In a good essay, which paragraph do you write last?
Can you link paragraphs? What does that mean?
How long should a sentence be?
How often should you repeat a word in a paragraph?
Are conjunctions and contractions, good or bad?
Does the research or reading frustrate you?
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In the major essay (below), the main component is IMAGERY, especially in the poem by John Updike. Notice how even the main character's name reflects this! You should be able to list at least 5 examples of imagery in Ex-Basketball Player. Research these words: tiers, applause, Nibs, Necco Wafers S's and O's. Ask your parents or teacher to help with that one.
This week's assignment looks at ALLEGORY. Read Stephen Crane's very short, short story, A Dark Brown Dog. Is the story about a dog, or does the dog reflect something else: a period in time, even today? Explain in a few sentences. Hints: slavery, police shootings, immigration.
A Dark Brown Dog (americanliterature.com)
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Do you know how to write a proper thesis statement or argument without using the 'first person?' In a good essay, which paragraph ...
