Discuss any work of fiction read this semester that represents through style and/or subject matter a revolt
Question:
Discuss any work of fiction read this semester that represents through style and/or subject matter a revolt against any racist literary traditions. Those traditions may include, but are not limited to, the use of African-American stereotypes; the emphasis on "American" themes such as independence or self-sufficiency; the benefits of a slave class; the shaping of weak or evil African-American characters. Briefly discuss what is meant by "style" (for example: tone, word arrangement, use of series, voice). Include specific examples from the literature to illustrate the revolt undertaken by the author.The example core assessment rough draft and final draft of the core assessment essay (which will appear in Module 8) are written in response to this prompt. These will serve as guides to essay organization, documentation, and style.
Select any nonfiction work written in response to a political or social circumstance. Examples include, but are not limited to, racial or gender inequality; poverty; Civil Rights. Evaluate its effectiveness in transmitting a particular message, analyzing the author's style (tone, word arrangement, use of series, voice) and use of various rhetorical strategies (figurative language, hyperbole, comparison/contrast). Include specific examples from the literature to illustrate aspects of the author's style and use of rhetorical strategies.
- Argue that a particular work best represents its time period or literary classification as organized in the text:
- The Literature of Slavery and Freedom 1746-1865
- Literature of the Reconstruction 1865-1919
- Harlem Renaissance 1919-1940
- Realism, Naturalism, Modernism 1940-60
- The Black Arts Era, 1960-1975
- Literature Since 1975
Any evaluative essay (one that argues for the best, the worst, etc.) must provide the criteria for that judgment. You will find that criteria in your text introductions to the time period. For example, you might write:
According to the editors ofThe Norton Anthology of African-American Literature, works written during the Harlem Renaissance expressed "a sense of confidence and purpose" and represented "an affirmation" of African American "dignity and humanity" (953). One such work was "title of work" written byinsert author's name.
Your essay should clearly provide evidence from the work of literature about which you write of the criteria for that type of literature, as provided by your text and in-class discussions.
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