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After reading a short story by Mark Twain write a literary analysis of one story describing how Twain uses literary devices to provide and enhance the satire that speaks to society's need to look at themselves and their follies and foibles in the hope of making an improvement in the foolishness and corruption of society. Support the understanding of satire with references to the text by describing three specific literary devices Twain uses to help him develop the satire in his story.

Essay on Oedipus Rex: Include and analyze at least one piece of evidence per body paragraph; includes proper MLA format

Students will deliver a speech that is at least X minutes in length that informs the class of a topic of the students choosing. The topic must be school-appropriate.

Essay on theme in Macbeth; include and analyze at least one piece of evidence per body paragraph; includes proper MLA format parenthetical documentation

For this research essay, you are to research a topic of your choice. It can concern an event, person, or place. This is to be 3000-4000 words long. The paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information, credibility of sources and relevance of included information.

Annotated Bibliography

Have we listened to Mary Shelley's "Cautionary Tale" regarding scientific advancements?

Students have selected one of the sonnet types below and have written an original sonnet based on that structure (Spencerain, Petrachan, or Shakespearean). They are expected to employ, manipulate, and recite various poetic devices with mastery during the rectial of this original sonnet. Please use the rubric below and grade them accordingly. Place this rubric in my box after it is completed. Thank you for taking the time to listen to and grade these sonnets.

Golding, in an interview, explained the theme and the moral. After reading, apply this quote to the novel, using examples from the text.

Find a fictional character from a piece of fiction read in class and create a psychological profile. Using this character, write a 2-3 page paper that discusses factors that lead to your diagnosis.

How would you characterize Lady Macbeth after Acts I-II?

Student-created Essential Questions

How would you characterize Lady Macbeth at the end of Act I?

Exploring how Steinbeck uses the 9 senses to establish setting in Chapter One

Analytical Essay rubric on using literary elemetents in selected shorts stories.