DIRECTIONS: Select one of the prompts below to compose a . Each essay must consist of the following elements.
1. An interesting title (NOT “Essay 1” or “‘Story Title Here’ Essay]).
2. An introduction consisting of these items.
A. The story’s title in quotation marks and the author. This must appear within the first two sentences of the paragraph.
B. A “hook” or information to draw the reader in.
C. Brief background or information to create interest in the topic.
D. The thesis statement and (if desired) essay map. A thesis statement IS NOT, “This paper will discuss…” or any form of this statement.
3. Body paragraphs containing the following information.
A. A topic sentence that tells the paragraph’s subject. Again, this should NOT be, “This paragraph is about…” or any form of that statement.
B. AT LEAST three supporting details and explanation/support for those details.
C. A quotation from the story that exemplifies the point being discussed.
D. Smooth transition to the next topic.
4. A conclusion containing these elements.
A. Reintroduce the story’s title and author.
B. Reword and restate the thesis statement.
C. Briefly summarize the paper’s contents.
D. Leave the reader with a challenging thought or call to action.
5. The paper must be written in a Word document and in font. Students who do not have Word should use the “Access to Microsoft Office Suite.pdf” in the Course Overview section of Modules.
61. Consider and discuss the meanings of the title “The Most Dangerous Game.” Include in your discussion the various definitions of “game” and the use of the superlative “most.” Also discuss what makes Zaroff’s choice of game “dangerous.”
2. Define “characterization” and “static and dynamic characters” and consider the characters Rainsford and Zaroff. Use the information on the “Reading Others” slide of the Interpreting Literature PowerPoint to analyze these characters.
3. Consider the story “Everyday Use” and discuss the narrator’s opinions about her daughters. Be sure to include how and if these opinions change, and why the changes occur
.4. According to dictionary.com, “Epiphany in literature refers generally to a visionary moment when a character has a sudden insight or realization that changes his or her understanding of themselves or their comprehension of the world.” Identify the characters in “Everyday Use” who experience an epiphany and the specific incident that led to it.
5. Family relationships, or lack of them, play an important role in the story “Sonny’s Blues.” Compare and contrast the relationships between the narrator and Sonny, and between their father and his brother. How are the similar, and how do they differ?
6. What is the setting of “Sonny’s Blues”? Discuss both the geographic location and time period. How do these things influence the character and plot development?
7. Consider the tile “The Lottery.” Is there irony in this title? Does one “win” or “lose”? Be sure to state the reason for its continued practice.
8. Consider gender roles and how they are presented in “The Lottery.” Consider the manner in which each group arrives, who draws for each family, etc.
9. Is Emily Grierson a pitiful or a pitiable character? Should the reader feel sorry for her or dismiss her as a crazy old lady? Support your answer with examples from the text.
10. Consider the three men in Miss Emily’s life: her father, Homer Barron and Tobe. Discuss the impact each had on her life. Who has the strongest influence, and who was the most consistent presence?
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