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Pick one of the short stories you read this week. Write an essay in which you analyze the author’s approach toward tone and symbolism. How do these elements work together to create a certain theme? Paper must be at least 500 words.
Tips:
1. Keep in mind a theme is a recurrent idea throughout a text.
2. Make clear the short story you chose and its author in the introduction.
3. Include a claim at the end of your introductory paragraph referencing what theme you will explore in your essay.
4. DO NOT conduct research for this essay.
5. Remember when you write about literature to use present tense.
6. Remember to check your grammar.
7. Reference the rubric in your syllabus for grading criteria.
