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Consider revisiting the tutorial Determining Your Purpose and Audience. You
might find it helpful to outline your purpose and audience for this Touchstone in
2-3 sentences to kick-start writing this personal narrative essay.
ASSIGNMENT: Write a 2-3 page (approximately 500-800 words) narrative essay
about a single event using the techniques and elements of narrative writing that
you have learned in this unit. In addition, you must answer the “Think About Your
Writing” questions, described below, beneath your essay.
Sample Narrative Essay
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written
specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a
Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity
Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For
guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and
Appropriate Use of AI.
CopyLeaks Originality Checker: All writing will be checked for originality. Do not
use any outside text from third party sources to complete Touchstone 1. Focus
on showcasing your own creativity and storytelling skills in your personal
narrative.
A. Directions
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Choose a topic that enables you to tell a short, interesting personal narrative essay.
Your narrative can be funny, suspenseful, meaningful, or exciting, but it must focus
on one event.
EXAMPLE
If you decide to write about traveling to Washington DC, you should not
write about the entire trip. Choose one event (e.g., an afternoon you spent
visiting the National Portrait Gallery, or shopping in Georgetown, or taking
a tour of the White House) and tell a detailed story that focuses on that
single event.
The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your story:
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Firsts: Think of a “first” in your life and describe that moment in detail.
Proud moment: Choose a moment when you felt proud about an
accomplishment.
Adversity: Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to
overcome a challenge.
Travel: Recall a memorable experience you had while visiting an
interesting place.
HINT
Topic Choice Guidance: We encourage you to choose any one event from
your life that you feel comfortable sharing in an academic context with a
classroom audience in mind.
Step 2. Write a Narrative Essay
Write a narrative essay that meets the following criteria:
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Presents a focused, meaningful narrative: The composition is
consistently focused, and details are relevant and specific.
Tells the story using a logical, smooth sequence of events: The
sequence of events and details is logical and easy to follow throughout
the composition.
Develops a clear beginning, middle, and end: The composition has a
clear and well-developed beginning, middle, and end. The opening
paragraph(s) thoroughly introduce the setting, characters, and situation.
The middle paragraphs thoroughly describe the progression of events.
The closing paragraph(s) provide a thorough resolution to the narrative.
Uses narrative language and techniques competently: Uses narrative
language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative
language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development)
effectively throughout the composition.
Demonstrates command of standard English grammar, punctuation,
spelling, capitalization, and usage: There are few, if any, negligible
errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and
usage.
Step 3. Think About Your Writing
Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection
questions:
1. Which narrative techniques did you use to bring your narrative to life?
(2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Did you use vivid description, sensory details,
and/or dialogue to engage readers? Provide two examples from your essay in
which you “show” readers rather than “tell” them. EXAMPLE: A sentence such
as “I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the
elevator” uses more descriptive language than simply saying, “I was running
late for the meeting.”
2. How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote
your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Sophia says: Your hypothetical audience
extends beyond the people who will evaluate your narrative. Which
individuals or groups were you addressing when you wrote your narrative,
and how did consideration of your audience and your purpose influence the
way in which you wrote it?
3. Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you
have written specifically for this audience and purpose. (3-5
sentences) Sophia says: Consider including a quotation from your essay and
explaining how it was written to appeal to your audience and to accomplish
your purpose. Alternatively, you might describe a theme, tone, or narrative
technique that you used and explain how it was intended to appeal to your
audience and achieve your purpose.
Step 4. Review Rubric and Checklist
Your composition and reflection will be scored according to the Touchstone 1
Rubric, which evaluates the narrative focus, narrative flow, narrative structure,
narrative language and techniques, use of conventions (grammar, punctuation, etc.),
and your answers to the “Think About your Writing” questions above.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your
Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
Narrative Focus and Flow
❒ Have you written about a single event over a short period of time rather than
several events over an extended period of time?
❒ Are all of the details in your story relevant to your purpose?
❒ Is the narrative action presented in a logical order that is easy to follow?
❒ Is your narrative 500-800 words in length? If not, which details do you need to
add or subtract?
