Complete a critical analysis of one work from the Week 1 reading list (Phillis Wheatley, "On Being Brought from Africa to America") Your critical analysis essay should identify and discuss American values inherent to the work, as reflected in context, ideas, content, and presentation.
As you prepare to write this essay, please consider the following:
Context: When and why was this piece written?
What are the main ideas of the piece (stated in your own words)?
Content and presentation:
Does the author provide adequate evidence to support his or her contentions? Is the reasoning valid?
What form does the author use: Essay, letter, speech? Why is this appropriate to the content?
Does the author use any rhetorical devices such as repetition, metaphor, or imagery to re-enforce the content?
The essay should be 500-600 words long, written in 3rd person, properly formatted and documented in MLA style, and contain:
An introduction with a clear and specific thesis statement.
Body paragraphs providing examples (with appropriate MLA documentation) and discussions of inherent American values as reflected in context, ideas, content, and presentation.
A conclusion that wraps up the essay without being redundant or introducing new ideas.
A proper Works Cited page