Category: English

  • “Empathizing with Baldwin’s Use of Pathos in “My Dungeon Shook”: A Positive Discussion” Response: I completely agree with your analysis of Baldwin’s use of pathos in “My Dungeon Shook”. It is truly powerful

    In 100 words, respond to the following student’s discussion post by following the instructions listed below.
    “Finally, be sure to respond to at least one (1) student’s post (with a question or additional thought regarding their response) to receive full credit for this discussion post (for the other 10 points).”
    Discussion post you’ll be responding to:
    1. Of the rhetorical strategies, Baldwin utilizes pathos most in “My Dungeon Shook”. In the sentences, “I know what the world has done to my brother and how narrowly he has survived it. And I know, which is much worse, and this is the crime of which I accuse my country and my countrymen, and for which neither I nor history will ever forgive them, that they have destroyed and are destroying hundreds of thousands of lives do not know it and do not want to know it” (Baldwin 5), Baldwin appeals to resentment and frustration against the unjust society where oppression and discrimination were prevalent to African Americans. In addition, the texts “To be loved, baby, hard, at once, and forever, to strengthen you against the loveless world…And now you must survive survive because we love you, and for the sake of your children and your children’s children” (Baldwin 7), he expresses love for his nephew by directly talking to him and urges him not to lose hope and succumb to the harsh realities toward African Americans. Such pathos throughout “My Dungeon Shook” connect Baldwin and its readers by making them empathize with the suffering of African Americans in an unfair society. 
    2. Baldwin mentions, “The very time I thought I was lost, My dungeon shook and my chains fell off” (Baldwin 10).   Here, the dungeon represents the unjust society toward African Americans, while the chains symbolize the restrictions and limitations that oppress them in the environment.  Although the current situation seems dismal, Baldwin implies to his nephew that such injustice and inequalities will disappear from society someday.   
    3. Baldwin’s perspective with the opening section seems to be personal because he mentions by stating that his grandfather is dead, he never saw you, and he had a terrible life.  In the sentences, “I know what the world has done to my brother… that they have destroyed and are destroying hundreds of thousands of lives and do not know it and do not want to know it” (Baldwin 5), he connects his personal experience to a universal experience, indicating that not only his grandfather, but all African Americans who faced a brutal society of injustice and inequality, were a victim due to the solely color of their skin. Furthermore, he implies that not only his nephew, but all people regardless of race should be loved. 
    4. The most impactful quote is “For these innocent people have no other hope. They are, in effect, still trapped in a history which they do not understand; and until they understand it, they cannot be released from it” (Baldwin 8). Baldwin asserts that some African Americans were brainwashed by the distorted beliefs and prejudices that their race is inferior to White people, which causes them to lock themselves in an unjust society. Therefore, he emphasizes how important full awareness of the true identity and history is to prevent this from happening. 
    I’ve attached a copy of the text that the above discussion post was written off of. Please write the respond as if you were having a positive discussion with the student who wrote the discussion post listed above. 

  • “Exploring Similarities and Differences: A Comparison/Contrast Essay on Two Subjects” Title: Touchstone 2: Comparison/Contrast Essay Reflection