Narrative Structure
❒ Is there an opening paragraph that introduces the setting, characters, and
situation?
❒ Are there middle paragraphs that describe the progression of narrative action?
❒ Is there a closing paragraph that provides a thorough resolution to the event or
experience?
Narrative Language and Techniques
❒ Have you incorporated narrative language and techniques (e.g., figurative
language, concrete and sensory details, dialogue, and vivid description)?
❒ Can examples of narrative language and techniques be found throughout your
narrative essay, or are they only evident in some places?
Conventions
❒ Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting,
and capitalization?
❒ Have you proofread to find and correct typos?
Before You Submit
❒ Have you included your name, date, and course in the top left corner of the page?
❒ Have you answered all of the “Think About Your Writing” questions?
❒ Is your essay between 500 and 800 words in length (2-3 pages)?
B. Rubric
Narrative Focus
(5 points)
Present a focused,
meaningful
narrative.
Narrative Flow (5
points)
Tell the story using a
logical, smooth
sequence of events.
Narrative
Structure (15
points)
Develop a clear
beginning, middle,
and end.
Narrative
Language and
Techniques (15
points)
Use narrative
language and
techniques
competently.
Conventions (5
points)
Demonstrate
command of
standard English
Advanced (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Acceptable (75
The composition is consistently
focused, and details are relevant
and specific.
The composition is focused and
details are relevant and specific.
However, a few details and
descriptions detract slightly from
the focus.
The composition is mostl
focused and the majority
details are relevant and
specific. However, there a
several details and
descriptions that detract
the focus.
The sequence of events and details
is logical and easy to follow
throughout the composition.
The sequence of events and details
is logical and easy to follow
throughout the composition, with a
few minor exceptions.
The sequence of events a
details is easy to follow
throughout most of the
composition; however, so
areas are poorly sequenc
confusing.
The composition has a clear and
well-developed beginning, middle,
and end. The opening paragraph(s)
thoroughly introduce the setting,
characters, and situation. The
middle paragraphs thoroughly
describe the progression of events.
The closing paragraph(s) provide a
thorough resolution to the
narrative.
The composition has a clear and
sufficiently developed beginning,
middle, and end. The opening
paragraph(s) adequately introduce
the setting, characters, and
situation. The middle paragraphs
adequately describe the
progression of events. The closing
paragraph(s) provide an adequate
resolution to the narrative.
The composition has a cle
beginning, middle, and en
however, one of the three
sections is minimally
developed.
Uses narrative language and
techniques (e.g., concrete and
sensory details, figurative language,
vivid description, dialogue, pacing,
and plot development) effectively
throughout the composition.
Uses narrative language and
techniques (e.g., concrete and
sensory details, figurative language,
vivid description, dialogue, pacing,
and plot development) effectively
in the majority of the composition.
Uses narrative language a
techniques (e.g., concrete
sensory details, figurative
language, vivid descriptio
dialogue, pacing, and plot
development) effectively
some parts of the compos
There are few, if any, negligible
errors in grammar, punctuation,
spelling, capitalization, formatting,
and usage.
There are occasional minor errors
in grammar, punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, formatting, and
usage.
There are some significan
errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, formatting
usage.
Advanced (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Acceptable (75
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection;
consistently includes insights,
observations, and/or examples in
all responses. Answers all reflection
questions effectively, following or
exceeding response length
guidelines.
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection;
includes multiple insights,
observations, and/or examples.
Answers all reflection questions
effectively, following response
length guidelines.
Primarily demonstrates
thoughtful reflection, but
some responses are lacki
detail or insight. Answers
reflection questions, prim
following response length
guidelines.
grammar,
punctuation,
spelling,
capitalization, and
usage.
Think About
Your Writing (5
points)
Reply to reflection
questions
thoroughly and
thoughtfully.
C. Requirements
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Your essay must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-800 words), doublespaced, with one-inch margins.
Narrative essay guidelines must be followed or your submission will not
be graded.
Use a readable 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all
writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing
Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this
assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date,
and the title of your composition.
