New Criticism Literature Song

This assignment is for someone who understands poetry well.

Instructions: This Essay will consist of five paragraphs. The first paragraph will be a general introduction – around three sentences that clarify your song and the basic meaning of that song (New Criticism). After that opening paragraph , you will focus the next
three body paragraphs on three critical lens that align well with your chosen song. Use each of these three critical lenses explained in the week four lesson to interpret your chosen song: one critical lens per paragraph . In the fifth paragraph , you will decide which critical lens works best for your chosen song and explain why. The final paragraph will be your works cited list. Make sure to cite the song and include any outside sources if needed (but not required). Please make sure that your Essay is 550 (around 100-200 words per paragraph – the works cited list is not included in the word count). This essay does not require an
introduction/thesis/conclusion . However, please be sure to write in a clear academic manner, using third person.

Please remember the following:

Avoid any and all summary sites. This includes Sparknotes, Shmoop, Cliff’s Notes, and Wikipedia.
Avoid first and second person (no I, me, mine, us, our, we, you, and your).
You may not use any wording from previous essays, assignments, or forums.
Make sure your body slides are focused on critical lenses.
Make sure to use MLA citations.

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