Category: English

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO SAID THIS TO YOU?
“I don’t think you people are old enough to drive. At the age of 16, what do you know about responsibility? You haven’t learned yet what fear is so you don’t even think about accidents and their consequences. We let you drive and you try to see how fast you can make the car
play with, to make noise with, to impress your friends with.
Young people can’t be trusted with such an expensive and dangerous piece of machinery. Maybe you don’t like fast and reckless driving, but your friends do so you go fast so they won’t think you’re chicken.
be raised to 18, or even 21!”
YOUR COMMENTS:

say that this course were 8 weeks and we had great time and it was very interesting to learn in this class and talk about how good professor was. say that I liked the most the reading parts of this class and discussions parts. Prompt: Looking back at your experience with this course over the past semester, what was its significance for you? Consider the following three elements of the course in formulating your answer: Assigned texts Weekly activities/discussions/lessons Formal assignments (essays) A successful response will: Attempt to show the ways in which certain elements of the course impacted your analytical, critical thinking, and communication (especially writing) skills Focus on your subjective experience with the course: how did it impact YOU? Be specific, referring to specific texts, assignments, and activities that were meaningful to you and discussing how they contributed to your experience with the course Be organized as an academic essay, complete with an introduction (including a thesis statement), multiple well-organized body paragraphs (at least 2) providing elaboration on your thesis, and a conclusion Keep in mind that there is no “right” answer to this question. Instead, your response will reflect what YOU got out of the course, which may be something entirely different from everybody else. You should be able to develop your answer, however, with references to course content such as readings, assignments, and activities. NOTE: This is not a course evaluation (you have, I think, already had an opportunity to do those). Avoid using language that is too explicit in praising or criticizing the course or the instructor. Keep the focus on yourself. OF COURSE, if you want to offer me any constructive criticism, you are more than welcome to email me. I am always anxious to hear from my students about how I can improve! Requirements Length: 500 Words Follow conventions of MLA format Minimum of 4 paragraphs (introduction, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion) NO CITATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS ESSAY Grading Successful essays will demonstrate a serious, thoughtful engagement with the course. There is no formal grading rubric for these since they are intended to be personal and largely subjective. However, your effort and care will be reflected in the specificity of your response.

Overview
In this class, I am frequently going to ask you to read actively and take notes on a text (a poem, an
article, a short-story, etc.).  One way to take notes is through a process
called annotation. We are practicing annotation in this
assignment, where you will be working with a poem by Diane Burns, an Indigenous
American poet.  Usually, you will not be required to submit your notes
since they are written by and for you, but I am asking you all to submit your
annotations this time so that I can give you feedback that may improve your note-taking
abilities for future assignments.  If you’ve never annotated anything
before, please watch this video about annotating in Microsoft Word before
starting this assignment:
Instructions
1.    Read “Sure You Can Ask Me A Personal
Question” by Diane Burns
at least once.
2.    Annotate a copy of the
poem with your own original thoughts and questions about it; if you do choose
to look up any information about the author or the poem, you must identify the
sources you consult in your notes.  Then, upload your annotation document
for this assignment. Here are just a few options for submitting your annotation
(you have the ability to upload multiple files for this particular assignment
in case that helps you):
·      
annotate this .pdf Download this .pdf, and and then save and submit it;
·      
annotate this MS Word document Download this MS Word
document, and then save and
submit it;
·      
annotate a printed or handwritten copy of the poem, and then
take and submit a picture of your work.
Citing Help for Future Assignments
When you use ideas from this poem in Essay #1, you will need to
document those ideas with both in-text citations and a Works Cited entry. 
This helps our readers follow along and verify information for themselves, and
it’s an important part of academic integrity.
Works Cited entry
It’s usually easiest
to begin with the Works Cited entry.  Purdue’s OWLLinks to an external site. show us how to cite a short work from an
anthology (a book that is a collection of shorter works like poems, short
stories, and essays), which is how I accessed this poem for our class (to keep
things simple for this assignment, we’ll set aside the fact that you’re
accessing this electronically).  We begin with the authors last and then
first name, the name of the short work (in quotation marks), the name of the
anthology (italicized), edited by Editor’s name(s), publisher, year, page range
for short work.
Burns, Diane. “Sure You Can Ask Me A Personal
Question.” When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs
Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry, Edited by
Joy Harjo, LeAnne Howe, and Jennifer Foerster, Norton, 2020, 77-79.
Please note that the necessary hanging indent (used whenever an
the Works Cited entry is longer than one line in your document) is missing
here; in most word processing programs, you can find the setting for that under
paragraphing settings (look for “special” indentation options).
In-text citations
Once you have the Works Cited entry, it’s fairly easy to figure
out the in-text citation, since they should align.  Since we’re working
with a poem here, however, we have some special rules to follow; a comma and
the word “lines” are both included to help show that the numbers
provided are for lines and not pages.
·      
The first citation for the poem should look like this: (Burns,
lines 1-4)  or (lines 1-4).  The second version is used when the
author has been named.  The period for the sentence goes after the
parentheses unless you have a very long quotation.
·      
The second and subsequent citations for the poem should look
like this: (Burns 9-10)  or (9-10).  The second version is used when
the author has been named.  The period for the sentence goes after the
parentheses unless you have a very long quotation.
Please note that commas are not a usual feature
of MLA in-text citations; they are reserved for unusual citing situations.

