Category Archives: English

Examine unstated premises and hidden assumptions that arise from the social, historical, moral, cultural, psychological, or aesthetic contexts in which the primary texts and critical analysis of those texts exist.

Based on your reading of “What Cocktail Parties Teach Us : The Brain Is Wired to Focus on Just One Thing; Which Tasks Are Easier to Combine”Preview the document by Melinda Beck and your viewing of the Frontline episode “Digital Nation”, discuss your experience with multitasking and state your position on the claims made in […]

What’s the big news? What should every reader take away from “Sonny’s Blues”?

Paper details: Compose five body paragraphs each of which contains a topic sentence, separate sentences of detail, and separate sentences of elaboration. Focus on objects and their symbolic meanings, not on characters and their actions. Avoid assertions of sequence. Quote accurately and blend quotations into sentences of your own. Compose the conclusion Sum up (don’t […]

Describe the theme of optimism or hope derived from the poem. What gives you this impression? What impact does the theme have on the poem?

After reading the poem “I, Too” by Langston Hughes, write a 5 paragraph essay of two and half to three pages long describing the theme of optimism or hope derived from the poem. What gives you this impression? What impact does the theme have on the poem? Remember to use specific examples from the poem […]

Analyze how the imagery and content, discuss how they created their imagery….what techniques did they use? How was the image successful? How can you/did you apply those techniques observed?

Write a one to two-page paper regarding a Northern Renaissance Artist’s relief print (try not to use Albrecht Dürer), submit a photocopy or print of the woodcut image discussed. Do not dwell on the artist bibliography – analyze how the imagery and content, discuss how they created their imagery….what techniques did they use? How was […]

Describe and give examples of the literary devices that you see utilized in the narrative thus far.

Instructions Answer the questions assigned to you; the suggested length for this response is approximately 750 words. You should submit your response to Blackboard by the date listed on the course schedule. Please write out the question before you write your answer in your posted response; this will help readers keep information in order and […]

Was the life of this God similar to modern day people?Explain.

Paper details: Write a research paper on one of the following Greek Gods. Research the God’s relationship with their parents and/or children, relationship with others (siblings, mortals, romantic interests), and the responsibilities they have to their domain (examples of domain: Hera Goddess of Marriage, Hermes the Messenger God, Hades God of the Underworld). Be sure […]

Describe a time when you faced a challenging situation at work with another person (supervisor, co-worker or customer).

The way in which a conflict is expressed and communicated amongst colleagues in the workplace is an important element that will help determine the outcome of the conflict. Describe a time when you faced a challenging situation at work with another person (supervisor, co-worker or customer). Please explain how the one-on-one conflict was resolved either […]

Summarize both of the arguments (“they say”), explain how the authors agree and disagree, and craft your own response to the issues the two essays raise

Topic: Summarize both of the arguments (“they say”), explain how the authors agree and disagree, and craft your own response to the issues the two essays raise Paper details: DANAH BOYD, “Why America is Self-Segregating” GABRIELA MORO, “Minority Student Clubs: Segregation or Integration?” keep in mind that your thesis and your essay should be an […]