Fill a form in 3 easy steps - less than 5 mins.
Posted: March 17th, 2023
· Tim O’Brien, “The Things They Carried”
· Juan Rulfo, “Tell Them Not To Kill Me”
Compose a 750 to 1250 word essay using one of the following questions:
1. Identify two assigned short stories from Modules 2 and 3 that share a similar theme. Explain how this theme appears in each of the stories you selected, using specific examples from each work.
2. Identify two assigned short stories from Modules 2 and 3 that share a similar theme. Explain how in each of the stories you selected the setting allows for the exploration of the theme you selected.
3. Identify two assigned short stories from Modules 2 and 3 that have different points of view (first-person vs. third-person, etc). Explain how in each of the stories you selected its point of view might influence the reader’s interpretation of the story.
4. Identify two assigned short stories from Modules 2 and 3 that contain dominant symbols. Provide an interpretation of those symbols and explain how they are related to another literary element of the story, such as character, setting, or theme.
Successfully completing this assignment will involve constructing an overall thesis for your essay that addresses one of the prompts above and then using quotations and references to specific scenes from the works you select as evidence to support your argument. Reference the Writer’s Workshops in Modules 1, 2, and 3 for helpful advice about constructing literary arguments as well as using MLA format for your essay, citations, and references.
Introduction
view longer description
10 pts
Clearly provides all necessary information and sets expectations.
8 pts
Minor lack or excess of information; minor lack of clarity.
6 pts
Confusing, vague or lacking.
10 pts
Body Structure
view longer description
10 pts
Paragraphs consistently meet expectations; transitions very clear.
8 pts
1-3 lapses in paragraphs; 1-3 problems with transitions.
6 pts
So many lapses in paragraphs or problems with transitions that comprehension is difficult.
10 pts
Conclusion
view longer description
10 pts
Ends paper with powerful impact; creates a fully satisfying sense of completion.
8 pts
Ending works, but may be weak or does not create a good sense of completion.
6 pts
Weak, confusing or missing ending.
10 pts
Content
view longer description
30 pts
Paper carefully and thoroughly responds to the topic, discusses both works intelligently and compares and contrasts them effectively.
24 pts
Paper adequately responds to the topic; length is adequate to address the topic; there is discussion of two works of literature.
18 pts
Paper does not respond effectively to the topic; length is insufficient to adequately address the topic; discussion of one work missing or incomplete.
30 pts
Writing Style
view longer description
15 pts
Pleasing variety of sentence constructions; always effective and appropriate brevity, use of parallelism and/or poetic effects.
12 pts
Relatively few minor errors.
9 pts
Errors detract significantly from comprehension or create significant distractions.
15 pts
Grammar
view longer description
10 pts
Few to no errors (1% or less of assignment word total).
8 pts
Some errors (less than 5% of word total).
6 pts
Errors detract significantly from comprehension.
10 pts
Sources
view longer description
15 pts
Sources interspersed with writer’s own analysis or synthesis; quotes are less than 10% of paper; 1-5 minor errors in documentation.
12 pts
Sources interspersed with writer’s own work; quotes are less than 20% of paper; more than 5 minor errors in documentation.
9 pts
Sources strung together with little of the writer’s own work; quotes are 50% or more of paper; citations missing or with major errors; plagiarism.
15 pts
You Want Quality and That’s What We Deliver
Our writing team is assembled through a rigorous selection process, where we handpick accomplished writers with specialized expertise in distinct subject areas and a proven track record in academic writing. Each writer brings a unique blend of knowledge and skills to the table, ensuring that our content is not only informative but also engaging and accessible to a general college student audience
Competitive pricing is a cornerstone of our service, where we balance affordability with exceptional quality. In offering the best writers at rates that rival other writing services, we ensure that students can access top-notch content without breaking the bank unnecessarily. Our fair and transparent pricing structure is designed to provide value for money, making us a go-to choice for students seeking high-quality writing services at an affordable price.
Academic integrity is paramount to our writing service, which is why we produce original research and writing content for every paper. Each piece of work is carefully written from scratch, ensuring that every sentence, paragraph, and page is authentic and free from plagiarism. Our rigorous quality control process involves thorough scanning of every final draft, guaranteeing that the content meets the highest standards of originality and academic integrity. With keen attention to citation and referencing, we ensure that every source is properly credited, giving you complete peace of mind. We also have the best plagiarism checkers like safeassign and turnitin thus providing similarity score for each paper.
When you decide to place an order with Dissertation Help, here is what happens: