: To persuade stakeholders to see the merit in your argument. For this paper, you will identify an issue/question you would like to raise, consider an argument closely related to that issue, and develop an argumentative stance that clearly…

View the Frontline documentary “Is Wal-Mart Good for America?”. You may need to install or update a player on your browser to view the video. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/showswalmart/ While I realize this video is pretty dated, the practices it outlines have certainly kept going (Target, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby) and expanded to previously unimaginable proportions (Amazon). Where…

Must use the source thats given https://www.unomaha.edu/international-studies-and-programs/_files/docs/adler-goggin-civic-engagement.pdf Picture of the rubric is attached below

prompts:  A. Reflect on the play of Romeo and Juliet. Many characters played a role in Romeo and Juliet’s untimely death. As a prosecutor,  develop closing arguments from your case in 1-2 strong paragraphs convincing the audience of the main culprit behind their death. Use evidence from the text to support your response.  For evidence,…

Following the appropriate format, write a personal narrative whose theme is related to one of Benjamin Franklin’s aphorisms (sayings). You must refer to the saying you chose by Benjamin Franklin as part of the grabber, as a part of the narrative’s plot, or at the end of your narrative as part of the take-away. Be…