analytical essay

Poem to analyze: life centered around by moon Bo young
You are to analyze theme, tone, symbol, and/or style. Consider the writer’s life in your analysis.

Your essay must have these components: (1) an introduction, (2) body (3) conclusion, (4) thesis statement, (5) good development, (6) topic sentences, and (7) transition words. Your Word document must be double-spaced, three full pages (about 800 words), and written in 12-point font.

You must cite your main source (primary source) and adhere to MLA style formatting. You must incorporate a minimum of TWO secondary source. The secondary sources cannot be from the Masterclass or any other website/source previously provided by the instructor.

The secondary sources cannot be sourced used by you in a previous assignment. Using Galileo is strongly suggested.

You may also use any symbolism or literary dictionary, or The Literary Reference Center in Galileo to help you gain a deeper meaning of the text.

Use a more advanced thesis statement for this essay, not the A, B, C method. Sample thesis statements:

In Title the tone and symbols are used to reflect the theme.
In Title, the style tone is used to display the theme.
In (title of work), (author) uses (literary device) to (accomplish, develop, illustrate, strengthen) (element of work).
In (title of work), (author) uses (one aspect) to (define, strengthen, illustrate) the (element of work).

GUIDELINES

Introduction (at least 5-6 sentences)
___Your introduction should be about five to six sentences long (including your thesis).
___Your thesis should anchor your essay, leading the reader to what you will discuss in your essay. You may have a two-point thesis, but you still need to have three body paragraphs.
___Mention the name of the author and the authors work.

Body Paragraphs (at least 9-10 sentences)

A standard essay has three body paragraphs. YOU MUST ANALYZE SOMETHING!! DONT SUMMARIZE!!
___Each body paragraph should start with a transition word and have a topic sentence. Most paragraphs are about nine-10 lines long.
___ All body paragraphs should have well-developed examples. Write precise, thorough examples to prove your thesis.
___Transition words (meanwhile, furthermore, therefore, finally, first, second, in conclusion)
___Topic sentences
___ You must have at least one in-text citation per body paragraph (no more than two in-text citations per body paragraph, including blended or direct with signal phrases, quotation marks, and parenthetical).

Conclusion (at 5-6 sentences)
___Your conclusion should restate the main idea of your essay in an interesting way.
 
Grammar and Mechanics
___ No glaring grammar mistakes (fragments, agreement issues, verb tense shifts, run-ons, comma splices, wordiness, awkward sentence structures, no comma errors or punctuation errors, misspelled, no grammar and mechanics related errors)
___ Mature vocabulary, diction, and syntax are evident.
___ Sentence structure shows control and some variety

Audience and Tone
___ Academic papers require the use of formal language.
___ Avoid slang language (no text message language).
___Use the third person point of view not the first-person point of view (I), or the second person point of view (you).

Works Cited Page
___You must have a works cited page and in-text citations.

NOTE:
Be aware that when you submit your essay, your document will be automatically checked for plagiarism. Your own words should outweigh the words of someone else. Word document required. MLA style for in-text citations and work cited are always required. Links are not accepted and will receive a zero.