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Task: 500-750 word critical analysis of one aspect of either: “Greasy Lake” or “Sonny’s Blues”

15% of course grade

FORMAT: Follow the OUTLINE below:

I. Introduction (Choose one of the four strategies provided in class)
A. Thesis: This essay will analyze (“Greasy
Lake” “Sonny’s Blues” CHOOSE ONLY ONE). It
will employ a literary analysis that focuses
on (Setting, Principle male characters,
Principle Female Character, Theme or
Symbolism-CHOOSE ONLY ONE)to gain a more
thorough understanding of this story.

II. Brief Plot Summary (Follow this 4 step template)

-One the surface (author’s name), (title of work) is nothing more than a story about (make a general statement)
-The story takes place (when) and (where).
-The principle characters include (identify and
give reader a little info on each).
-The story begins (lay out key plot points).

*This summary should be NO MORE THAN 2 paragraphs.

III Body Analysis (In this section explore the 1 construct of narrative fiction that you identified in your thesis (Principle male characters–for example–or theme, etc) and use at least 3 textual warrants (relevant direct quotes from the story that help illustrate or support your analysis). You may also, quote from your fellow classmates in their responses posted in FORUM of these stories (make certain to give them credit.

IV. Conclusion: 1 or two paragraphs of summing up your key points