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Assignment: Transcendentalism in Poetry Essay
Choose one of the following prompts and develop a three paragraph essay in response. All essays must be submitted on portal before the deadline and submitted as a hard copy in class on Wednesday.
Prompt I: In his short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, the author represents the main character as an unreliable narrator. By referring to evidence from the text, explain whether or not you believe the narrator to be unreliable and unstable.
Prompt II: In her poem "Dear March", Emily Dickinson represents elements of the transcendentalist movement such as love of nature and individualism. By referring to evidence from the text, show how the writer utilizes poetic devices to show her attachment to nature.
Essay structure:
I. Introduction (4 to 5 sentences, 100-150 words)
1. Brief information about the author
2. The type of writing the work belongs to (Gothic literature)
3. Rephrase the question/prompt
4. Thesis statement: What you are trying to prove in the essay
II. Body Paragraph (6-7 sentences, 200-250 words)
1. Point
2. Evidence or Quotes from the text
3. Explain referring to literary devices
4. Evidence or quote
5. Explain referring to literary devices
6. Link back to your point
III. Conclusion (3 sentences, 100 words)
1. Summarize the key points you made
2. State your opinion: How does this type of writing affect the reader? How does it connect to other works or your own life?