Essay Assignments: 9th Literature and 9th Composition-Directions and Prompts

9th Literature:  Hamlet Allusion Essay

Requirements For The Assignment: 12 point Font, Double Spaced, New Times Roman or Arial Style. No odd styles like cursive etc…





1) Typed 12 point Font Formal Outline

2) Typed Rough and Final Draft

3) Typed Work Cited Page

4) Typed Title Page

Prompt:

In the tragedy Hamlet, Shakespeare utilizes several allusions to add to the deeper understanding of the theme, character development, conflict, and plot development. Choose 1-2 allusion and analyze how it/they add to one’s understanding of Hamlet.

Body Paragraph One: History/Background of the allusion

Body Paragraph Two: Where the allusion is found in the tragedy and what characters are sharing the allusion and for what purpose. ( conflict, character, plot development)

Body Paragraph Three: How does the allusion affect one’s understanding of the tragedy as well as how it amplifies one’s appreciation for the complexity of the tragedy.




Allusion :a reference in literature to something outside the text. These are made to popular culture, fairy tales, mythology, and the Bible

9th Composition:TPCASTT Speeches Essay

Requirements For The Assignment: 12 point Font, Double Spaced, New Times or Arial Style. No cursive or odd styles.

1) Typed 12 point Font Formal Outline

2) Typed Rough and Final Draft

3) Typed Work Cited Page

4) Typed Title Page

Prompt:

How does the speaker utilize literary devices to amplify or improve your understanding of his or her speech?


Body Paragraph One: Background History

Body Paragraph Two: Theme of the speech

Body Paragraph Three: Literary Devices Used