    Step 1: Choose a Topic
    Begin by choosing a topic for your comparison/contrast essay. You are free to select your own topic, or you may use one of the sample topics listed below. However, you should choose a topic that you have some personal knowledge of so that you have sufficient points of comparison or contrast to discuss in your essay. Avoid choosing subjects that require extensive outside research that require citation (you will learn how to properly cite in a later unit). Consider subjects and points that fall under “common knowledge”: information that the average educated reader would accept without needing a source citation to back it up. 
    You will need to compare or contrast two or three primary points about the two subjects you choose to write about, resulting in an essay with either four or six body paragraphs, an introductory paragraph, and a conclusion. The writing for this assignment should be informative and objective, avoiding the first-person voice or any personal details that may inform bias or personal opinion. 
    The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your essay:
    Compare or contrast two cities you’ve visited or that you’ve lived in
    Compare or contrast two sources of news 
    Compare or contrast two singers in different music genres 
    Compare or contrast two historical figures
    Compare or contrast two artists (e.g. two painters or two photographers)
    Compare or contrast two television series
    Compare or contrast two types of technologies (for example, two smartphone brands or two gaming consoles)
    Remember that the two subjects you choose should have a meaningful connection so that you can draw comparisons or contrasts between the two.
    Keep in mind that no outside research is required for the writing of this essay. If you do conduct research and use what you learn to make comparisons, make sure to avoid plagiarism concerns by citing all sources. The following resources will be helpful to you if you need to cite any sources:
    Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
    This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
    Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
    This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
    APA Style: Quick Answers—References
    This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.
    Step 2. Write a Comparison/Contrast Essay
    Write a comparison/contrast essay that meets the following criteria:
    Properly applies elements of a comparison/contrast essay using personal or common knowledge of the subjects: Makes a clear and meaningful connection between two subjects related to one of the writing prompts; effectively organizes body paragraphs in one of the two prescribed ways and consistently uses transitional words or phrases to comparison/contrast ideas. Relies on personal or common knowledge.
    States the focused central claim of the essay with the clear purpose of comparing/contrasting two subjects: Has a clear, focused, and detailed thesis expressed in a single sentence that states the central claim of the essay; the thesis statement effectively communicates the two subjects that will be compared or contrasted and the two or three main points of comparison/contrast.
    Exhibits competent organization, flow, and writing techniques: Includes all of the required components of an essay, including an introduction with a strong thesis, an adequate number of body paragraphs (4-6), each with an effective topic sentence and a conclusion with an effective concluding statement; the sequence of sentences and paragraphs is logical.
    Establishes an informative tone and makes thoughtful choices: Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices and uses a wide variety of sentence structures; establishes a consistently objective and impersonal tone that is appropriate to an informative essay.
    Demonstrate command of standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage: There are few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
    Step 3. Think About Your Writing
    Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection questions:
    Did you use the point-by-point or block method to organize your body paragraphs? What made you decide to organize your essay in this way (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Consider the ways a comparison/contrast essay can be organized. Which organization did you choose and why?
    In what ways did writing a comparison/contrast essay differ from the Narrative essay you wrote in Touchstone 1? Give specific examples (3-4 sentences). Sophia says: Consider how the structure, point of view, and purpose of the two essays differ.
    Remember that the writing process is a recursive process, and your first draft of an essay is rarely your last. What part of the draft did you struggle with (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Think about how you could improve the draft if you continued the writing process with revision and editing.
    Requirements
    Your essay must be 3-4 pages (approximately 700-1000 words), double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
    Comparison/contrast essay guidelines must be followed or your submission will not be graded. 
    Use a readable 12-point font.
    Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
    Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment. 
    Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited. 
    Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
    Submission must include both your comparison/contrast essay and your answers to the “Think About Your Writing” questions 
    Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.

  • “Analyzing the Brothers Grimm’s “Cinderella” through Secondary Sources”

    Primary Text(s):
    Use The Brothers Grimm’s “Cinderella” (1857) in The Classic Fairy Tales)
    Secondary Texts:
    Find two (2) academic, peer-reviewed sources through the Rutgers library databasesLinks to an external site. (cf. Google ScholarLinks to an external site. as well) that are directly on your primary text(s). In other words, if you chose just the Brothers Grimm’s version of “Snow White,” then you should find two academic articles on the Grimm’s “Snow White.” As a suggestion, if you’re writing on one variant of “Snow White” and one variant of “Bluebeard,” I would suggest you have one source on each, with one directly on “Snow White” and one directly on “Bluebeard,” so as to make the paper critically balanced with regard to sources and argumentation. One secondary source can be from the readings for the course, if applicable.
    In total, then, you will have two (2) secondary texts.
    Thesis:
    Your paper must have a thesis. The thesis is up to you to come up with, so long as you’re arguing something that’s critical and analytical about your primary text(s), using your sources to help make your claim. Your paper will be you quoting and citing from all of your sources—both primary and secondary—and using the historical sources to ground your argument that way as well. In other words, this should not be a book report, but a critical and analytical discussion, using secondary, academic sources to back up a thesis statement.
    Length:
    This should be 5-6 pages double-spaced, and use correct grammar, mechanics, quoting/citing, etc. Aim for a 25% originality score on Turnitin; this means that you’re quoting in approximately one-fourth of your essay, which will ground your work in the texts you’re analyzing and with which you’re engaging. 
    Citing/Style:
    Be sure you’re citing properly in MLA style; see this page for how to cite fairy tales from your anthology as well as academic articles. All papers must have a Works Cited page or you will not receive credit—you need to document your sources for research essays. See the paper expectations page for more in-depth information about things to watch out for, for examples of MLA papers written by undergraduates, &c. Please also make use of the Purdue OWLLinks to an external site., which is, in effect, the entire MLA Handbook online, for free. Every style and citation question you can think of is on the OWL! With that said, I’m happy to answer any and all questions via email.

