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Polished Piece 4 ~ Critical/Analytical Response to Literary Texts.
Translation: an English 30-1 Diploma Style Essay…a chance to write, and rewrite/rework an essay – based on a text we’ve studied in class – to the best degree possible…all in preparation for the “Big Show” on January 14th.
Content and Craft are essential! You will annotate your final draft, with the goal of demonstrating your skill in incorporating as many “reasonable-to-include” stylistic devices as possible. Voice is of the essence, as is exploring and explaining ideas that are insightful and perceptive. Ladies and Gentleman, please pull out all the stops as you create this essay!
Choice 1: Idealism and Truth
Some text creators suggest, through their work, that to pursue an ideal, an individual must recognize truths, and in turn, be the embodiment of that ideal. Others suggest that pursing an ideal or truth may lead to a single-minded passion, that may have limitations, in some cases, while being liberating in others.
Your Assignment:
Discuss the idea(s) developed by the text creator of your chosen text, from English 30-1, about the significance of idealism and truth in an individual’s life.
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Choice 2: The struggle to restore honour and certainty
Various text creators explore the ways that individuals are affected by honour and certainly. In some cases, a specific “outlet” – music, sports, artistic endeavours – can restore perspective, and help people to regain their “balance” of what is and isn’t a priority in their lives. Others explore how imbalances in honour and certainty may enhance negative feelings, which must be dealt with; perhaps through escape, or confrontation, or making choices that aren’t easily made.
Your Assignment:
Consider how an individual’s struggle to restore honour and certainty has been has been reflected and developed in a text you have studied in English 30-1. Discuss the idea(s) developed by
Polished Piece 4 ~ Critical/Analytical Response to Literary Texts.
Translation: an English 30-1 Diploma Style Essay…a chance to write, and rewrite/rework an essay – based on a text we’ve studied in class – to the best degree possible…all in preparation for the “Big Show” on January 14th.
Content and Craft are essential! You will annotate your final draft, with the goal of demonstrating your skill in incorporating as many “reasonable-to-include” stylistic devices as possible. Voice is of the essence, as is exploring and explaining ideas that are insightful and perceptive. Ladies and Gentleman, please pull out all the stops as you create this essay!
Choice 1: Idealism and Truth
Some text creators suggest, through their work, that to pursue an ideal, an individual must recognize truths, and in turn, be the embodiment of that ideal. Others suggest that pursing an ideal or truth may lead to a single-minded passion, that may have limitations, in some cases, while being liberating in others.
Your Assignment:
Discuss the idea(s) developed by the text creator of your chosen text, from English 30-1, about the significance of idealism and truth in an individual’s life.
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Choice 2: The struggle to restore honour and certainty
Various text creators explore the ways that individuals are affected by honour and certainly. In some cases, a specific “outlet” – music, sports, artistic endeavours – can restore perspective, and help people to regain their “balance” of what is and isn’t a priority in their lives. Others explore how imbalances in honour and certainty may enhance negative feelings, which must be dealt with; perhaps through escape, or confrontation, or making choices that aren’t easily made.
Your Assignment:
Consider how an individual’s struggle to restore honour and certainty has been has been reflected and developed in a text you have studied in English 30-1. Discuss the idea(s) developed by