What is the author’s main argument and what strategies does he or she use to support it?
Present a thesis statement that analyzes (or evaluates) one of the article listed above
Use specific examples (i.e., quotations) from the article to create effective support
Connect those examples clearly to the thesis statement
Organize the writing in a clear manner
Conclude the paper by explaining the topic’s significance
Follow MLA format guidelines
Write at least 1000 words (1500 words maximum)
Use clear, effective language throughout
Create an original title based on your thesis statement — You MAY NOT use the article’s title as the title of your paper
These are the literary terms that should be mentioned in the essay… although you only need tp use the terms that apply. Thank you!
Characterization – The personality, appearance, words, and actions that distinguish people from one another in the story
Climax – The turning point or crisis of a work
Conflict – The obstacles, problems, or opposition facing the characters in the story
Dilemma – A situation where a character must choose between two undesirable actions
Epiphany – A sudden realization or insight that leads to a moment of clarity
Irony – A situation in which a character’s reality is at odds with the readers’ expectations
Motivation – The goals and the inherent nature of a character
Point of View – The perspective from which the events of the story are viewed
Symbol – A person, object, or action that is charged with meaning and points to something outside the story
Theme – An underlying idea of a literary work – a work may have more than one
