{"id":19438,"date":"2023-05-11T00:27:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T00:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/discuss-king-and-taylors-use-of-humor-in-dealing-with-difficult-subject-matter\/"},"modified":"2023-05-11T00:27:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T00:27:29","slug":"discuss-king-and-taylors-use-of-humor-in-dealing-with-difficult-subject-matter","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/discuss-king-and-taylors-use-of-humor-in-dealing-with-difficult-subject-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Discuss King and Taylor\u2019s use of humor in dealing with difficult subject matter"},"content":{"rendered":"
Only allowed to use the play “alterNatives” by Drew Hayden Taylor and “Truth About Stories” by Thomas King<\/b><\/div>\n

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Use <\/b>2 quotes from alternatives, and 2 quotes from King<\/b><\/span> with ACCURATE page numbers<\/b><\/div>\n

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Your Task:<\/b> Respond to the following topic that asks you to compare and contrast <\/span>The Truth About Stories <\/span>by King and <\/span>alterNatives <\/span>by Taylor. You will offer a critical analysis of the texts by using the topics as a basis of comparison for your unique perspective. Central to this critical analysis is choosing specific and relevant examples from the texts in support of your argument. Be sure to structure your essay according to the following guidelines.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Success Criteria to follow:<\/b><\/div>\n

1. Knowledge\/ Understanding: Numerous references to the content of the texts; references make relevant and effective connections to the thesis. The thesis is focused, insightful and arguable <\/p>\n

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2. Thinking\/Inquiry: Thinking\/Inquiry<\/span> <\/span>develops ideas with a high degree of logic, coherence, and insight<\/p>\n

Shows exemplary inclusion and integration of relevant quotations<\/span><\/div>\n

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3. Communication: Communicates the differences and similarities between the texts with thorough effectiveness. <\/p>\n

uses appropriate language and voice with a high degree of effectiveness and consistency<\/p>\n

applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness<\/p><\/div>\n

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4. Application: follows MLA style for all citations and references<\/p>\n

Body paragraphs use topic sentences, supporting details, commentary, and concluding sentences fluently according to comparative structure  <\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow this as well:<\/div>\n
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    Go beyond the obvious answers and evidence to make your analysis unique<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Don\u2019t think of \u201chow\u201d think of \u201cwhy\u201d!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Try to find references that closely relate to your arguments rather than ones that you \u201ctwist\u201d to make them fit your argument<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Don\u2019t simply state the obvious or summarize; you always assume that the reader of your essay has read the text and is aware of the main plot and characters etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Spelling counts, especially the names of characters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use MLA format for citations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maintain the present tense!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use formal language (which means no slang, no colloquial language, no contractions, and no personal pronouns)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Order your body paragraphs so that the strongest argument is placed last, but also be considerate as to which paragraphs flow into one another\u2026in other words, the organization of your paragraphs is important<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use forceful and complex and\/or compound sentence\u2026meaning, avoiding vague diction (weak word choices) and weak-kneed words and phrases such as \u201cit seems that,\u201d \u201cthe fact that\u201d, \u201cit could be that\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Make sure you are creating style in your essay using rhetorical devices appropriate to your thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use 12-point font and double space <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Word Limit: 700-800 words<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


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    Paragraph 1 (Introduction):<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>\n

    Provide an engaging essay introduction to your topic using one of the suggested methods<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      HOOK: general statement <\/span>which relates to your topic but is not boring or dry and sets your tone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      sensory imagery \u2013 describe a person\/place\/thing according to the senses which sets up the mood of the essay<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      contrast: an interesting opposition of ideas related to your thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Introduce the texts and your main idea.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Connect how the basis of comparison in the prompt is relevant to the first text<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Connect how the basis for comparison in the prompt is <\/span>also <\/span>relevant to the second text.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          State the thesis at the end of this paragraph. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Paragraphs 2, and 3 (Body paragraphs):<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Topic Sentence with argument <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Sub points\/development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Proof from text #1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Analysis of text\u2019s proof<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Commentary and connection to thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Proof from text #2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Analysis of text\u2019s proof<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Commentary and connection to thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Concluding\/transition sentence<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Paragraph 4 (Conclusion):<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Restate your thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Summarize your main points<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  End with final thought (something to leave readers thinking about)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  So what? come back full circle to your introduction\u2019s opening and how you hooked the reader (e.g. sensory imagery, contrast etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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