write two essays as outlined asenglish

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write two essays as outlined as:

ENGLISH ESSAYS

ESSAY I

• Write a formal essay (using MLA format) on the unusual stylistic effects (and their effects on the reader) used by Emily Dickinson in her poem Because I Could Not Stop For Death. The essay should be a minimum of 5 paragraphs.

§  When considering these effects, one must touch upon the following topics:

o   Rhyme

o   Rhythm

o   Diction

o   Capitalization

o   Similes

o   Metaphors

§  Please consult the following rubric for marking purposes.

• Poetry of Dickenson, Lampman, Williams or Souster

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Knowledge/ Understanding Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of poetic form and style	Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of poetic form and of the use and effect of stylistic devices	Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of poetic form and of the use of stylistic devices	Demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding of poetic form and of the use and effect of stylistic devices	Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of poetic form and of the use and effect of stylistic devices
Thinking/Inquiry Reflects use of critical/creative thinking processes - engages in meaningful discussion about the poem Demonstrates use of processing skills to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information, with the use of specific examples for support	Reflects limited ability to engage in meaningful discussion of poem; generalizes without support for ideas	Reflects some ability to engage in meaningful discussion of the poem Some use of examples to support ideas Examples are relevant, but somewhat inaccurate, or insufficient	Makes a meaningful and critical comment on the poem Considerable analysis of a number of examples to support ideas Examples are relevant, accurate, and sufficient	Makes original and insightful comments on poem Exceptional analysis of examples provides relevant, accurate, and effective support for ideas
Communication Expresses and organizes ideas and information (clear expression, logical organization) Uses conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), appropriate vocabulary and terminology	Communicates information and ideas with limited logic and clarity Occasionally uses language conventions correctly; several errors are evident and often interfere with the reader's understanding Uses an informal tone and inappropriate diction	Communicates information and ideas with some logic and clarity Frequently uses conventions correctly; some errors are evident and occasionally interfere with the reader's understanding Uses a formal tone; diction is somewhat inconsistent	Communicates ideas and information with considerable clarity; ideas are well organized Uses most conventions correctly; some minor errors are evident, but do not interfere with the reader's understanding Uses a formal tone; diction is consistent and appropriate	Communicates ideas and information clearly, logically and effectively Uses conventions correctly; a few minor errors Effectively uses a formal tone; appropriate diction and terminology
Application Makes connections within and between various contexts (text to self, text to text, text to world) - the poet's use of stylistic devices and their effect on the reader	Makes limited connections between the poet's use of stylistic devices and their effect on the reader	Makes some connections between the poet's use of stylistic devices and their effect on the reader	Makes effective connections between the poet's use of stylistic devices and their effect on the reader	Makes highly effective connections between the poet's use of stylistic devices and their effect on the reader

 ESSAY II

• Write a formal essay (using MLA format) on the use of black humour in the works of Seth Rogan (the Simpsons, Family Guy, Pinapple Express, etc.). The essay should be a minimum of five paragraphs.

§  When considering these effects, one must touch upon the following topics:

o   Grotesque

o   Irony

o   Exaggeration

o   Bizarre visual imagery

§  Please consult the following rubric for marking purposes.

• Poetry of Ondaatje or Atwood

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Knowledge/ Understanding Demonstrates an understanding of the use and effects of dark humour	Demonstrates limited knowledge and  understanding of the use and effects of dark humour	Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the use and effects of dark humour	Demonstrates considerable knowledge and  understanding of the use and effects of dark humour	Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the use and effects of dark humour
Thinking/ Inquiry Reflects use of critical/creative thinking processes - engages in meaningful discussion Demonstrates use of processing skills to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information, with the use of specific examples for support	Reflects limited ability to engage in meaningful discussion on the use and effect of dark humour; generalizes without support for ideas	Reflects some ability to engage in meaningful discussion on the use and effect of dark humour Ideas are sometimes supported with examples, but examples are somewhat inappropriate or irrelevant	Makes a meaningful and critical comment on the use and effect of dark humour Considerable analysis of a number of examples to support ideas Examples are relevant, accurate, and sufficient	Makes original and insightful comments on the use and effect of dark humour Exceptional analysis of examples provides relevant, accurate, and effective support for ideas
Communication Expresses and organizes ideas and information (clear expression, logical organization) Uses conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), appropriate vocabulary and terminology	Communicates information and ideas with limited logic and clarity Occasionally uses language conventions correctly; several errors are evident and often interfere with the reader's understanding Uses an informal tone and inappropriate diction	Communicates information and ideas with some logic and clarity Frequently uses conventions correctly; some errors are evident and occasionally interfere with the reader's understanding Uses a formal tone; diction is somewhat inconsistent	Communicates ideas and information with considerable clarity; ideas are well organized Uses most conventions correctly; some minor errors are evident, but do not interfere with the reader's understanding Uses a formal tone; diction is consistent and appropriate	Communicates ideas and information clearly, logically and effectively Uses conventions correctly; a few minor errors Effectively uses a formal tone; appropriate diction and terminology
Application Uses accurate MLA formatting and provides complete references for in-text citations Makes connections within and between various contexts (text to self, text to text, text to world) - the writer's use of dark humour and its effectiveness	Formats paper, documents sources inaccurately and incompletely Makes limited connections between the writer's use of dark humour and its effect on the audience	Formats paper, documents sources accurately but inconsistently Makes some connections between the writer's use of dark humour and its effect on the audience	Formats paper, documents most sources accurately and completely; minor errors Makes effective connections between the writer's use of dark humour and its effect on the audience	Formats paper, documents sources accurately and completely Makes highly effective connections between the writer's use of dark humour and its effect on the audience