1. In at least 100-125 words, post a response to the assigned reading by analyzing the text (this is a close reading; do not summarize the story). Discuss your notion of what is a ‘genius’. What perceptions, denotations, and connotations did you have about ‘geniuses’ before you read “The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1”? How do you feel now about the term ‘genius’ after you have read? How (if any) will you use the term ‘genius’ in the future?
2. Quote the most powerful passage from the assigned reading in the correct MLA format (Links to an external site.).
3. Provide the correct Works Cited citation (Links to an external site.) for your quoted passage.