Length: 1.5-2 pages of text, approx. 500 words. Double space; use 12-point font; leave 1 margins on sides, top and bottom. Instructions: Select ONE of the pairs of poems below on which to write a thoughtful, well organized essay in a memorandum format (essentially, use a memo heading much like the email heading–To: From: Date: Re: — all flush left). This essay must be controlled by an obvious, clearly stated thesis sentence. Supporting paragraphs should contain equally obvious, clearly worded topic sentences and plenty of references to the primary literature at issue. Include at least five (5) quotations from the primary work(s). Use MLA protocol for internal documentation of these poetic quotations. Furthermore, proofread and edit thoroughly. You may choose your own recipient for this memo–someone alive now, an historical figure, or even a fictional character. I look forward to seeing your choices.
1. “Malvern Hill” and “The College Colonel”
2. “The Yellow Violet” and “To the Dandelion”
3. “Terminus” and “Days”
4. “The Hunters of Men” and “Massachusetts to Virginia”
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