Category: English

Write a paper in which you chart a trend or tradition over the last three generations. Study  how something has changed over three different time periods; your paper must offer insight explaining why those changes have taken place and how those changes have affected society.
Choose a topic related to your field of study and (ideally) your larger research project. Refine your topic so that the material falls within a manageable framework. The resulting research should be applicable as background information for your major research project (some, but not all, sources may overlap). Ultimately, the information revealed by this project may be condensed and offered as essential background knowledge for your audience to understand your argument in the forthcoming research paper.
Remember that your findings must include an analytical discourse that explains how these changes have occurred, how these changes have affected society, and why these changes took place. Your thesis should focus singularly on whether the trend got better or worse, and supporting ideas should offer the reason(s) for the changes. Keep in mind that a change need not be positive; in fact, you may find that the change produced both positive and negative outcomes. While the time-periods discussed should be clear and can function as organizing principles, focus your discourse on reasons why the trend got better or worse during each time-period.
Requirements:
1. At least 4 full pages of content (excluding references and title pages); paper should not exceed 8 pages in length.
2. Conform to APA style including a title page and appropriate level headings (1st and 2nd level headings only), and all other APA style requirements. An Abstract is no longer required for student writing in APA style.
3. You must have at least 3 sources, appropriate scholarly sources. Do NOT use one source that covers all three generations/areas that you are discussing. There are many sources that cover a topic’s history over different periods of time, but you need less general sources. Your paper must integrate multiple sources and not rely heavily on just one or two. This should be an analytical research paper, not a summary of other sources.

Review the two prompts below. Utilize direct quotations to analyze and connect back to  your main point/argument/perspective to help support your responses.
1. There are two dominant supportive women friends who love and help Edna in their own ways. Mademoiselle Reisz and Adele Ratignolle. How are those two women different from each other? How do they each impact Edna’s growth and evolution through the text?
2. What is the role of sleep and the state of being awake in the text? What does the texts title mean in reference to this? What does it mean to ” awaken”? How is this significant for what happens to Edna ? What is Edna “awakening” to or from?

ENGL 2112(World Literature – Modern) Test Two Summer 2024 Directions: First, respond to the question below; Second, compose a multi-paragraph essay that has an average length of about two double-spaced pages; Third, plan to spend much time on the essay, being careful to provide a clear and precise thesis that addresses and answers the question; use facts from the works selected to support your argument; utilize standard English in the essay; employ essay structure and essay map in composing your essay; demonstrate familiarity with the context of the works selected; and provide adequate details, quotations, and explanation of ideas to support your argument. Question 1. Justify the title of Achebe’s novel, Things Fall Apart. Date Due: 6/20/2024

Project Overview
In this project, you will draft a proposal for your company’s leadership team
and receive feedback from colleagues on your proposal. You will also provide
feedback to your colleagues on their proposals. You will decide which
feedback you want to include in your final proposal. Finally, you will reflect on
the process of giving and receiving feedback.
The ability to analyze information and effectively communicate your findings
are important professional skills.
Competency
In this project, you will master the following competencies:
● Craft written messages for an intended audience
Scenario
You work for Acme Widget Company, which sells toys, games, bicycle