  • Title: The Effectiveness of Arms Control Agreements in the Middle East: Lessons from Past Compliance Cases “Arms Control in the Middle East: Challenges, Compliance, and Influencing Factors in the Last Decade”

    1.     the effectiveness of arms control agreements in the Middle East over the last ten years
    proposal 2 file is an example of a paper
    this is my rough brainstorming
    Introductions:
    Zotero Sources:
    APA refrence :
    Koch, S., Scheber, T., Guthe, K., & Joseph, R. (2019). Securing compliance with arms control agreements. Comparative Strategy, 38(1), 1–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/01495933.2019.1559637
    Hook: “The study of arms control over the past century is replete with hundreds of books and reports which examined the need for, negotiation of, verification of, and continuation of arms control treaties and agreements.”
    Topic/Problem: “The literature is somewhat less voluminous on the study of compliance with arms control treaties, and smaller still with studies that explain why countries or leaders choose not to comply.”
    Research Question: “This report goes one step further by not only explaining why some countries or leaders chose not to comply, but also what lessons we have, or we should have, learned from these historical case studies to apply to today’s compliance concerns.”
    Thesis: Understanding historical instances of non-compliance with arms control agreements is critical for effectively dealing with current issues. By learning from past experiences, policymakers can develop better strategies to ensure compliance and address new global security threats.
    Serious Popular Sources:
    APA :First Committee Meets under Dark Shadow of War in Europe, Resurgence of Violence in Middle East, Speaker Says, Warning Security Failures ‘Becoming the Norm’ | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases. (2023, October 9). https://press.un.org/en/2023/gadis3714.doc.htm
    Hook:”In a region filled with constant conflict and changing alliances, trying to control arms in the Middle East is incredibly complicated.”
    Thesis:The article looks at the difficult issues and political factors that make controlling arms in the Middle East hard, especially with the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons and the global efforts to address these dangers.
    Write 2 possibilies for your own hook:
    1.     “Middle Eastern states are frustrated by the slow pace of consultations on an agenda for convening a conference to begin discussions on the creation of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region, an Egyptian official said last month.” DAVENPORT, K. (2015). Slow Progress on Middle East Zone Decried. Arms Control Today, 45(3), 28–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24336539
    2.     “The powers signed a deal with Iran in July 2015, which is the final product of a decadelong effort at arms control. This effort included sanctions in an attempt to impede Iran’s quest for a nuclear weapons capability. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, ranks as one of the most deficient arms control agreements in history.” Cohen, E., Edelman, E., & Takeyh, R. (n.d.). Time to Get Tough on Tehran. Foreign Affairs, 95(1), 64–75.
    Which hook is better? Why?
    The second one is better because;“signed a deal in July 2015” and “a decadelong effort”, making the situation clear and relevant.Saying“one of the most deficient arms control agreements in history,” which is a bold statement likely to provoke interest and debate (controversial)The strong language used (“deficient arms control agreements”) grabs attention and encourages the reader to continue to understand the basis of this strong claim.
    A good hook includes specific Event or Detail ,Controversy, Useing strong, definitive language to make the hook more compelling.
    Write 2 possibilies for your own hook:
    3.     “Middle Eastern states are frustrated by the slow pace of consultations on an agenda for convening a conference to begin discussions on the creation of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region, an Egyptian official said last month.” DAVENPORT, K. (2015). Slow Progress on Middle East Zone Decried. Arms Control Today, 45(3), 28–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24336539
    4.     “The powers signed a deal with Iran in July 2015, which is the final product of a decadelong effort at arms control. This effort included sanctions in an attempt to impede Iran’s quest for a nuclear weapons capability. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, ranks as one of the most deficient arms control agreements in history.” Cohen, E., Edelman, E., & Takeyh, R. (n.d.). Time to Get Tough on Tehran. Foreign Affairs, 95(1), 64–75.
    For Your Paper’s Intro:
    Establish an Area to Research:
    The Problem:The challenge of achieving effective arms control agreements in the Middle East over the last ten years amidst ongoing regional conflicts, political instability, and varying national interest.  
    key terms :Arms control agreements, Middle East,Non-compliance,Regional stability
    Questions that need to be answered?
    What are the main arms control agreements that have been attempted or implemented in the Middle East over the past 10 years?
    How have different countries responded to these agreements?
    What are the main obstacles to achieving successful arms control in this region?
    How do international actors influence arms control efforts in the Middle East?
    What are the consequences of failed arms control agreements for regional and global security?
    Research Niche:
    1.     the effectiveness of arms control agreements in the Middle East over the last ten years
    2.     specific cases of compliance non-compliance and the factors that have influenced these outcomes
    Research Intent: (3 main sections?)
    My paper will focus on:
    1.Key Agreements( major arms control agreements in the Middle East over the past decade)
    2. Case Studies of Compliance and Non-Compliance(where countries have either complied with or violated these agreements)
    3. Factors Influencing Success and Failure (pol,eco and social effects)
    Thesis Statement:
    This paper argues that the success of arms control agreements in the Middle East over the last ten years has been limited due to a combination of regional conflicts, political instability, and the divergent interests of both regional and international actors.

