Week 2 Project(750-800 words)

Assignment

Task: Submit to complete this assignment

Poetry Analysis

By the due date assigned, attach your essay as a Microsoft Word document to the Project

Submission Area.

Compose an essay of 750 words and 5 or more paragraphs in which you offer your interpretation of

a literary element (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization) in one of the assigned

poems. Choose any poem from our Week 1 or Week 2 poetry reading list.

Tips for the Essay

Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quotation from the poem, or

interesting idea. Then, connect to the poem and mention the title and the author. End your

introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the poem.

The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the poem that help to

illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the poem and analyze specific lines that support

your argument. Typically, body paragraphs will contain at least two short quotations each as

supporting evidence. Do not do any outside research. This should be only your own interpretation.

Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the

significance of the thesis. Finish this paragraph with a strong and satisfying ending.

APA Reminder

Use APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page and use

proper font and spacing. End with a separate references page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on

avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources.

Submit your final draft to the Submissions Area when you are happy with your finished product./nWeek 2 Discussion

Discussion Topic

Task: Reply to this topic

Symbolism and Metaphor in Four Poets' Work: Brooks, Dickinson, Frost, and Hughes

By the due date assigned, post a one- or two-paragraph response of at least 150-200 words to the

Discussion Area. By the end of Week 2, comment on at least two of your classmates' submissions.

Prompt:

Choose a poem to analyze from this week's assigned reading list (see below). We are reading and

discussing the works of Gwendolyn Brooks, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes.

Create a written response of a paragraph or two of at least 150-200 words.

You may use the following questions to develop a response to your poem, or you may discuss

another more appropriate literary element (e.g., imagery, characterization, theme) as best fits your

selection:

What are some of the key symbols or metaphors in the poem, and how are they used to convey

meaning to the reader?

How do these elements enrich the poem and deepen your understanding of its themes?

What is your reaction to the poem's content and language? Would you recommend this poem to

friends?