Literary Devices Choose one or two of the literary devices we have been focusing on (repetition, imagery, symbol, or irony) and explain how the author, Tim O’Brien, uses the technique(s) to show the impacts of war (essential question #1). You will first need to answer the question: What are the impacts of war? Once you have answered that, choose one or two of the devices that you think O’Brien uses in his novel to show that impact. Find several examples of the technique(s) and use them as the evidence in your body paragraphs. Explain how these techniques achieve O’Brien’s purpose.
Category: English and Literature
The writing is about two stories “Lawn” by Mona Simpson (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dr4HoAxIe7cDSQap-FVvrUvkL5C0Jmin/view) and “Theft” by Joyce Carol Oates (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UA-5CMosJN_S5MOZ3_Yo__B1SId5-X-E/view)
The prompt given:
“As you reread “Theft,” choose either Marya or Imogene as an example of the ways Oates creates a female character. When you reread “Lawns,” focus on how Simpson creates Jenny. You’ll need to read both stories for passages or moments that best represent how the authors create female characters. What arguments, ether acknowledged or unacknowledged, might each author be making about women?
Working from your examples, write an essay in which you discuss how Oates and Simpson represent women.”
The requirements are:
Essay must be at least 1,000 words
Your CLAIM should appear in the first paragraph
Use QUOTATIONS to qualify your points
Include in-text citations but NOT a Works Cited page
The conclusion should NOT merely restate your previous points
As a reminder this is a formal literary essay to be written in third person, using supporting quotes from the novel as evidence. There should be no personal narrative in this type of essay.
Final Paper Due On Canvas – 4 FULL pages (end of page 4) Plus Works Cited page.
The rubric is based on the same grading criteria developed by the English department and provided as a link in this course syllabus and in Elements of 1101 and 1102 on pages 34 and 35. It is the official grading criteria, and here is the short version with the most important elements with 5 strands:
1) Thesis/Argument – paper must provide a clearly stated argument in one sentence at the end of the introduction. The thesis must obviously be about the essay prompt, that is, making a relevant and valid argument in response to the prompt. 100 pts max (No thesis papers cannot pass)
2) Evidence/Quotation/Support – All body paragraphs must have quotes from the reading to support the thesis. All quotes need to be analyzed/explained and connected to overall argument/thesis. Quotes must be properly introduced. 100 pts max (A paper without supporting quotes cannot pass)
3) Organization -Topic sentences, transitions, logical order of body paragraphs. 80 pts max
4) Audience – Appropriate tone; no slang, informal English; no usage of You or I (Paper using first person narrative and/or second person “you” cannot pass) 60 pts max
5) Grammar/Language/Formatting – MLA style must be used throughout from the heading to works cited page; the Grammarly App is great to catch grammatical errors. 60 pts. max.
According to survey research the biggest problems faced by your generation (in no particular order) are:
Climate change
Debt
Economy
Drugs
Technology addiction
Social Media
Racism/discrimination
Wage inequality
Cost of living
Older generations
Rank your top three concerns from this list and then discuss why they are your top three. To what extent is there agreement in your group? In what ways can criminology help to understand the reasons for these problems?
The prompt is- describe what you feel are important issues that individuals and governments should be concerned about regarding the internet. What current solutions exist for the issues? What more do you feel needs to be done? Must use 2 citation websites
The file I attached is what I want it to be about
Assignment: In this in-class essay, narrate a personal experience which led to a realization, discovery, or change in your life; or an experience which led to a reevaluation of yourself or someone else.
General Purpose: To narrate the event, but more importantly, to think critically about it and then to explain its significance so that others might understand and identify with your experience.
Audience: A college level reader who could perhaps learn something from your experience or perhaps identify with it.
Organization: (1) Straight chronological; OR (2) begin at height of conflict/crisis and then retrace events leading up to that moment; OR (3) begin in the present and use flashback method
Point of View: First person. Avoid second person. Keep in mind your vantage point (your frame of reference) and your attitude about the subject (accepting, hostile, sarcastic, pleased). Your content will, to a great degree, dictate your point of view.
Details: You should SHOW not simply TELL. Use vivid, descriptive language where appropriate. Consider using some dialogue. Be careful in prioritizing information; avoid over-telling in some areas and under-telling in others; in other words, compress time where necessary so that paper does not go into unnecessary detail. Balance description with narration; make sure that narration is the priority.