In an essay of about 1000 words (including a summary of about 200-250 words), summarize and respond to Jean Twenge’s article, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?”
As with any essay, you need an introduction that contains a thesis/claim, well-developed body paragraphs that support that claim, and a conclusion. You will need to use proper in-text attribution and documentation, including summary and paraphrase with no plagiarism, accurate quotations (if used), and a correctly documented list of Works Cited on a separate page, in the same file, at the end of the document.  
Your strong response will be a blended response, consisting of a rhetorical critique as well as an ideas critique and possibly some reflection. That is, you’ll consider the writer’s rhetorical strategies (use of logos, ethos, pathos), your own agreement and/or disagreement with the writer’s ideas (with support for your ideas, of course), and your response to the text (for example, its larger implications, questions it raises, etc.).  Consider your response as your analysis and discussion of how the article tries to influence its readers rhetorically and how your thinking about and working with the article and its ideas have altered your thinking about the topic.
When you put your summary and response together, you may find that you want to revise and/or edit your summary so that it fits with the new purpose and becomes a coherent part of the longer essay.  You will certainly need a new introductory paragraph that incorporates your claim/thesis about the article.  
Include citations of the article and your textbook where appropriate. 

the assignment is various charts/ graphs and essay of a book called “chronicle of the death foretold “ must be done by 6/13/2024

Hello, All files are in order. Please read and reply to Module 5 ( add reference), Please Read and reply to Module 6 ( A minimum of 250 words and add reference) , Then reply to my 3 classmates. Plagiarism free 