Research Paper Outline
Thesis Statement: In Langston Hughes’s “Dream Deferred,” he reflects over the historical context of racial discrimination during the Harlem Renaissance, expresses his personal stance on the topic, explores its modern implications, and considers the biblical perspective on social justice.
Introduction:
Introduction to the poem “Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes.
Introduction to the social & political issue of racial discrimination during the Harlem Renaissance.
Thesis statement.
Main Point #1: Historical Context of Racial Discrimination during the Harlem Renaissance
Topic Sentence: The historical backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance shines light on the  racial discrimination during that time..
Subpoint #1: The socio-political climate of the early 20th century was marked by segregation and oppression.
Claim: Racial segregation laws restricted African Americans access to education, jobs, and public facilities.
Evidence: Examples of Jim Crow laws and racial violence against African Americans.
Analysis: These discriminatory practices fueled a sense of frustration and discontent among the African American community.
Subpoint #2: The Harlem Renaissance served as a cultural and intellectual movement among racial conflict.
Claim: Despite facing adversity, African American artists and writers found ways to express themselves creatively.
Evidence: Figures like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington emerged during this period.
Analysis: Their works often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the African American community.
Main Point #2: Langston Hughes’s Perspective on Racial Discrimination
Topic Sentence: Langston Hughes’s poem “Dream Deferred” Summarizes his view on how racial discrimination affects people.
Subpoint #1: Hughes portrays the deferred dreams of African Americans as a result of societal oppression.
Claim: The poem illustrates the consequences of denying people equal opportunities and rights.
Evidence: Lines such as “What happens to a dream deferred?” and “Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” create imagery of loss.
Analysis: Hughes suggests that prolonged injustice leads to frustration and disillusionment within the African American community.
Subpoint #2: However, Hughes also inspires the poem with a sense of resilience and hope.
Claim: Despite the adversity, the speaker’s dreams continue, though change.
Evidence: The line “Or does it explode?” implies the potential for transformative action and resistance.
Analysis: Hughes acknowledges the enduring spirit of resilience among African Americans in the face of adversity.
Main Point #3: Modern Perception of Racial Discrimination
Topic Sentence: Racism still affects people today but in different ways.
Subpoint #1: Differences in things like education, health care, and how the law treats people from different races still exist, even though laws say everyone should be treated the same.
Claim: Even with laws against discrimination, there are still gaps between different races in things like education and health care.
Evidence: Facts and figures that show differences in how people from different races are treated.
Analysis: These differences show how history still affects how society treats people today.
Subpoint #2: Movements like Black Lives Matter show how people are fighting for fairness and equal treatment.
Claim: Movements like Black Lives Matter are trying to make things more fair for people of all races.
Evidence: Examples of protests and changes in laws that have happened because of these movements.
Analysis: These movements are trying to make sure everyone gets treated the same, no matter their race.
Main Point #4: Biblical Perspective on Racial Discrimination
Topic Sentence: The Bible says it’s important to treat everyone fairly, no matter their race.
Subpoint #1: The Bible teaches that everyone deserves respect and fairness.
Claim: Verses in the Bible say everyone should be treated with love and fairness, regardless of their race.
Evidence: Examples from the Bible that talk about treating everyone equally.
Analysis: These teachings show that Christians should work against unfair treatment and support those who are treated unfairly.
Subpoint #2: Jesus taught about being fair to everyone, no matter who they were.
Claim: Jesus showed by example that everyone deserves to be treated with respect no matter their race.
Evidence: Stories from the Bible about Jesus treating everyone with kindness.
Analysis: Jesus’ actions teach Christians to fight against racism and to treat everyone equally.
Conclusion:
Sum up the main ideas from the paper, showing how history, literature, society, and religion all say we should treat everyone the same.
Say again how important it is to make sure everyone is treated fairly and to fight against racism so everyone can live in a fair and equal world.
1. Works Cited:
Hughes, Langston. “Dream Deferred.” Selected Poems of Langston Hughes, Vintage Books, 1990, pp. 125.
Summary/Paraphrase:
In “Dream Deferred,” Langston Hughes talks about the consequences of deferred dreams in the context of racial discrimination and oppression. The poem reflects the frustrations and struggles of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance.
Direct Quotations:
“What happens to a dream deferred? / Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?” (Hughes 1-3).
“Or does it explode?” (Hughes 11).
2. Works Cited:
Smith, John. “The Historical Context of the Civil Rights Movement.” Journal of African American History, vol. 102, no. 3, 2017, pp. 432-445.
