Create a new Microsoft Word document; include a header, heading and title following MLA formatting rules (current edition). See MLA Formatting and Style Guide // Purdue Writing Lab Links to an external site.
You must select your two favorite short stories and the novel to analyze from the Fiction Reading List. You must include the novel.
Compare and contrast three of the following literary device categories: Plot, Point of View, Character, Setting, Tone and Style, Theme, and Symbolism in the three works required. You may only use the literature from the Fiction Reading List. Use either the 1) similarities to differences or 2) point to point organizational pattern and transitional language provided on the Comparison and Contrast sheets.
Articulate an understanding of the literature selected in the essay as well as the literary terms selected for analysis rather than merely summarizing the literature articulated by external sources.
Write your essay using American Standard English. Incorporate proper syntax and grammar. Follow proper MLA formatting rules and include a well-crafted Works Cited page. A well-crafted 2-5 page (of text) essay; is required. Attach the file and then click the submit button. Do not use more than four external sources (this limit does not include the two short stories or novel) for in text citations.
I want to read thoughtful essays that clearly demonstrate your unique voice, analysis, and insight based on your research efforts.
The two short stories listed needs to be compared and contrasted using three of the any literary device categories listed above.