Submission must include both your narrative essay and your answers to
the “Think About Your Writing” questions.
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.
Consider revisiting the Writing Effective Comparison/Contrast Essays tutorial
about brainstorming and organizing comparison/contrast writing. You might find it
helpful to outline your topic choice using one of the two organization options for
this Touchstone to kick-start writing this comparison/contrast essay.
ASSIGNMENT: Write a 3-4 page (approximately 700-1000 words)
comparison/contrast essay in the informative mode. In addition, you must answer
the “Think About Your Writing” questions, described below, beneath your essay.
Sample Comparison/Contrast Essay
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written
specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a
Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity
Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For
guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and
Appropriate Use of AI.
CopyLeaks Originality Checker: All writing will be checked for originality.
Do not use any outside text from third party sources to complete Touchstone 2.1.
Focus on showcasing your ability to rely on common knowledge to compare two
things.
A. Directions
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Begin by choosing a topic for your comparison/contrast essay. You are free to select
your own topic, or you may use one of the sample topics listed below. However, you
should choose a topic that you have some personal knowledge of so that you have
sufficient points of comparison or contrast to discuss in your essay. Avoid choosing
subjects that require extensive outside research that require citation (you will learn
how to properly cite in a later unit). Consider subjects and points that fall under
“common knowledge”: information that the average educated reader would accept
without needing a source citation to back it up.
You will need to compare or contrast two or three primary points about the two
subjects you choose to write about, resulting in an essay with either four or six body
paragraphs, an introductory paragraph, and a conclusion. The writing for this
assignment should be informative and objective, avoiding the first-person voice or
any personal details that may inform bias or personal opinion.
The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your essay:
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Compare or contrast two cities you’ve visited or that you’ve lived in
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Compare or contrast two sources of news
• Compare or contrast two singers in different music genres
• Compare or contrast two historical figures
• Compare or contrast two artists (e.g. two painters or two photographers)
• Compare or contrast two television series
• Compare or contrast two types of technologies (for example, two
smartphone brands or two gaming consoles)
Remember that the two subjects you choose should have a meaningful connection
so that you can draw comparisons or contrasts between the two.
HINT
Topic Choice Guidance: We encourage you to choose two subjects to
compare that allow you to draw from your understanding and common
knowledge about the topic. Your thesis should convey the main idea of the
essay and clearly articulate what two topics you are comparing/contrasting.
Because you are writing in the informative mode for this essay, you should
use objective language. Remember that for this essay, you are not trying
to persuade or convince the audience that one thing is better or worse than
the other; you are instead informing the reader about the similarities or
differences between the two subjects in an objective manner.
Keep in mind that no outside research is required for the writing of this essay. If you
do conduct research and use what you learn to make comparisons, make sure to
avoid plagiarism concerns by citing all sources. The following resources will be
helpful to you if you need to cite any sources:
1. Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
1. This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as
individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
2. Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
1. This page on the official APA website addresses common questions
related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and
“Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your
work in this course.
3. APA Style: Quick Answers—References
1. This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous
examples of reference list formatting for various source types.
Step 2. Write a Comparison/Contrast Essay
Write a comparison/contrast essay that meets the following criteria:
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Properly applies elements of a comparison/contrast essay using
personal or common knowledge of the subjects: Makes a clear and
meaningful connection between two subjects related to one of the
writing prompts; effectively organizes body paragraphs in one of the two
prescribed ways and consistently uses transitional words or phrases to
comparison/contrast ideas. Relies on personal or common knowledge.
States the focused central claim of the essay with the clear purpose of
comparing/contrasting two subjects: Has a clear, focused, and detailed
thesis expressed in a single sentence that states the central claim of the
essay; the thesis statement effectively communicates the two subjects
that will be compared or contrasted and the two or three main points of
comparison/contrast.
Exhibits competent organization, flow, and writing techniques: Includes
all of the required components of an essay, including an introduction
with a strong thesis, an adequate number of body paragraphs (4-6),
each with an effective topic sentence and a conclusion with an effective
concluding statement; the sequence of sentences and paragraphs is
logical.
