Respond to the prompt below. Address it effectively with a specific thesis statement and ample academic evidence to support your claims in at least 500 words. Non-academic sources are not acceptable. The use of at least two secondary sources are required, and they must be cited correctly in-text throughout your answer and on the Work Cited page. (The materials I provide in the course DO NOT count towards your secondary sources). NOTE: The above criteria is the minimum requirements for the assignment. If you wish to do well, go above and beyond the stated demands of the exam. For example, while no scores are guaranteed, most "A" exams are three times the required length (100 words) and use three times the amount of sources (9).
Use the elements listed below under structure of Analytical Essay to analyze a short story of your choice from this term. You will want to reread the story several times and makes notes on the main points that you wish to make concerning each of the elements listed below. You will also post a rough draft of your essay in the Week 7 discussion board to get feedback from your classmates. Cite examples from your story. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a zero for the exam.
However, remember a few crucial demands of each area:
Content—Do not stray from the question. Your answer should be your thesis statement, and you must directly engage with the primary text(s) and support your claims throughout your writing with scholarly/reputable sources.
Structure—Do not submit a solid piece of text without indentations, paragraphs breaks, etc. You must guide your readers with a traditional essay exam format.
Style/Tone—Do not use a conversational tone or language. Use a formal style and the third person narrative.
Editing—Be as clear and concise as possible.
MLA—Cite your secondary sources properly to ensure that plagiarism is never suspected.
Access the following website for sample MLA papers and citation rules and examples: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html
Introduction should clearly indicate the title and author, as well as the identity of the central character. Only key events of the story should be presented, and the thesis should be in the form of a complete sentence.
Paragraph 2 should discuss the central character and any important minor characters. Identify the central character's beginning key trait and ending key trait, and indicate whether the character is static or dynamic.
Paragraph 3 should discuss the central conflict and any important minor conflicts. Specify the central conflict of the story, which should be an internal conflict. Indicate the climax of the story and its outcome.
Paragraph 4 should discuss the setting of the story. Identify the time and place of the setting, and then indicate the importance or function of the setting. Does the setting influence the actions of the central character? Does the setting serve as a conflict for the central character? Is the setting symbolic?
Paragraph 5 should discuss the point of view of the story. Identify the specific type of point of view used in the story. If the point of view is first-person or third-person limited, identify the narrator or narrative focus. Point out the sensibilities or function of the point of view. Why did the author choose this point of view? What does this point of view add to the story? Is the point of view reliable?
Paragraph 6 should discuss the use of figurative language in the story. Does the author use symbolism, irony, or allusion to enhance the meaning of the story? Are other elements of the story used in a symbolic or ironic way? Be sure to explain the symbols, ironies, or allusions. Do not simply list them.
Paragraph 7 should discuss the dominant tone of the story. Identify the dominant tone. Identify and discuss at least two elements most instrumental in achieving that tone.
Paragraph 8 is the conclusion of the essay. The conclusion should restate the thesis in a general manner and elaborate on the central idea. The conclusion should also include some evaluative comment on the quality of the story.
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