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https://www.tor.com/2013/02/20/the-water-that-fall...^ this is the link for the articleThe essay needs to be 4-5 pages MLA format about this story. You will need two outside sources with citations within the paragraphs. Along with a work cited page. eng_103_essay_2_short_story_analysis.doc Unformatted Attachment Preview English 103 Essay #2: Short Story Analysis Choose a short story from this list and write a 4-5 page analysis of your subject. Your thesis should put forward an arguable interpretation and/or evaluation of the texts impact or significance based on a close reading of the short story. For a close reading, I recommend that your print the story and read actively (with pen and/or highlighter in hand), marking things you notice and writing notes in the margins. Make inferences about the intention of the writer based on their construction of tone, mood, and figurative language. In our first essay, we used critical thought to analyze a non-fiction article. Now we will turn our analysis skills to a creative fictional story. Rather than talking about premises, conclusions, and so on, you can discuss some of the following elements: • Rhetorical devices used by the writer (here is a list of rhetorical devices) • Figures of speech used by the writer (here is a list of figures of speech) • Tone and mood of the piece (here is an explanation of tone and mood) • Structure of the story (here is an article on thinking about short story structure) • Symbols and imagery used by the writer (here is an overview of imagery and other terms) • How ambiguity is purposely used by the writer (here is an overview of ambiguity in fiction) Requirements Your essay should: • • • • • Have a compelling, original title. Put forward a thesis that asserts an arguable claim about the text you have chosen. (For more help on developing a thesis, I recommend watching Thesis Statements: Four Steps to a Great Essay.) Support your thesis with well-developed and clearly organized paragraphs that develop specific evidence from your primary text and secondary sources using a balance of clearly attributed and properly documented summary, paraphrase, and short quotation. (See literary analysis structure tips on the next page.) Include your primary source (the story) and at least two additional secondary sources from databases that support your observations and analysis of the text, such as a scholarly article on your selected subject, author, or related topic (3 sources total). Be at least 4 pages in length, submitted in MLA format with in-text citations and a separate Works Cited page. This type of paper is considered a literary analysis. If any of you took English 102, you probably did literary analysis for most or all of your papers in that course. For those of you who are new to literary analysis, I’ve provided resources and structure on the next page. Here are some sample thesis statements that could work for an assignment like this. • The “The Cask of Amontillado” finds its significance in exploring the Montresor’s psychological issues and ambiguous story-telling. • In “The Birth-Mark,” the psyche of Georgiana changes throughout the story, showcasing the decline of her mental health. This piece of literature shows how love alters one’s perspective, changing completely the way that someone sees themselves. • The plight of women is creatively expressed in “The Story of an Hour” through imagery and figures of speech. Literary Analysis Tips Literary analysis just means that you are analyzing literature, which is what English 102 is all about. You should still follow essay structure: 1) intro that ends in a thesis, 2) focused body paragraphs, and 3) a conclusion. But there are a few unique conventions of the literary analysis that may be helpful for you to review. Introduction (1 paragraph): Your intro needs to hook the reader, just like a normal paper would. Since this is a literary paper, though, you also want the intro to provide relevant background information. After the hook, your intro should include the authors name, the title of the story, and a 1-2 sentence summary of the story that names any main characters you plan to talk about. After that, you want to end your intro with the thesis. To review, your intro should include: • Hook, such as a startling piece of information, a meaningful quote, a vivid description, or a metaphor • Authors name • Title: Short stories appear in quote marks, such as A Pair of Tickets, and books appear in italics, such as Heart of Darkness. All major words should be capitalized. • Short summary of the story which names the 1-2 main characters. 1-2 sentences max; dont go wild. • Thesis: 1-2 sentences stating your overall argument. Body Paragraphs (1 or more paragraphs): Your body paragraphs will provide evidence of your thesis. In English 101, you might have made arguments using a researchers quotes or studies to make a point. In literary analysis, however, your main evidence is the text itself. So your evidence will be quotes from the stories or a paraphrase of dialogue or action. A body paragraph will include: • Topic Sentence: The first sentence will state the paragraphs main point (it should support your thesis). • Context of the Quote/Paraphrase: You are about to use something from the text as evidence, so make sure you properly introduce it. Tell the reader who is speaking (if its a quote) and what is happening in the story at the moment you are going to talk about. • Quote or Paraphrase: If using a quote, introduce with a signal phrase. Make sure to use MLA in-text citations for quotes and paraphrase. • • Commentary: Your interpretation of the quote/paraphrase and how it connects to your topic sentence. Clincher: The last sentence of a body paragraph in a literary analysis often tries to tie everything together and connect it back to the thesis. You do not have to follow this exact format every single time, but it can be a helpful guide. Conclusion (1 paragraph): • Restate your thesis in new words • Discuss the greater significance of your argument Works Cited: After you finish the paper, go to a new page and list any sources on a Works Cited page. Follow MLA Other Resources: Here are a few other helpful resources on organizing/writing a literary analysis paper: Outline_Structure_for_Literary_Analysis_Essay_HATMAT.pdf HOWTOWRITEALITERARYANALYSISESSAY_10.15.07_001.pdf Outline_Structure_for_Literary_Analysis_Essay_HATMAT-1.pdf Sparknotes Overview of How to Write Literary Analysis In-Text Citation Tips Remember to use the proper information when paraphrasing or quoting a text. When quoting a copy of the text that has page numbers, you need to include the authors last name and page number. Both the electronic textbook and the hard copy have page numbers. You can do this two ways: 1. Include authors last name in the signal phrase before the quote and put page number at the end. Example: Tan shows the connection between setting and Jing-meis personal development when the narrator states, Quote (350). 2. Include both the authors last name and page at the end. Example: As the main character states, Quote (Tan 350). Common Mistakes: Please note that MLA does not use commas or an abbreviation for page like p. This is not correct: (Tan, p. 350). Also, MLA does not include the first name of the author in parentheses, so this is also not correct: (Amy Tan 350). Finally, please note that the period comes after the parentheses, not before, so this would also be incorrect: Quote. (Tan 350) Also incorrect is the double period mistake: Quote. (Tan 350). What If There Is No Page Number? Some of you may be using a webpage to read the story for one reason or another. In that case, you will need to just use the authors name. It can appear in the signal phrase or at the end of the sentence. Examples: Tan shows the connection between setting and Jing-meis personal development when the narrator states, Quote. As the main character states, Quote (Tan). More MLA Resources Of course, your paper needs all the normal things an MLA paper needs: 1 inch margins, 12 points Times New Roman font, double spacing, etc. Your Works Cited should go on a new page. English 101 should have made you familiar with the conventions of MLA, but if you have forgotten them, review the resources found in the Week 0 Module. ... Purchase answer to see full attachment