Establishes an informative tone and makes thoughtful
choices: Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices and uses a
wide variety of sentence structures; establishes a consistently objective
and impersonal tone that is appropriate to an informative essay.
Demonstrate command of standard English grammar, punctuation,
spelling, capitalization, and usage: There are few, if any, negligible
errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and
usage.
Step 3. Think About Your Writing
Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection
questions:
1. Did you use the point-by-point or block method to organize your body
paragraphs? What made you decide to organize your essay in this way
(3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Consider the ways a comparison/contrast
essay can be organized. Which organization did you choose and why?
2. In what ways did writing a comparison/contrast essay differ from the
Narrative essay you wrote in Touchstone 1? Give specific examples (3-4
sentences). Sophia says: Consider how the structure, point of view, and
purpose of the two essays differ.
3. Remember that the writing process is a recursive process, and your first
draft of an essay is rarely your last. What part of the draft did you
struggle with (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Think about how you could
improve the draft if you continued the writing process with revision and
editing.
Step 4. Review Rubric and Checklist
Your essay will be scored according to the Touchstone 2.1 Rubric, which considers
required elements for a comparison/contrast essay, the thesis statement, focus,
organization, style and tone, conventions, and answers to the “Think About your
Writing” questions above.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your
Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
Elements of a Comparison/Contrast Essay
❒ Are there significant points of comparison or contrast between the two subjects
you have selected?
❒ Do you make clear comparisons or contrasts between the two subjects within the
body paragraphs of the essay?
❒ Are the body paragraphs organized either by point or by subject?
❒ Have you used transitional words or phrases to indicate points being compared
or contrasted?
❒ Does the essay have a clear and consistent focus of comparing and contrasting
two subjects?
❒ Does the essay maintain an informative/objective tone throughout to avoid
persuading the reader or arguing a point about the subjects compared?
❒ Does the essay rely on personal knowledge and/or common knowledge
(information that the average educated reader would accept without needing a
source citation to back it up)?
Thesis Statement
❒ Have you included a clear, focused, and detailed thesis statement?
❒ Does your thesis state the subjects to be compared or contrasted and include the
two or three points of comparison or contrast?
❒ Is your thesis a single sentence located towards the end of the introductory
paragraph?
Organization
❒ Is there an introductory paragraph that contains your thesis statement?
❒ Are there four or six total body paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence
restating the subject(s) and point of comparison/contrast?
❒ Is there a conclusion paragraph with a concluding statement?
❒ Have you used transitions to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs?
Style and Tone
❒ Is the tone of the essay objective and informative?
❒ Have you carefully considered your word choices?
❒ Is the purpose of your essay clearly to inform rather than persuade the reader
about the similarities or differences between the two subjects?
Conventions
❒ Have you checked your essay for grammatical and mechanical errors?
❒ Have you used spell check or another method to check spelling?
Before you Submit
❒ Have you included your name, date, and course at the top left of the page?
❒ Have you completed the “Think About Your Writing” questions?
❒ Is your essay between 3-4 pages (approximately 700-1000 words)?
B. Rubric
Comparison/Contrast
Essay Elements (15
points)
Properly apply elements of a
comparison/contrast essay
using personal or common
knowledge of the subjects.
Thesis Statement (10
points)
State the focused central
claim of the essay with the
clear purpose of
comparing/contrasting two
subjects.
Organization (10
points)
Exhibit competent
organization, flow, and
writing techniques.
Advanced (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Acceptable (75%
Makes a clear and meaningful
connection between two
subjects related to one of the
writing prompts; effectively
organizes body paragraphs in
one of the two prescribed ways
and consistently uses
transitional words or phrases
to comparison/contrast ideas.
Relies on personal or common
knowledge.
Makes a clear connection
between two subjects related
to one of the writing prompts;
organizes body paragraphs in
one of the two prescribed
ways and often uses
transitional words or phrases
to comparison/contrast ideas.
Relies on personal or common
knowledge.
