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    This solution provides strategies for writing about American Ethnic Literature.

    This solution provides some strategies for selecting and reflecting on the nature of American ethnic literature. The solution provides titles of American Ethnic novels, common themes in these works, and possible thesis arguments that you could make in your paper. The solution considers some of the following questions: What ma

    "Boys and Girls" by Alice Monroe

    Consider the following in your chosen literary works: theme, genre, literary technique, culture, use of literary devices such as symbolism, and how diction is used to suggest culture, class, ethnicity, historical period, or age. "Boys and Girls" by Alice Monroe is assessed.

    Poetry and nonfiction: how are they different?

    Why do you think some writers choose to write poetry rather than fiction or nonfiction? Which do you prefer, and why? Why is active reading and the understanding of metaphor and symbolism important when reading poetry? How do you personally respond to metaphors and symbolism when reading poetry? What are some of the diff

    Sample request letters asking for references

    Three different sample letter to be emailed asking for a character, academic, and community service reference letters. Request should be at least two paragraphs, however no more than four paragraphs total.

    Interpretation of Annie Dillard's "Living like Weasels"

    Develop an interpretation of "Living like Weasels" an essay by Annie Dillard: http://www.courses.vcu.edu/ENG200-lad/dillard.htm Observe details, connect those details, and make inferences about the author's argument based on those details. Your interpretation, then, will not be a summary of the essay; instead, it will be

    The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, American Slave

    1. How does Douglass understand the dynamics of oppression? In what ways is his analysis of the kinds of oppression practiced in slave times still relevant to understanding slavery's continuing legacy of racism? Use specific examples and apply his insights to current issues.

    Short story brainstorming

    Write about the themes in the following stories: "The Storm" (Chopin) "Barn Burning" (W. Faulkner) "Harrison Bergeron" (Vonnegut) 1. Introduction should include a definition for theme as well as the short story titles and authors. 2. Clearly state the theme of each story. Be sure to offer supporting details for each story

    Jane Austen's role in promoting enlightenment

    I'm currently reading "Sense and Sensibility", and faced with a challenging post in which I am expected to give a personal opinion as to whether Jane Austen is considered a romanticist or an author that promotes "enlightenment". I am looking for a unique perspective supporting "enlightenment" if you would be gracious enough

    Problems with your Reference List

    See the attachment. Search the Internet and find a peer-reviewed journal article that uses fully or mostly compliant APA formatting, references, and citations. In a well-written, cohesive paragraph, cite the article in APA form and discuss the following: How does the use of APA formatting, references, and citations aid or hind

    significant works of early English literature

    Were there any novels written prior to Chaucer or Defoe? I'm also curious as to what are considered to be the most significant works that shape the background of English Literature prior to the novel?

    Entering the Debate: Evolution and Creationism in Schools.

    How can I enter the debate about teaching creationsim, or "intelligent design" alongside evolution in public schools? What's the best way to choose a source, analyze its evidence, and insert my own opinion into the debate? Access a news or journal article about a controversial topic ( I choose "creationism or evolution" in fa

    Motivation for Writing and Supportive Evidence

    Using the elements of writing and supportive evidence, what are the best way(s) to motivate high school students to complete their classes successfully, with a sense of accomplishment and pride, and graduate with their peers? I will need to write a persuasive essay, but at this point I just need a starting point to guide me.

    Oedipus the King's character traits

    E.R. Dodds believes Oedipus the king is a play about human greatness, "Oedipus is great, not in virtue of a great worldly position --for his worldly position is an allusion which will vanish like a dream- but in virtue of his inner strength: strength to pursue the truth at whatever personal cost, and strength to accept and end

    Review of 'Burmese days'

    Need guidance with Burmese Days by George Orwell as I need to provide a vivid analysis on the colonial experience and the views of the characters regarding the British Empire.

    Edit paragraph sentences for theme

    Read the following paragraph, and identify the overall impression it conveys. Then rewrite the paragraph to eliminate any details that undercut or fail to contribute to the overall impression. You may replace those details with more appropriate ones. It was definitely Christmas. The smell of cinnamon and pine was thick in ou

    Offer examples of an expert audience.

    Select one of the three topics below. Write the topic and then write one example of an expert audience and one example of a non-expert audience for that topic. â?¢Stage Acting â?¢Cars â?¢Computers (Each question is worth five points)