  • Title: The Enduring Allure of Horror: Exploring the Appeal of Good Horror Stories through Wind Chill

    What do good horror stories provide their fans that helps explain why these works remain
    popular with them, and how does the movie Wind Chill exemplify this?

  • Title: The Effects of Social Media on Teen Mental Health: A Call for Greater Regulation Title: Reflections on Argumentative Writing and Personal Growth in English Composition I

    Step 1. Choose a Topic
    Today, there are many different debates being had all around the world about topics that affect our personal, professional, civic, and/or academic lives. Some of these debates have been such hot topics for so long that it has become very difficult to add to the conversation with new and original ideas or stances to take. To move beyond this trend, we have created a list of topics that may not be written about for this Touchstone. This includes example topics that are used in Unit 4. Feel free to access a tutor if you would like support choosing a topic for this essay.
    Please AVOID choosing any of the following topics:
    Abortion Rights
    Animal Testing (Unit 4 example)
    Artificial Intelligence
    Climate Change (Unit 4 example)
    Belief in God(s) or Afterlife(s)
    Death Penalty / Capital Punishment
    Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide
    Fad Diets (e.g., Keto, etc.)
    Funding/Defunding Law Enforcement
    Immigration
    Legal Alcohol/Tobacco Age
    Legalization of Marijuana
    Legalization of Sex Work
    Paying Student Athletes
    Second Amendment Rights (i.e., Gun Control)
    Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
    Universal Healthcare
    Vaccines
    Choosing to write about any of the above topics will result in a non-passing score.
    Step 2. Write an Argumentative Essay
    Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of a debatable issue that is informed by academically appropriate evidence.
    For the purposes of this assignment, expressing or relying on your personal opinion of a debate is discouraged. Rather, the essay must argue one side or stance of the debate using the rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) and be supported by academic or scholarly sources. These include physical sources in public libraries, digital sources in academic libraries, online sources (excludes unreliable sources like procon.org and wikipedia.org, which are discouraged), and published expert reports, preferably peer-reviewed by experts in the field to maintain utmost credibility. Consider revisiting the tutorial Finding Sources for more information on appropriate sources for argumentative writing.
    Your submission must include an APA style in-text citations and a reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need at least 2 and no more than 4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay. 
    All sources cited in the writing submitted must be locatable by a grader; include hyperlinks to the sources in the reference page. 
    The use of any source that requires payment for access is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
    Avoid using sources that exceed 20 pages in length, as they may be overly extensive for the purposes of this assignment. 
    Including more than four sources may cause delays, and you might be asked to provide additional evidence of the credibility for each source.
    The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
    Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
    This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
    Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
    This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
    APA Style: Quick Answers—References
    This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.
    Step 3. Think About Your Writing
    On a separate page, below your reference page, include thoughtful answers to the Think About Your Writing questions. References and Think About Your Writing questions are NOT included in the word count for this essay.
    Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions. 
    What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Think about the specific skills and techniques that you used while developing and writing your essay. What tools will you take with you from this experience?
    Consider the English Composition I course as a whole. What have you learned about yourself as a writer (5-6 sentences)? Sophia says: What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?
    Requirements
    Your essay should be 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words), double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
    Argumentative essay guidelines must be followed or submission will not be graded.
    Use a readable 12-point font.
    Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context, including academically credible sources.
    Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment. 
    Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
    Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your essay.
    Submission must include the argumentative essay, reference page, and your answers to the reflection questions.
    Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.

