Literary Theory Research Paper English 1B In a well-organized, well-developed research paper (8-10 pages), choose a literary theory as your lens to interpret and analyze what you think the meaning/message/point is of any of the short stories or poems we’ve read this semester. Your options are: “The Scarlatti Tilt” “The Story of an Hour” “A Rose for Emily” “Battle Royal” “Sonny’s Blues” “Love in L.A.” “Sonnet 18” “Sonnet 116” “On My First Son” “She Walks in Beauty” “Winter Sundays” “The Girl Who Loved the Sky” “love poem” “Love Poem” City of Glass Choose only one text and only one literary theory to successfully complete this assignment. Use your notes from discussions and your research project to prove how the theory lends itself to reading and interpreting one of the above texts’ major literary themes. Criteria for Success Your essay should have the following: Clear, arguable thesis statement that makes clear on which theor

Read the short story "Inbound" by Edith Pearlman and write a Creative Prequel or Sequel (1000 words to 1200 words) Keep in mind the elements of fiction (characters, setting, plot, point of view, symbolism, theme and language) as you shape your story. These elements should be clear so that your reader can identify each of them in your story. SHOW rather than tell. Use descriptive language, including the five senses, and dialogue. As you create the prequel or sequel, make sure there is a clear connection to the actual short story. Extra Information A scene has the following pattern: Goal—what the character wants. Must be clearly definable Conflict—series of obstacles that keep the character from the goal Disaster—makes the character fail to get the goal And a sequel has the following pattern: Reaction—emotional follow through of the disaster. Dilemma—a situation with no good options Decision—character makes a choice (which sets up the new goal).

One page summary of Jean Beicke by William Carlos Williams

Write a one single space page memo report addressing the four (4) points below.  Each of the four points should have its own heading in the memo. Access job search websites such as monster.com, careerbuilder, LinkedIn, or any other you choose.  Then: 1.  Provide possible job titles for at least six jobs you are interested in 2.  Perform research on salary range for each of these job titles and include this information in your memo 3.  Discuss qualifications needed for each job (do not copy information--instead synthesize it for each job) Note, you might consider putting this information in a chart for easier readability. 4.  Discuss any gaps in your skills/abilities to get the job you want.  What should you do/are you doing to overcome these gaps?

Please prepare a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities, threats) on yourself.  Address what you "bring to the table" in terms of your ideal career and also address those things that may be challenging you.  Finally, for opportunities, focus on your weaknesses and what you can do to improve those.

Learn about the "Apple vs. FBI" issue from earlier by reading the articles at the links below. Once done answer the following questions: 1. What was the "bigger" issue here? 2. Who was for Apple complying, and, who was against? What were each side's reasoning? 3. What is the "all writs" act that the FBI used to attempt to get Apple to comply? Was it relevant in this case? 4. Even though the case itself is off the tables.....is this issue resolved? Support your answer Your final document will be between 2 or 3 pages. Timeline of events: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/03/technology/apple-iphone-fbi-fight-explained.html?_r=0 Information on law used to compel Apple to comply: http://www.dailydot.com/layer8/what-is-all-writs-act/ (Links to an external site.) Apple Letter to Customers: http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/ (Links to an external site.)Legal motions filed by Apple and the FBI in the case: https://www.eff.org/cases/apple-challenges-fbi-all-writs-act-order (

This essay needs at least five paragraphs. Cite passages and references from pertinent works; document carefully, using MLA format, as before. Make sure that your essay—even if written as a letter—contains an introduction (stating thesis and purpose statement); a body, developing the essay’s major points;. and a conclusion which comes full-circle to the introduction and provides closure for the thesis idea. Be sure to proofread carefully and slowly! Discuss Whitman’s definition and presentation of death. How does he regard the “final phenomenon” and express his understanding in his work? How does death fit into his poetic philosophy? Refer to at least two different poems, but focus on “Song of Myself,” “Out of the Cradle…” and “The Wound Dresser.”

Write about your childhood.  What are some of the pleasant memories of your childhood?  What are some of the unpleasant memories?  Use adverb clauses, and connectors to write about time, cause/effect, contrast and conditions.  Try to use at least 8!  Underline all adverb clauses with a straight line. (underline the whole adjverb clause please, NOT JUST the word that introduces the adverb clause). Type, double space, size twelve font, title. This is your LAST writing assignment for the term so make it your BEST!