09 Nov Compare and contrast essay
2 pages 5 paragraphs
Literature 204
Paper 2 Instructions: Compare and contrast two similarities and one difference between any two of the
stories listed below. Think about how the themes, characters, settings, plot, symbolism, imagery,
allusions, foreshadow, foil, irony, conflict, mood, tone, voice, and allegory are represented in both stories.
Literature is open to interpretation. The use of first person must NOT be included. Due 11/18
Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemmingway
Girl by Jamaica Kincaid
Where are you going, where have you been by Joyce Carol Oates
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Paper 2 Includes:
2-3 pages (5 paragraphs)
In-text citations from both stories in body paragraphs
APA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced)
Paper Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction> Thesis, Supporting points (4-5 sentences)
Paragraph 2: Supporting Point 1 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 3: Supporting Point 2 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 4: Supporting Point 3 Difference> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 5: Conclusion> Summarize main points and discuss how each of these stories
potentially contribute to present society (4-5 sentences)
stories listed below. Think about how the themes, characters, settings, plot, symbolism, imagery,
allusions, foreshadow, foil, irony, conflict, mood, tone, voice, and allegory are represented in both stories.
Literature is open to interpretation. The use of first person must NOT be included. Due 11/18
Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemmingway
Girl by Jamaica Kincaid
Where are you going, where have you been by Joyce Carol Oates
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Paper 2 Includes:
2-3 pages (5 paragraphs)
In-text citations from both stories in body paragraphs
APA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced)
Paper Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction> Thesis, Supporting points (4-5 sentences)
Paragraph 2: Supporting Point 1 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 3: Supporting Point 2 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 4: Supporting Point 3 Difference> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 5: Conclusion> Summarize main points and discuss how each of these stories
potentially contribute to present society (4-5 sentences)
