Category: ENGLISH

What are the political implications of the work? Who in the work is powerful and powerless? Does the text approve of the status quo? Does it advocate or depict revolution? Does the text cry out for change? Does the text leave mixed messages?

Who is presented as hero/heroine in the work? What heroic qualities does he/she possess? Does he/she partially fail? How does he/she develop as a hero/heroine? What are the steps in the hero’s/heroine’s formation? What in particular advocates certain qualities of mind and action?

What are the political implications of the work? Who in the work is powerful and powerless? Does the text approve of the status quo? Does it advocate or depict revolution? Does the text cry out for change? Does the text leave mixed messages?

Whom (or what group or what attitudes) does the work demonize? What does the author (or components of his society) define itself against? Why might the author find these qualities threatening or dangerous?

What model(s) of femininity is/are depicted? Which are approved, rejected, corrected, preferred, etc.?

What model(s) of masculinity is/are depicted? Which are approved, rejected, corrected, preferred, etc.?

What seems to be the psychological quirks/neuroses of the characters (or even author)?

What audience(s) was the work conceived? What message(s) does the author have for its discreet audience? What tone or attitude does the author take toward the audience? Does he flatter, cajole, coax, reprimand? What is the author’s purpose in writing this text.

What is the true history of the events told by Delaney? Does he follow the truth closely? Why do you think he tells the story of Ireland in this way? This discussion compares Irish history to the story (stories) written by Delaney.

 Describe an important moment or event in your literacy development. Explain the significance of this event.

Choose only one of the following topics for your essay.

Narrate an experience you had with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. Explain the significance of this experience.

Describe an important moment or event in your literacy development. Explain the significance of this event.

Narrate a time when your literacy skills have helped you achieve a personal goal or accomplishment. Explain the significance of this accomplishment.

Describe a time when you have used reading or writing to learn in an environment other than the classroom. Explain the significance of this event.

“Why should racist imagery be more important than ending a long cycle of humiliating our most marginalized citizens?”

Formal Essay 1

Must read the article:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1raQ_Bu3z8PLu9Z7EBzsT7monbfXze2o4/view

Compose a persuasive essay response (minimum 500 words) that provides and supports an opinion (argument, claim) specifically about the light green, yellow, and light gray highlighted sections of the article.

Specifically provide a thesis about the authors’ contention that the name “Braves” is derogatory, racist, humiliating, and offensive.

Anywhere in your essay after the introductory paragraph, respond to the following question in the Streeter article: “Why should racist imagery be more important than ending a long cycle of humiliating our most marginalized citizens?”

Would the criminal justice practitioner’s actions pass the “front-page test”? Thoroughly explain your answer.

Ethic Final

Utilize Internet search engines to identify a scenario that directly or indirectly relates to a topic we discussed this semester (i.e., an ethical transgression involving a criminal justice practitioner). Would the criminal justice practitioner’s actions pass the “front-page test”? Thoroughly explain your answer.

 Describe the Rhetorical Situation of the visual (purpose, audience, context).Are there ways that the visual elements could be presented differently for a better result? What aspects of the visual are most effective? Explain.

Discussion Thread: Visual Rhetorical Analysis

Describe the Rhetorical Situation of the visual (purpose, audience, context).

How do the visual elements persuade the viewer to think or act in a certain way? Give specific examples of visual elements in the visual.

Are the elements effective considering the Rhetorical Situation you have identified? Explain.

Are there ways that the visual elements could be presented differently for a better result? What aspects of the visual are most effective? Explain.

Is the visual using pathos, ethos, or logos? Explain.