Due Dates: first draft, Friday, January 29th / final draft, Wednesday, February 10th
Topic: Write an analytical essay that examines one of the short stories we’ve discussed (or are scheduled to discuss) in class and focuses on how one of the elements of fiction we’ve discussed (i.e. plot, characterization, setting, point of view, or theme) functions in the story.
You will be required to use evidence from the story itself in order to support the points you will be making. Be sure to cite the storyusing the appropriate MLA in-text citation format.
Audience: You are writing for an audience of your peers as well as your instructor. Therefore, you may assume the reader’s familiarity with the text, but you will also need to maintain a professional academic persona throughout the essay.
Format: Your essay should be typed according to MLA format. You will not need a separate title page or works cited page.
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