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paper 3
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Q. Create an original response based on ONE of the ideas or issues listed in 1a. You can use drama, poetry, song, prose, or any other suitable form. Please state the type of response before you begin.
This section of the paper is marked based on content and relevance of response, organization, use of language, word choice, and voice. In terms of content and relevance, it is imperative that the relevance of topic and material must be unquestionable, the response must be focused on the theme/ subtopic (one word or phrase that defines all three texts), and there should be an appropriate and adequate use of details (from one or more of the texts) in order to create a good original response. How your work is organized is also important, so you are to ensure that the events in your piece are logically sequenced, with a coherent introduction and conclusion. Have good transitions between ideas and paragraphs, and make sure that your paragraphs contain an introduction, at least three supporting points, and a conclusion.
Use of language is another aspect of how you are graded. If you write a poem or song, literary devices must be used. If it is prose, you must use clear syntax and punctuation to enhance the meaning in your work. Continuing under the use of language, you should also indicate character through more than just name, but developed character traits and dialogue, and sentence structures (simple, complex, and compound) should be varied. Next is word choice. There are five elements that you should consider: use of natural language, your opinion must be obvious, appropriate use of parts of speech, awareness of jargon associated with the topic, and your vocabulary use should show reflection and thoughtful insight. The final consideration is voice/ style. Your writing must have a consistent personal voice, the writing must be an original reaction, so no plagiarism of other works, consideration of the intended audience, and the style must enhance the message.
Contributor: Leisa Samuels-Thomas
