What have you noticed about Hill’s narrative structure? Why would he have opted for this framing? What have you noticed about Aminata’s development as a character? Likely this will be in res

Reflection for Book 1, The book Of Negroes New version Remember that a reflection is meant to be more freeing than an essay. You do not need an introduction with a thesis. You are welcome to have a variety of opinions, one for each paragraph. Approx. length –...

How did Zimmerman use the design elements to convey ideas and emotions? What did you most appreciate about her design choices? Be specific. reference: White Snake performance by Zimmerman

Reflect: For each excerpt, In a few sentences describe which design elements most stood out to you and why. How did Zimmerman use the design elements to convey ideas and emotions? What did you most appreciate about her design choices? Be specific. reference: White...

Compose one or two paragraphs, describe qualities of each type of music described in the following lines, and how each type of music is an appropriate simile for each type of plant. “The wil

REFERENCE: Simile: Willow and Ginkgo by Eve Merriam The willow is like an etching, A Fine-lined against the sky. B The ginkgo is like a crude sketch, A Hardly worthy to be signed. B The willow’s music is like a soprano, (5) C Delicate and thin. D The...

How would you characterize this writer’s style and use of language? Again, provide support from the story. How does each author use implication instead of direct statement/explanation?

Reference: “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway or “Fern” by Jean Toomer How would you characterize this writer’s style and use of language? Again, provide support from the story. How does each author use implication instead...

Compose a journal entry about a career goal or continue journaling about building your personal brand. You may handwrite or type your journal, and it will not be graded for content and gramm

Reference the career prompts in Wk 1 – Journal Entry if you are looking for ideas to write about. compose a journal entry about a career goal or continue journaling about building your personal brand. You may handwrite or type your journal, and it will not be...

What are some examples of paradox in “The Birthmark”? How does Hawthorne’s use of paradox affect your understanding of the characters and the plot? Use evidence from the text to support your

Refer to “The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne in Journeys in Literature: American Traditions. Respond to the prompt. Authors use paradox to present ideas that, on the surface, seem contradictory. But with deeper analysis, readers figure out that the...

What trends have there been in crime since the 1990s? What sociological factors contribute to “crime”? Identify and describe public perceptions about crime in the United States. Compare the

Recall the crime statistics presented in this lesson. What trends have there been in crime since the 1990s? What sociological factors contribute to “crime”? Identify and describe public perceptions about crime in the United States. Compare the perceptions...

How does the play tackle the theme of “The American Dream” in the context of these characters experiences? What issues are raised in regard to “The American Dream”? Explain. What seems to b

Real Women have curves. How does the play tackle the theme of “The American Dream” in the context of these characters experiences? What issues are raised in regard to “The American Dream”? Explain. What seems to be the point the play is making...

Discuss the conflict between Ana and the other women. What do you feel the conflict is really about? Explain. Do you think Ana truly respects the other women by the end of the play? What mak

Real women have curves. Discuss the conflict between Ana and the other women. What do you feel the conflict is really about? Explain. Do you think Ana truly respects the other women by the end of the play? What makes you say so? include citations from the text

What ideas were important to the Sumerians? What did they expect of their rulers? What values did they want their heroes to embody? Use specific examples from the epic to support your argume

Reading literature, and especially epic literature, is like looking through a window at the culture from which it emerged. Based on your reading of this ancient text, discuss what The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals about the values – the moral ideas and standards of...

Identify and explain poetic devices in the poem. How are the words arranged? What is the effect on the reader? Identify word clusters to help you determine the theme or main idea of

read this poem I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe and answer these questions What can you learn from the title of the poem? Identify and explain poetic devices in the poem. How are the words arranged? What is the effect on the reader? Identify word clusters to help you...

What type of viewpoint does D.H. Lawrence employ? 2. Comment on the effectiveness of the viewpoint. 3. How would you describe the story’s mood? Talk about how the house affects the story’s m

Read the story from this link https://www.classicshorts.com/stories/rockwinr.html and answer questions. 1. What type of viewpoint does D.H. Lawrence employ? 2. Comment on the effectiveness of the viewpoint. 3. How would you describe the story’s mood? Talk about...