Summary/Paraphrase:
This article discusses the key events and social conditions of the Civil Rights Movement that influenced African American writers like Langston Hughes. It talks about the impact of racial discrimination on the artistic expression of African Americans during this period.
Direct Quotations:
“The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by widespread protests and activism for racial equality” (Smith 433).
“African American writers played a significant role in advocating for social change through their literature” (Smith 439).
3. Works Cited:
Jones, Mary. “The Societal Impact of the Harlem Renaissance.” Harlem Renaissance Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2019, pp. 87-102.
Summary/Paraphrase:
This article examines the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African American culture and society. It shows how the cultural and artistic achievements of this period played a big role in shaping the identity and consciousness of African Americans.
Direct Quotations:
“The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening that celebrated African American art, music, literature, and intellectualism” (Jones 89).
“Through their creative expression, Harlem Renaissance writers challenged racial stereotypes and advocated for social justice” (Jones 95).
4. Works Cited:
Brown, Sarah. “Contemporary Relevance of Langston Hughes’s ‘Dream Deferred’.” Modern Poetry Today, vol. 35, no. 4, 2020, pp. 210-225.
Summary/Paraphrase:
This article explores the relevance of Langston Hughes’s poem “Dream Deferred” in the context of ongoing struggles for racial equality and social justice. It examines how the themes of deferred dreams and racial oppression correlate with current political issues.
Direct Quotations:
“Hughes’s ‘Dream Deferred’ continues to resonate with readers today, reflecting the persistent struggles for racial equality and social justice” (Brown 214).
“The poem serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of systemic racism and the importance of addressing social injustices” (Brown 221).
5. Works Cited:
Johnson, Michael. “Analyzing Imagery in Langston Hughes’s Poetry.” Literary Analysis Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 2, 2018, pp. 78-91.
Summary/Paraphrase:
This scholarly article dives into the use of imagery in Langston Hughes’s poetry, including “Dream Deferred.” It examines how Hughes uses vivid imagery to evoke the emotions and experiences of African Americans in the context of racial discrimination and societal struggles.
Direct Quotations:
“Hughes’s adept use of imagery creates powerful visual and sensory experiences for readers, drawing them into the lived realities of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance” (Johnson 80).
“Through his skillful use of imagery, Hughes conveys the complex layers of emotions associated with deferred dreams, offering readers a profound insight into the human condition” (Johnson 88).
6. Works Cited:
Davis, Emily. “Symbolism and Theme in Langston Hughes’s ‘Dream Deferred’.” Symbolism Studies, vol. 22, no. 3, 2019, pp. 150-165.
Summary/Paraphrase:
This article analyzes the symbolism elements in Langston Hughes’s poem “Dream Deferred.” It shows how Hughes uses symbolism to represent the struggles of African Americans, shining light on the broader theme of social justice.
Direct Quotations:
“Hughes’s use of symbolism adds depth and complexity to ‘Dream Deferred,’ inviting readers to contemplate the profound implications of deferred dreams within the context of racial oppression” (Davis 153).
“Through his exploration of symbolism and theme, Hughes offers a poignant commentary on the enduring legacy of racial injustice and the resilience of the human spirit” (Davis 160).
Topic, Research Questions, and Key Terms
Directions: Read and answer each of the following questions in complete sentences. Save the document and upload it to the assignment drop box. 
Which poem and author have you chosen for your research paper? Remember to choose one from this list: (10 points)
“Cry of the Children” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes
“Song of the Chattahoochee” by Sidney Lanier
I have chosen “Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes
What issue and historical context will you discuss in your research paper? (10 points)
I will discuss the issue of racial discrimination and the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance.
What are the poet’s general feelings about this issue? (10 points)
Langston Hughes has a sense of frustration and urgency about the issue of racial discrimination.
Provide at least 4 (four) of the research questions you have come up with, one for each section of your paper. (40 points)
Historical Context: What were the key events and social conditions of the Civil Rights Movement that influenced Langston Hughes “Dream Deferred”?
Poetic Analysis: How does Langston Hughes use literary devices like imagery, metaphor, and symbolism to depict the theme of deferred dreams in the poem?
Societal Impact: What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on African American culture and how does this influence the interpretation of “Dream Deferred”?
Contemporary Relevance: In what ways does the theme of deferred dreams in “Dream Deferred” correlate with struggles on racial equality and social justice in today’s society?
From those 4 (four) research questions, provide at least 4 key terms that you plan to use for your research. (30 points)
1. Civil Rights Movement
2. Harlem Renaissance
3. Imagery
4. Deferred Dreams

