ENG 125 Introduction to Literature DQ 2 Week 1

Writing About Literature

Writing About Literatur

Prepare: Prior to writing your initial post, read Chapters 1 through 3 of Journey into Literature.

Write: Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references. In your post, answer the following questions:

• Why might a writer feel compelled to write about literature? How does it benefit us personally and/or professionally?
• What kind of writing and thinking skills do you hope that you will develop in this course based on the description of writing about literature in Sections 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3 of the text?
• Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help illustrate the points you make.
• MAKE sure to refer to the TEXT.

               Text: Clugston, R. W. (2014). Journey into literature (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

• Chapter 1: Beginning Our Literary Journey
• Chapter 2: Responding to Literary Experiences
• Chapter 3: Introduction to the Short Story

https://content.ashford.edu/books/AUENG125.14.1

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