Word Range: Minimum: 550 essay
essay topics can be pick from one below
An embarrassing experience
A memorable wedding or funeral
An exciting minute or two of a football game (or another sporting event)
Your first or last day at a job or new school
A disastrous date
A memorable moment of failure or success
An encounter that changed your life or taught you a lesson
An experience that led to renewed faith
A strange or unexpected encounter
An experience of how technology is more trouble than it’s worth
An experience that left you disillusioned
A frightening or dangerous experience
A memorable journey
An encounter with someone you were in awe of or afraid of
An occasion when you experienced rejection
Your first visit to the countryside (or to a large city)
thesis—-Basketball is overlooked as a healthy sport compared to football. -find people that think that basketball is not great or healthy or maybe people that like football better (need someone to argue with) -use interview or articles. issue—- is basketball healthier than football find our sources from stony brook library account- 5-8 sources(quality peer reviewd sources) intro opposing view point- respond to it 3 times (3 sections) supporting paragraphs using at least 2 sources to prove my point. conclusion ———————————————————————————– This is all the things that my professor told me I needed to write this 1st attachment- comparison and contrast info out of our textbook 2nd attachment- lecture audio explaining a student example of A+ argumentative essay. 3rd attachment- example for the previous attachment 4th attachment- lecture audio for another example of an argumentative essay 5th attachment- example for the previous attachment. The 6th attachment is the rubric———————————————————————————– Two typed, double-spaced papers are required. Although any one paper may be as short as four pages, the combined page count for all papers must be at least twelve pages. The typed papers will be developed from the journal assignments and should be revised, polished writing. Researched Argument Paper: This paper will take a position on an issue and use primary and secondary research. A successful paper will interact with multiple sources, analyze the arguments found in those sources, and build ones own ideas upon scholarly research. Topics for the paper will be suggested in class. The two research papers must be properly documented and formatted according to MLA, Chicago, or APA style. The style chosen should be appropriate to the topic and followed consistently. Your research may be primary (interviews, surveys) or secondary (books, articles). For your secondary research, print sources are preferred (books, periodicals, newspapers), but non-print sources (lecture, film, television, radio, the Internet) are also acceptable ———————————————————————————– For the sources you need to use the stony brook library data base to find sources for the paper. Here is the link to the database:https://library.stonybrook.edu/ ————————————————————————————
Your attorney has recently interviewed Dr. Willard Smith, who suffered an anaphylactic reaction to a dye that was used when administering a diagnostic test designed to test his pulmonary capacity. Because he temporarily stopped breathing but was not treated for about 10 minutes (it took that long for the paramedics to get to him), he became comatose for several weeks and it was believed he was going to die. He regained consciousness and was in physical therapy for almost a year, regaining about 60 percent of the mobility and 40 percent of the manual dexterity he had before the incident. He is no longer able to work as a veterinarian and has sustained substantial financial as well as emotional losses as a result.
Dr. Smith wants to sue the hospital where the test was administered. Your supervising attorney has asked you to do some preliminary research before she decides whether to accept this case.
Answer the following questions on the hypothetical facts above
1. What torts, if any, do you think Dr. Smith can sue for?
2. List the elements of each tort you think Dr. Smith can sue for.
3. Is malpractice relevant in this case?
4. If yes, describe and explain the standard of proof that must be applied in malpractice in this case.
Scenario 1
* Why must paint collected from a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident be taken from the area of the car suspected of being in contact with the victim?
* Where else should one collect paint from and why?
Scenario 2
* Describe the proper collection and preservation of paint evidence from an automobile suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run incident.
* Include details on proper collection.
* Explain why each step is necessary.
* Paint that is foreign to the suspect automobile is observed on the hood. What should you do with this additional evidence?
As a potential client, which rate structure would you be most amenable to? Fixed fee? Contingency fee? or Regular Hourly fee?
Answer the following questions based on Chapter 20.(APA citations)
(1) What is a garnishment? Give an example of when you would seek garnishment.
(2) What is a judgment?
(3) What is an offer of judgment? How does a defendant benefit by making an offer of judgment?
(4) What are two grounds for setting aside a judgment?
(5) What is the time limitation for vacating a judgment on the grounds of fraud?
Question:
Assume that you are an attorney at a law firm. You represent a plaintiff who was struck and injured by a car driven by Mr. Smith. The plaintiff has sued Mr. Smith and obtained a verdict against him for $200,000. You are concerned about whether Mr. Smith has assets and whether his insurance company, Car insurance, Inc., will provide coverage. What can you do to check on Mr. Smith’s assets and the insurance as soon as the judgment is entered?
2. In Illness as a Metaphor, Susan Sontag argues against the popular usage of military rhetoric to talk about cancer. Why is treating cancer, or disease in general, as an evil enemy problematic for Sontag? In 50-100 words.
3.Throughout Illness as a Metaphor, Susan Sontag shows how the imagery associated with tuberculosis and cancer reveals societal attitudes toward the diseases and people who contract them. Discuss one disease, illness, or disability of your choice and the metaphors that have accrued around it. What attitudes are present, and why are they necessary to recognize? In 250-300words.
Explain the benefits of using Excel as opposed to keeping track of calculations manually.
List 3 specific uses for an Excel spreadsheet in the field of nursing. Give specific examples of how you could or have used Excel in the field. Choose examples that you are familiar with, remembering that personal stories always makes a post more interesting.
