What is uniquely American about Whitman’s poetry? Consider both substance and style (what he says and how he says it).
Dickinson’s poems often introduce an idea, then develop it with a sequence of metaphoric images. Name two examples of this kind of poem. What are some of her images? How do they work as metaphors?
How to structure your essay:
Prompt #1
Introduction with thesis statement that tells what makes Whitman’s poems distinctly American.
One paragraph highlighting one uniquely American ideal in one of his poems, using 2-3 examples from the poem.
One paragraph highlighting another uniquely American characteristic from the same or another poem, using 2-3 examples.
Concluding paragraph that summarizes the points made.
Prompt #2
Introduction with a thesis statement explaining how you feel Emily Dickinson uses metaphor in her poems.
One paragraph highlighting examples of metaphor from one of her poems and how this creates meaning, using 2-3 examples from the poem.
One paragraph highlighting examples of metaphor from the same or another one of her poems and how this creates meaning, using 2-3 examples.
Concluding paragraph that summarizes the points made.
*READ Jillian Straus’s “Lone Stars: Singlehood” (Article) *READ “Alternatives to Marriage
*READ Jillian Straus’s “Lone Stars: Singlehood” (Article)
*READ “Alternatives to Marriage Project” (both the sections “Marriage-Free” and “Living Single”; you don’t have to read the book list section) (Website)
*READ Fritz Neumann and Cherie L. Ve Ard’s “Balancing Individuality and Partnership” (Handout)
*Singlehood Vs. Marriage: Post a reading response (180 word minimum) where you discuss your feelings about singlehood and friendships and what the texts say about it. Quote something from each text. Also, ask a friend what he or she thinks about the idea of getting married versus being “single” (but dating) forever, and quote your friend in your post.
Part 2:
*READ Hank Pine’s “No Secrets, No Lies” (Article)
*READ Savannah’s “Love Lessons: The Great Poly Experiment” (Article)
*READ Deborah Taj Anapol’s “The Future of the Family and the Fate of Our Children” (Blog)
*Polyamory Vs. Monogamy: Post a reading response (180 word minimum) where you pick any 1-2 issues the texts address. Compare how each text handles that issue, quoting at least one sentence from each text.
According to the article, ( I HAVE ATTACHED DOCUMENT BELOW) What
English Assignment Help According to the article, ( I HAVE ATTACHED DOCUMENT BELOW)
What are three reasons why some people refuse to wear face masks?
Your essay must include:
-an introduction paragraph (at least four sentences) ending with a three-part thesis
-three body paragraphs that begin with clear topic sentences matching the thesis
A direct quote in each paragraph (five total)
-a minimum of three paraphrases quotations – one in each body paragraph – cited in APA style
-a conclusion
Plan your essay before you begin writing. You DO NOT have time to write a draft and then re-write the essay. Write clearly and proofread your essay! All quotes and paraphrases should be cited with APA in-text citations.
Write a paper at least 2 FULL pages (1 line on
Write a paper at least 2 FULL pages (1 line on page 3) describing what you are thankful for. Include pictures to represent each of the things for which you are thankful. Pictures do not count as part of the 2 FULL page requirement.
NOTE: Write the paper first to be sure you have 2 FULL pages (1 line on page 3) and then insert the pictures. This way, you have already met the page requirement when inserting pictures.
-Thankful for my family.
-thankful for my job.
-thankful for my health.
-thankful for my 4 bunnies.
-thankful for my home.
-thankful for being able to be in school.