ENG 125 week 2 DQ 1

  

Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

     

Literary   Techniques and Their Connection to Conflict in Literature

  

Prepare: Prior to beginning your initial post, read the required   materials and review the handouts, Plot, Theme, and   Conflict and List of Literary   Techniques. In addition, read Chapters 4   through 7 of Journey into Literature and choose a story from the   textbook.

 

Reflect: All stories have a theme that forms the plot.   Also, literary elements and techniques contribute to creating and   highlighting the theme. Reflect on the theme and literary elements and   techniques in the story you have chosen to read.

 

Write: Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length.   The minimum word count does not include references. In this discussion   you will 

• Describe the core conflict        represented in the story.
• Describe the theme of the        story.
• Select three literary        elements/techniques in        the story and describe them.
• Explain how the        elements/techniques illustrate the theme and conflict expressed in the        story.
• Incorporate readings found in        Chapters 4 through 7 to help illustrate the points you make. 

 

Respond to Peers: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts.   Each response should be at least 75 words in length and should address two or   more of the following points: 

• Do you agree with your        classmates’ perspectives? Why, or why not? Be specific.
• Ask a specific question to        encourage further discussion on the topic.
• Challenge your classmates’        interpretation of literature and/or point of view.
• Do a small amount of research        and share what you learn with your peers about the topic discussed in        this post.