Makes a predominately cle
connection between two
subjects related to one of t
writing prompts; organize
paragraphs in one of the tw
prescribed ways and
occasionally uses transitio
words or phrases to
comparison/contrast idea
Ideas may be outside the r
of personal or common
knowledge without attemp
citation.
Has a clear, focused, and
detailed thesis expressed in a
single sentence that states the
central claim of the essay; the
thesis statement effectively
communicates the two subjects
that will be compared or
contrasted and the two or three
main points of
comparison/contrast.
Has a clear and focused thesis
expressed in a single sentence
that states the central claim of
the essay; the thesis statement
communicates the two
subjects that will be compared
or contrasted and the two or
three main points of
comparison/contrast.
Has an acceptable working
thesis that states a claim, b
may be somewhat unclear
unfocused or composed of
than one sentence; the the
statement somewhat
communicates the two sub
that will be compared or
contrasted and the two or
main points of
comparison/contrast.
Includes all of the required
components of an essay,
including an introduction with
a strong thesis, an adequate
number of body paragraphs (46), each with an effective topic
sentence and a conclusion with
Includes all of the required
components of an essay,
including an introduction with
a thesis, an adequate number
of body paragraphs (4-6), each
with a topic sentence and a
conclusion with a concluding
Includes all of the required
components of an essay,
including an introduction w
thesis, an adequate numbe
body paragraphs (4-6), eac
with a topic sentence and a
conclusion with a concludi
Style and Tone (5
points)
Establish an informative
tone and make thoughtful
choices.
Conventions (5 points)
Demonstrate command of
standard English grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, and usage.
Think About Your
Writing (5 points)
Reply to reflection questions
thoroughly and thoughtfully.
Advanced (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Acceptable (75%
an effective concluding
statement; the sequence of
sentences and paragraphs is
logical.
statement; the sequence of
sentences and paragraphs is
predominantly logical.
statement, but some
components may be ineffe
the sequence of sentences
paragraphs is somewhat lo
Demonstrates thoughtful and
effective word choices and uses
a wide variety of sentence
structures; establishes a
consistently objective and
impersonal tone that is
appropriate to an informative
essay.
Demonstrates effective word
choices and uses a variety of
sentence structures;
establishes an objective and
impersonal tone that is
appropriate to an informative
essay, with occasional minor
exceptions.
Demonstrates generallyeffective style choices, but
include poor word choice a
repetitive sentence structu
primarily establishes an
objective and impersonal t
that is appropriate to an
informative essay; howeve
some sections express bias
include personal observati
There are few, if any, negligible
errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, formatting, and
usage.
There are occasional minor
errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization, formatting, and
usage.
There are some significant
errors in grammar, punctu
spelling, capitalization,
formatting, and usage.
Demonstrates thoughtful
reflection; consistently
includes insights, observations,
and/or examples in all
responses; answers all
reflection questions effectively,
following or exceeding
response length guidelines.
Demonstrates thoughtful
reflection; includes multiple
insights, observations, and/or
examples; answers all
reflection questions
effectively, following response
length guidelines.
Primarily demonstrates
thoughtful reflection, but s
responses are lacking in de
insight; answers all reflect
questions, primarily follow
response length guidelines
C. Requirements
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Your essay must be 3-4 pages (approximately 700-1000 words), doublespaced, with one-inch margins.
Comparison/contrast essay guidelines must be followed or your
submission will not be graded.
Use a readable 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all
writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing
Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this
assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
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Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date,
and the title of your composition.
Submission must include both your comparison/contrast essay and your
answers to the “Think About Your Writing” questions
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.
Consider revisiting the Types and Characteristics of Informative Writing tutorial
about the purpose and types of informative writing. You might find it helpful to
review the section on analytical writing if choosing Prompt A, and the section on
definition writing if choosing Prompt B to kick-start writing this informative essay.
ASSIGNMENT: Select one of the following writing prompts and draft a 3-5 page
(approximately 800-1300 words) informative essay.
• Prompt A: Image Analysis
• Prompt B: Extended Definition
As a part of your completed draft, complete the color-coding activity described
below. In addition, answer the “Think About Your Writing” questions on a
separate sheet of paper and include it with your draft submission.