  • Exploring Literary Genres: An Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama through Symbolism

    identify and analyze the different literary genres of fiction, poetry and drama and understand how their respective elements affect their quality and context.  For this assignment, you must write a literary analysis research essay using the assigned readings from the Poetry Unit, the Drama Unit, and the Fiction Unit.
    Analyze the symbolism of the stories. Identify its major symbols and their 
    significance 
    MLA format 
    READINGS: Guy de Maupassant ― “The Necklace,” Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh ― Squire  chapters 1-5, Gloria Kembabaze Muhatane ― “The Gem and Your Dreams” (in Suubi ), Donna Barr ― “Spring, Sprang, Sprung” (in WinC Magazine #4), NK Jemisin ― “Grandfather,” Grover ― Deeply Dave episode 1 (in the Comics folder), Lisa Burdige and John Hazard  ― “Spring Love Story” (in WinC Magazine #4)
    Erathune #1 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper ― “The Two Offers”

  • “Adapting Writing for Different Audiences: An Analysis of a Written Work” “Reaching New Audiences: A Study of the Impact of Social Media on Stay-at-Home Parents and College Students”

    For your project, you will create two versions of the same paper, an analysis of a written work. In the first version, you will explain the writer’s choices in relation to genre, audience, purpose, and subject. You will also write about the core idea of the text as well as the details that support it. To create this first version, revise the draft you wrote earlier in the course using the feedback you received from your instructor. Your instructor will evaluate this version based on your analysis of the text and on how you use evidence from the text to support it.
    For the second version, you will adapt what you have written to a different audience and writing situation of your choice. This means making changes throughout your paper to adapt your writing style and conventions based on the needs of the audience and situation. Therefore, you will use the first version of your paper as the foundation for the second version. Your instructor will evaluate this version based on how you adapt your writing.
    Use either the APA or MLA template linked in the What to Submit section to complete your project.
    Specifically, you must address the following:
    Part One: Analysis of a Written Work for a First Audience
    In this section, you will analyze a written work and explain some of the writer’s choices. This is the first version of your paper. The audience for this version is the one you addressed in the draft you wrote in Module Five. This part of your project should be about 1 to 2 pages long.
    Identify the topic of the text.
    Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the genre of the text.
    Describe the writer’s purpose.
    Explain the writer’s choices in relation to the audience, purpose, and/or subject of the text.
    Determine the historical and/or cultural context of the text.
    Articulate the core idea of the text.
    Summarize details of the text that are relevant to the core idea.
    Support your analysis of the core idea with evidence from the text.
    Include at least one quote from the text.
    Explain how this evidence supports the core idea.
    Part Two: Analysis of a Written Work for a Second Audience
    This is the second version of your paper. In this version, you will first choose and describe the new audience and writing situation. Then, you will revisit the first version of your paper and make changes to it to adapt your writing style and conventions.
    Identify a new audience: Before you get started with your second version, choose a new audience and writing situation by addressing the following items in a few short paragraphs:
    Identify an audience for the second version of your paper.
    This audience must be different from the one you addressed in the first version of your paper.
    Describe the needs of that audience.
    Describe the needs of the writing situation for the second version of your paper.
    Choose a writing situation different from the one you addressed in the first version of your paper. Then, describe the needs of that writing situation.
    Second version of the paper: Now, revisit the analysis you wrote for the first version of your paper. Make changes to it based on the needs of the audience and writing situation you described in the previous section. This part of your project should be about 1 to 2 pages long. Specifically, do the following:
