Writing Prompt 1

PROMPTS

  • In Kate Chopin’s, “The Story of an Hour,” discuss what do you believe is Mrs. Mallard’s quest.
  • Discuss the archetypes (rather situational), patterns, and individuality in the short story.
  • “The Story of an Hour” contains many examples of irony, focus on those three different types of irony and explain how the author, Kate Chopin, utilize the use of irony in this short story
  • Discuss the figurative language used within the text. You can discuss symbolism, character, and point of view. You can also discuss the use of mythology (Greek Goddess, Victory (also known as Nike)).
  • The setting of the story is limited. How does this affect the overall theme of the story? Why does the author mention “heart trouble” in the beginning?

Writing guidelines are still the same.

  • Header (Name, Date, Teacher | Class Pd., Title of Assignment)
  • Times New Roman
  • Font Size 12
  • Double Space
  • 2-3 page paper
  • Your paper must include textual evidence
  • The draft is due Friday, Jan. 17th.

One thought on “Writing Prompt 1”

  1. If you cannot remember which option you chose for your prompt. Here is what you chose during class on yesterday:

    English 12 | 1st Pd.
    Angel H. – Prompt I
    Akeem O. – Prompt I
    William D. – Prompt I
    Wavely T. – Prompt I
    Miaya S. – Prompt I
    Alex S. – Prompt I
    Cedric S. – Prompt I
    Paris P. – Prompt II
    Sentreaonna W. – Prompt III

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    English 12 | 4th Pd
    Quincy Q. – Prompt III
    Rickey B.- Prompt I
    Kourtney S. – Prompt IV
    D’Anthony C. – Prompt I
    Daron S. – Prompt III
    Justice M. – Prompt IV
    Ronte J. – Prompt V
    Alex C. – Prompt I
    Elijah S. – Prompt III
    Bryant H. – Prompt III
    John H. – Prompt I

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