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Complete the following sentences so that they are grammatica…

Complete the following sentences so that they are grammatically correct and the meaning is appropriate. Each answer is worth 2 points. Write a complete sentences. Punctuation is important. Example: Even though it was late, I stayed up to finish my homework. While some students prefer studying in the library, _______________________________.

Directions Choose one of the topics below and respond to it…

Directions Choose one of the topics below and respond to it in essay form. Your essay should have a clear introduction and thesis statement, at least two focused body paragraphs that have topic sentences, and a conclusion. Support the ideas in the body paragraphs with specific examples from the stories. You will have two hours to complete the exam once you click below. At the end of the two hours, regardless of whether you have finished, the essay will be submitted. You do NOT have access to the stories. You should have thoroughly read each story and reviewed the study questions and the study guide prior to taking this exam. Remember that the exam allows for no electronic devices or other aids, unless these are required through an ACCESS accommodation request. Write your own responses to the questions and structure them as best as you can within the two-hour limit. This proctored final essay will be graded according to the following criteria: 20 points – Clearly articulated thesis statement (one or two sentences that responds to the prompt and gives the paper direction)                 10 points – Clear topic sentences in the body paragraphs                                              35 points – Specific details, discussion, and examples from the stories in the bodyparagraphs                                                                         35 points – Grammar, mechanics, and style adhere to standard conventions  Total Points:  100 points   Choose one of the following topics: The story “The Shawl” by Louise Erdrich is structured into three different sections: the story told about Aanakwad and her family, the story of the 13-year-old narrator who confronts his father, and the final brief section where the narrator describes the situation in the family now. How does this story develop the theme of healing from intergenerational trauma? In both “The Shawl” by Louise Erdrich and “Javi,” by Han Ong, young, capable characters, one 13 years old and the other 14 years old, show a maturity beyond their years. How are both of these characters similar and/or different? In both The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka and “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, the protagonists find themselves alienated from their surroundings. Compare and/or contrast the ways the main characters, Gregor and Jimmy Cross, both in nearly unbearable situations, react to what is happening around them. In Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use,” Mama and Dee/Wangero have different perspectives about how cultural objects, such as the quilt and the butter churn, should be used. How are their perspectives different? Which one do you agree with and why? Joyce Carol Oates’ story “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” can be read on three levels: a crime story, a modern fairy tale, and a story with biblical undertones. Discuss these three levels in the story, providing examples of its true crime, fairy tale, and biblical allusions.