    Adapt your writing style based on the needs of your audience.
    Adapting your writing will require you to make a significant number of changes. While the core idea of your paper will remain the same, the style that you use to communicate it to your audience will be different. Additionally, the changes you make should be consistent throughout the paper.
    Adapt your writing conventions based on the needs of the writing situation.
    Adapting your writing will require you to make a significant number of changes. While the core idea of your paper will remain the same, the way that you communicate it to your audience will be different. Additionally, the changes you make should be consistent throughout the paper.
    What to Submit
    To complete this project, you must submit the following:
    Using either the APA template or MLA template, submit your project as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document (with an additional title page and reference page in the case of APA, or a works cited page in the case of MLA) with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The first and second versions of your paper should be about 1 to 2 pages long each, while the “Identify a new audience” section of Part Two should be addressed in a few short paragraphs. Use evidence from the text to support your paper. Follow APA or MLA citation guidelines when citing the text both throughout and at the end of your project.
    I have attached a copy of my draft that I want to use for the final project and the article that i use also . The secondary audience of my essay are stay 
    at home parents and college students.  MLA format

  • “Exploring the Evolution of My Understanding of Peace: A Reflection on the Study and Practice of Peace” Introduction Peace, a concept that has been sought after by individuals and societies throughout history, has always been a topic of interest to me.

    Write a 6-page paper that describes and explains what you have learned this semester about peace and the study and practice of it. Go back to your paper that you submitted during the first week of the course that describes your understanding and perceptions of peace at that time. Compare and contrast what you knew and understood about peace then with what you now know and understand about peace. Be specific.
    Your paper should be in your own words – quotes from other authors or the use of AI is strictly prohibited for this and all other written assignments in this course. Please refer to the announcement about using citations and references which includes a guide to using the APA style referencing which is required for the paper assignments in this course.
    Write in succinct paragraphs, using 12-point font, and double-space your text.

  • “The Dystopia of Fahrenheit 451: Exploring the Effects of Totalitarian Control and the Fallacies of Love and Language”

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    The world of Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian world. A dystopia is a frightening, nightmarish, dysfunctional, violent society set in the future, ruled by a ruthless, brutal, corrupt, totalitarian government of privileged rich elites, who stress conformity and discourage and suppress accomplishment or competence by monitoring, technology, laws, and other means of control.
    In this forum, I want you to respond to this in a full paragraph describing how you would feel if you lived in such a world. Also, are there any popular movies you know of that are set in such a world? What was your reaction to the movie? Can such a world happen to us?
    Then respond to two of your classmates in at least three full sentences.
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    Remember, the purpose of the class is to teach you the rudiments of writing. In this discussion, I want you to respond to the short story/essay, “Love Is a Fallacy.” What does it teach us about love? About logic? After reviewing the fallacies used in the story, what fallacies can you spot in the speeches and commercials of politicians? If you quote a fallacy, if it’s in Latin, italicize it. Make your post and be sure and respond to at least two posts of your peers. There are several sites online that list the various fallacies. Take the fallacy quiz in this module.
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    In this forum, I want you to share three facts about the English language that you learned from Facts about the English Language link in this module. Then respond to two other students. Your responses to others should be at least 3 sentences and should be correct in spelling and punctuation.