I USED Q #3
You have read the novel and now it’s time to write about it. For our last essay, I am giving you five options to choose from. Please read our assignment sheet carefully before starting your essay. I have copied the instructions below:
English 104/Barsamian
Essay #2: Critical Analysis of Pride and Prejudice
Purpose: Literary criticism is an extension of the social activity of interpreting. One reader writes down his or her views on what a particular work of literature means so that others can respond to that interpretation. The critic’s specific purpose may be to make value judgments on a work, to explain his or her interpretation of the work, or to provide other readers with relevant historical or biographical information. The critic’s general purpose, in most cases, is to enrich the reader’s understanding of the literary work. Critics typically engage in dialogue or debate with other critics, using the views of other critics to develop their own points. Unfortunately, when critics assume that their readers are already familiar with previous criticism, the argument may be difficult to follow. Since this novel does not contain much action, its primary strength comes from the characters. Austen breathes life into them through their qualities, faults, choices, inconsistencies, and mistakes, which influences our own feelings and opinions about them. We are there to observe, be annoyed, laugh, sigh, and maybe even cry, but what is perhaps most powerful is we are there to learn from them.
Task: With literary criticism in mind, choose one of the following options and write a critical analysis:
Is pride a virtue or a vice in the novel?
Pride is directly discussed in a couple of occasions, but it is demonstrated in the actions of Mr. Darcy, Lady Catherine, and even Elizabeth. What is unclear, however, is whether this personality trait is to be condemned or praised. For example, the philosophical Mary Bennet claims that pride “is a failing indeed” but is also common to human nature. In analyzing Darcy’s mannerisms, the residents of Hertfordshire label him as proud (with a negative connotation, of course). However, a little later Darcy himself expresses that “where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation”. Which do you agree with? Is pride an inexcusable “failing” or can it be acceptable and even necessary at times?
Why are manners so important in the novel?
After Mr. Wickham relates his version of the connection between him and the Darcy family, Elizabeth validates his words by declaring “there was truth in his looks”. This is because Wickham’s smooth and appealing manners won over the entire village of Hertfordshire. Essentially, they are all guilty of hasty generalization when it comes to sketching the characters of these two men, but there is obviously an importance they place on manners. In fact, every character is judged either by others or implicitly by the author based on their manners (or lack thereof), which illustrates how significant it must be in the world of this novel. Why do you think this is? Can manners be deceiving? Are they an important part of social interaction?
What purpose do the ridiculous characters in the novel serve? 
Elizabeth is our heroine and Darcy definitely our hero; both have flaws and imperfections, and they are also an adequate blend of reason and emotion combined. However, with the exception of a few other characters, they are the only admirable ones. The rest of the characters, including Mrs. Bennet, Kitty, Lydia, Mary, Lady Catherine, and Mr. Collins are undeniably ridiculous. Being self-centered, self-involved, ignorant, and closed-minded, these characters are there to constantly annoy or produce mocking laughter. However, Austen gives them certain traits that we can recognize in a lot of people. With that in mind, is there a reason why she includes such a large number of ridiculous characters in her novel? What is Austen trying to teach or convey through the use of so many flawed characters?
Who is the moral authority of this novel?
When first meeting Lady Catherine, we are told that “she was not rendered formidable by silence; but whatever she said, was spoken in so authoritative a tone, as marked her self-importance”. Basically, since she has superiority in rank, she assumes that same superiority applies to all matters, whether she is a direct expert in it or not. However, just because she claims to be an authority in everything does not mean we believe her or find her credible. As a matter of fact, our experience with the faults and inconsistencies of these characters makes us constantly seek a moral center. We are in an endless quest to figure out who knows best and whose judgment we can rely on with confidence. Who do you choose as the moral authority of this novel and why?
How do estates symbolize their owner?
During Austen’s time, it was common for an estate to symbolize its owner. In other words, the estate said a lot about the quality of the person managing it. For instance, when Elizabeth sees Pemberley for the first time, she reflects, “She had never seen a place for which nature had done more, or where natural beauty had been so little counteracted by an awkward taste. They were all of them warm in their admiration; and at that moment she felt, that to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!” It may even be argued that Elizabeth’s feelings towards Darcy changed after seeing Pemberley for the first time. Choose an estate mentioned in the novel and explain how it symbolizes its owner. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your answer. This essay allows you to merge symbolism with a character analysis.
Guidelines: Please make sure you read the following carefully to receive a passing grade.
* Essay should be 4-6 pages in MLA format. For more information on MLA, visit: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/Links to an external site..
* Essay should be well-formatted and correctly cited. This includes a Works Cited page, in-text citations, and correct formatting of all visuals you incorporate.
* You are required to use 5 sources: 
The first source should be our book, Pride and Prejudice. Though I am not strict about this, you should have at least 3-4 quotations from the novel.
The second source should be one scholarly article from Jasna.org. This is a website dedicated specifically to Jane Austen and her work. It has tons of excellent scholarly articles covering numerous topics from Austen’s novels. You should quote from this source at least twice.
The third source should be a current newspaper or magazine article. Some blogs (depending on who is writing them) can also be an acceptable source type. You should quote from this source at least once.
The fourth source should be one you choose yourself, whether it is a media article (from a magazine, newspaper, website, or credible blog), a scholarly article (a scholarly source from a journal), or a book chapter (from a non-fiction book). You have the freedom to choose this one but whatever source you choose, please make sure it is credible. You should quote from this source at least once.
Finally, the fifth source should be a strong visual that you format correctly and analyze insightfully. Please consult our Visual Rhetoric slideshow to review the rules on using visuals. Don’t forget to include the citation information for this visual in your Works Cited page.
MY TEACHER SAID THAT MY THESIS IS NOT STRONG AND I DONT HAVE GOOD EXPLANATIONS AND BACKUPS FOR MY QUOTES

The writer ONLY needs to answer ONE of the questions. Please use the textbook provided for reference you can use outside sources but the primary source should be the textbook.
1.Describe the stages of the servant leadership approach. Compare and contrast moral and servant leadership.
2.Identify and describe the different styles of followership. Examine how leadership and followership are closely intertwined.

Journal and News/Mag ToC 
For this assignment, you are doing prep work for the Rhetorical Comparison Paper. You need to find one professional magazine in your field of study and one academic journal in your field of study. Please carefully review the Finding Professional Publications page so you know what is meant by “professional magazine” and “academic journal.” You should also carefully review the library’s resource guideLinks to an external site..
I have also posted a video explaining how to access the table of contents and then submit them in the announcements. 
Submit the table of contents for both your academic journal AND your magazine here.
For the online magazine or newspaper, you need to copy over the table of contents INTO A WORD DOCUMENT and then reformat it so it is easy to read. Maintain the links to the articles.
Place the ToC for the journal into the same word document and submit it here.

First, I need an outline for this essay with 1 thesis, 6 topic sentences and 2 in-text evidences for each topic sentences. It must be based on the persepolis novel by Marjane Satrapi, and another similar book or movie. 7 pages in total.