Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Diagnostic Essay Prompt: Due 1 February 2010

Hello Everyone:

Below you will find the prompt for your diagnostic essay. Let me know if you have any questions.

Required Length: 2-3 pp.

Write a well-organized and concise essay on the following topic. You will be evaluated on your ability to construct a coherent argument and use evidence to support your claims.

Perform a close reading of one element of the "Introduction" of N. Scott Momaday's The Way to Rainy Mountain. You may choose to examine the narrative set-up, the mechanics of Momaday's writing, his imagery, even the illustrations are fair game. Be sure to pick one and only one element, and to telegraph that choice in a clear thesis statement.

Good Luck!

P.S. -- A Bonus point for anyone who can identify the images of the people in the slide show on the right side of your screen. The answer will be published after your assignment is due on Feb 1st.

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