Writing Style Analysis
We have finished our author study of Edgar Allan Poe. During this unit, you have read several works by this classic American writer, as well as learned about some of the trademarks of his style. For this writing assessment, you will be graded on how well you analyze one of Poe's stories on your own. Follow these guidelines for completing this assignment:
1. Pick a Poe story (not a poem). Can NOT be one we read in class. Check out the following website for a collection of Poe's works: www.poestories.com
2. In a well-written essay, which incorporates quotes and examples from multiple Poe tales, COMPARE the story you read with the Poe storties we read in class. Explain some of the characteristics of this story, which are similar to the stories we've read already. In other words: explain the "trademarks" of Poe's writing as illustrated by the tale you chose to read. What elements of this story are similar to those in other stories of his which we've read? What things does Poe seem to do consistently in all of his stories to make them "appeal" to the reader and make them "come alive" for his audience?
3. The essay should contain a clear introduction, at least three body paragraphs for support and a conclusion (Suggested length: 700-1000 words).
4. Due by 11/26/12 on turnitin.com on midnight
"The Black Cat"
Homework......Due next class period
1. Re-read "The Black Cat"
2. Print out slides 11 & 12 (see powerpoint below) and complete two-column notes OR
3. Rewrite and complete onto your own paper and keep in your notes
1. Re-read "The Black Cat"
2. Print out slides 11 & 12 (see powerpoint below) and complete two-column notes OR
3. Rewrite and complete onto your own paper and keep in your notes
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"The Tell-Tale Heart"
Compare/Contrast Essay due dates:
Online submission: By midnight on 10/1
Hardbopy submission: In class on Friday 10/2
Remember!!! You may NOT e-mail me your essay, or come to my classroom and ask to print it out.
Late essays will receive HALF credit!
Online submission: By midnight on 10/1
Hardbopy submission: In class on Friday 10/2
Remember!!! You may NOT e-mail me your essay, or come to my classroom and ask to print it out.
Late essays will receive HALF credit!
"The Cask of Amontillado" (text only)
Audio version available on EDMODO !!!