Short story analytical essay

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Short story chosen is The Rocking Horse Winner by david herbert lawrence the citing and works cited page needs to be from the book and pages attached Directions: Write a well-developed (2-3 page) analytical essay in which you examine the writer’s use of literary tools to convey the overarching theme of the text. Your essay should adhere to all MLA documentation standards. You may not incorporate outside sources for this essay. Each idea you present should be supported by textual evidence (correctly cited). You do NEED to include a work cited page since you are using your textbook as a source. Therefore, you should include in-text citations throughout the essay. A good rule of thumb is to provide at least 3 pieces of textual evidence per literary device. For example, if you choose to discuss how irony is used; you will need three examples of irony from the short story. Your grade will be based on your understanding of the text, understanding of the writer’s utilization of the literary tools, and your ability to provide textual support for your claims. It should be at least 2 full pages but no more than 3 (double-spaced). You will submit your essay electronically via CANVAS. It will be automatically checked for plagiarism by the external tool, Turnitin.com. Be sure to print or screen shot the essay submission confirmation receipt; this is your proof that it was submitted by the due date. The essay link will remain open for one week after the initial due date; however, ten points will be deducted each DAY it is late. No credit will be awarded after one week of the due date. Any work showing evidence of plagiarism will receive a zero (see Course Syllabus). **If you need additional help selecting a topic, please let me know. I will be glad to help. Don’t wait until the last minute to begin working! Topic: You may choose to examine any of the short stories we have read this semester (except “The Lottery” or one which you have already written about for Essay #1). Basically, choose another one that really speaks to you, one which interests you. Sample Outline (for your organizational assistance ONLY!) Intro: briefly state the author’s name, title of the work, and provide a short synopsis of the story (without giving too much plot information). You may wish to provide a brief detail of the history of the time period in which the story takes place. The focus of your essay should primarily explain how the writer uses three literary tools to convey the overarching theme of the story. For example, (since you may NOT write about “The Lottery,”) you might examine how Jackson uses symbolism, irony, and characterization to convey the dangers of blindly following tradition. Simply stating that the writer uses three literary devices in the story and then listing them won’t suffice. You need to analyze (show; don’t tell!) End your introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that addresses the topic. PLEASE HIGHLIGHT YOUR THESIS IN YELLOW, so that I know that YOU KNOW how to develop an appropriate thesis statement. It is always a good idea to be sure each paragraph has a concluding/summation (So What) sentence which ties everything nicely together. Also, be sure to use effective transitions between paragraphs and embedded inside the paragraphs between examples). See Sample Paper for additional suggestions! First, Jackson uses symbolism to represent the effects of death and decay when blindly following tradition. Example 1 (with textual support) Example 2 (with textual support) Example 3 (with textual support) Additionally, Jackson uses irony to shock the reader of the dangers of small town America. 1 2 3 Ultimately, Jackson utilizes characterization to portray the evils of common, everyday neighbors. 1 2 3 Conclusion: Sum up your points and restate your thesis to provide closure to the essay. Remember: your job is to explain how the author utilizes the tools to convey meaning. Anyone can simply identify symbolism, irony, and characterization. You, the expert, will need to show why/how the writer uses them to “get the job done.” Later, you will pair your findings with what other critics say about the pieces. Be sure to look at my Tips for Writing an Analytical Essay and Sample MLA Paper for extra help. *** Also, you may want to go ahead and schedule a tutoring session with a professional tutor at , so that your work is proofed before submitting to me. With as many online students as we now have, it is imperative that you schedule early and set yourself a deadline to have the work finished. You can schedule a time with an online tutor via AdvisorTrac. You will choose tutoring service. Visit the Owl at Purdue Online for additional help with MLA in-text citations. See Tips for Writing an Analytical Essay as well. REQUIREMENTS MLA FORMAT ONLY (NO TITLE PAGE) 3rd PERSON ONLY!! (No 1st Person (I) or 2nd Person (you)!!!!! 2 FULL PAGES (no more than 3) 1 inch MARGINS ALL AROUND USE MICROSOFT WORD ONLY (You have a free download of Microsoft Office 365 on the website). 12 POINT TIMES NEW ROMAN DOUBLE-SPACED SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS (THE ENTIRE ESSAY SHOULDN’T BE ONE PARAGRAPH). ESSAY SHOULD HAVE A TITLE (SOMETHING SUCH AS… Emily Grierson: A Victim of the Old Sout