HINT
In the next Unit, Touchstone 3 will be a revision of the draft that you submit for
Touchstone 2.2 based on the grader’s feedback and suggestions.
Sample Image Analysis Essay: Prompt A
Sample Extended Definition Essay: Prompt B
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written
specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a
Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity
Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For
guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and
Appropriate Use of AI.
CopyLeaks Originality Checker: All writing will be checked for originality. Avoid
using any outside text from third party sources since research is not required to
complete Touchstone 2.2. Focus on showcasing your ability to rely on common
knowledge for this informative essay.
A. Directions
Step 1: Choose a Prompt and Write an Informative Essay
Choose one of the following prompts for your informative essay.
PROMPT A: IMAGE ANALYSIS
Although we look at print advertisements every day, we often do not consider the
ways in which they affect us. Visual images in ads can influence and persuade
us, so it is important to evaluate them critically and objectively to understand their
meaning and effectiveness. Good image analysis involves an examination of the
components of an image (layout, text, color, tone) to gain an understanding of
the whole.
1. Select an advertisement image to analyze. To find a print advertisement
to analyze, you can search the web using the keywords “print ad” or you
could even find and take a picture of a local poster or billboard in your
neighborhood. We recommend you choose a print ad that includes text,
imagery, and color to best complete this assignment.
2. Conduct an image analysis: The print advertisement you choose should
be directed toward a specific audience. To identify the intended
audience, think about the members of the potential audience for the
advertisement that you have chosen. Who are they? Ads for a beauty
product, for example, may be aimed at young people; ads for a
deodorant might target adults; a diaper commercial is likely intended for
new parents; ads for cruise trips might be aimed at retirees. You can use
any academically-appropriate advertisement to complete this
assignment, as long as its intended audience is clearly identified. In your
analysis, consider how design components within the image (such as
layout, text, color, and tone) appeal to the audience and provide and
establish context for the ad’s overall purpose.
3. Your thesis must inform the reader of the specific ad chosen and the
plan to analyze it. Because you are writing in the informative mode, use
objective language and a neutral point of view. For this essay, the
informative mode means avoiding writing in the first-person and/or
expressing personal bias towards the ad’s overall intention or
effectiveness.
4. Draft an analytical essay that examines the audience, context, and
purpose of the advertising image you’ve chosen.
HINT
Read the article by Marco Anders titled “Visual Rhetoric in Advertising”
found in the Model Informative Essays tutorial for ideas about how to
effectively write an image analysis. Your analysis should lead to a
conclusion about the ad’s effectiveness, based on an examination of its
components. Include the image with your draft.
PROMPT B: EXTENDED DEFINITION
1. Extend the definition of one of the following words beyond either the
dictionary’s definition or a societal understanding of the word:
• Family
• Success
• Courage
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Art
• Beauty
2. In the introduction of your draft, briefly explain how the dictionary or
society defines the word you’ve selected, and then explain the extended
definition of the word in a single-sentence thesis towards the end that
outlines the main points of extension. In the body paragraphs, provide
unique examples and explanations to support these points of the
extended definition.
3. Your thesis must inform your readers of the extended definition and,
because you are writing in the informative mode, you must use objective
language. For this essay, writing in the informative mode means
avoiding writing in the first-person and/or framing personal examples
using objective language.
4. Draft an extended definition essay that defines or redefines a word or
concept.
HINT
Read the article by Hallie Radcliffe’s titled “Mindfulness: Cutting Through
the Noise” found in the Model Informative Essays tutorial for ideas about
how to write an extended definition essay.
Step 2. Think About Your Writing
As a part of your completed draft, complete the color-coding activity and include
answers to all of the questions below your draft.
PART 1: Color-Coding Activity
Using the color codes provided, evaluate your draft as follows:
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Use red text to indicate your thesis statement.
• Use green text to indicate the topic sentence of each body paragraph.
PART 2: Reflection Questions
1. What is the significance of your essay? Why should readers care about
what you have written? (2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Think about why you
decided to analyze this particular image, or why you picked the word you
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