Discuss the element of character in What we Talk About when we Talk About Love. Analyze and write about how the writer portrays the character(s) in the story. What literary devices are used and how effective are they in portraying the characters in the story. What do you think each character in the story symbolizes.
Be sure to use examples from the story to illustrate the characters and their roles in the story. What actions or words do they use that give you clues about their character.
DO NOT USE DIRECT QUOTES – PLEASE PARAPHRASE/SUMMARIZE.
Please plan and outline your response so that you can adequately cover the requirements of the response paper without going over the word count or repeating information to satisfy the word count. Think about the theme of story.
Grading Criteria:
• Sentence/paragraph structure & organization
• Validity of examples discussed, illustrations from the story.
• Grammar, punctuation and clarity
• Use a running header with page number, your name, and “Response Paper 1 – Prof. Ortiz”
• Papers must be double-spaced, 12 point font TIMES NEW ROMAN, 1-INCH MARGINS
• Paper should be 450-500 words only
SEE RUBRIC BELOW
ENGL 1302 – RESPONSE PAPER 1 RUBRIC
Professor David Ortiz
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (80%) Needs Improvement (60%) Not Evident (40%) Value
Organization of Essay
Introductory paragraph and thesis statement Characters identified in introduction – clear thesis statement in introductory paragraph. Characters identified but thesis statement not clearly stated. Not all characters identified, and thesis statement is unclear or inadequate. The response is disconnected from what is required by the assignment instructions. 20
Essay Components
Effective organization of information in paragraphs and sentences. Effective and related conclusion. Paragraphs and sentences properly organized with relevant and accurate information. Conclusion excellent and relates to essay. Information good but sentences and paragraphs not organized to hold the interest of the audience Conclusion relates to essay but poorly worded. Information lacking in depth an accuracy. Paragraphs and sentences poorly organized. Conclusion nor related or non-existent. Major information is missing from the discussion. Organization and structure of paragraphs and sentences inadequate. No evident conclusion. 20
Details of analysis and supporting evidence from the text Accurate details of analysis outlined. Supporting evidence from the text is appropriate and accurate. Details are not accurately outlined and analysis not thorough. Some supporting evidence from the text is not appropriate, adequate, or accurate. Analysis incomplete, inadequate, or incorrect. Very little supporting evidence from the text – which is not appropriate, adequate, or accurate. Analysis incomplete, inadequate, or incorrect. Very little supporting evidence from the text – which is not appropriate, adequate, or accurate. 40
Formatting Requirements 1Running header with required information; 2font size 3type 4double space 5word count Four requirements met. Two requirements only met. One or no requirement met. 10
Writing Mechanics No errors related to grammar, punctuation,
Spelling, Some errors related to grammar, punctuation,
Spelling, Minor errors related to grammar, punctuation,
Spelling, Minor errors related to grammar, punctuation,
Spelling, 10
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