this essay should answer the following question regarding the primary source and secondary source. How does the author use word choice (denotation/connotation), imagery or description,
and tone to convey their main idea?Articulate your claim and support your ideas using specific evidence from the primary source
and the provided secondary source. please use mla format for the final essay. The rough draft below needs to be rewritten and have at least 2 evidence included from the secondary source provided. Please reuse the evidence in the rough draft for the final as well as the additional evidence from the second source provided below. this should be based of the rough draft.
https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~cinichol/CreativeWriting/323/MarquezManwithWings.htm

You will not be using MLA format, but you must write the information in 
sentences.
Do not use more than two quotations. Remember, this paper should be written mainly in your own words. If the essay has less than 90% of the informati on in your own words, points will be deducted
You do not need an introduction
Copy all the red words for element one. This will be your first heading. Yes, copy all the red words means copy every single red word. Five percent will be deducted for not copying all the red words. (the red words count as part of the 1,200 words.
you follow this for all seven elements…. copy all the red words for each element. underneath the red words, write a pargraph with page number, name of tribe, and example
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Discussion Board Assignment: Agree or disagree with the following claim and explain why: “Dead Yellow Women” is a Gothic hardboiled detective story. Use knowledge learned from Week 1 on Gothic and detective fiction to write your response. Be sure to include references to the Bluebeard story. You must apply Gothic conventions. As usual cite specific examples from the story, along with brief quotations, to support your ideas.
Reminders: You MUST quote and explain quotes from the story. You must integrate material from course lectures (and be explicit about it). And, as always, any post strongly suspected of being AI-generated will most likely fail.

Basic Requirements:
Type of writing expected – Cause and Effect and Comparison-Contrast
Length requirements – 500 words
Formatting requirements – MLA format
Documentation format – MLA citations necessary
Amount or type of research expected – Minimal outside research necessary
The focus of this second essay will be on cause-effect and comparison-contrast. You have two options regarding the subject matter:
Write a comparison-contrast essay discussing the differences between the two famous historical figures. Focus on specific similarities and differences. Feel free to use specific examples from different spheres of influences, like music, film or literature, but be sure that they are analogous. Some things you might want to think about:
What are the backgrounds of the individuals?
Where are they from?
Discuss their achievements and accolades.
What is the public perception of these people?
Objectives
Students will practice different types of invention strategies.
Students will appeal to the emotions of their audience in their own essays.
Students will write effective introductions.
Students will experiment with analytical skills.
Students will practice cause and effect and comparison.
Evaluation Criteria
The most important thing is that you fully use your analytical skills in using the appropriate rhetorical structure.
I will be looking to see how well you appeal to your audience and how well you stress the logical and emotional aspects of your association with the person/place. Also, I will be looking for the use of opening and concluding strategies.
The style will be formal, and I want to see how well you can utilize the standards of American Edited English.
I will be looking to see how well you incorporate cause and effect and comparison into your essay.
I will focus on the quality of your introduction.
I am not looking for grammatical perfection, but the essay must be readable and free of mechanical errors that distract your reader.

Assignment for Paper 2 (Literary Analysis)
Topic
After reading Wilkie Collins’s short story,”Mrs. Zant and the Ghost”, identify the main idea of the story. What is the overall lesson to be gathered from the reading? How does the belief in the afterlife during the Victorian Era fit into the theme of the story? 
Theme: a subject that recurs in a piece of literature. 
Structure
The five general steps of understanding and writing literary analysis: 
choosing and focusing a topic, 
gathering, 
presenting and analyzing textual evidence, and 
concluding.
Formatting and Mechanics
Use MLA Formatting, as discussed in the lectures.
Make sure that you proofread your paper carefully before turning it in.
The essay MUST be uploaded as a Word document. It will not be graded if it is submitted in another way.
Length
The final draft of this paper should be 4-5 pages long. This means that at minimum, your paper should hit the bottom of page 4. Anything less is an incomplete paper.