Select a work of literature from the website above. You may choose any of the pieces on the site, except for the three works we will discuss in class on 12/8. It can be non-fiction, fiction, poetry, or graphic novel.
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1. Select a work of literature from the website above. You may choose any of the pieces on the site, except for the three works we will discuss in class on 12/8. It can be non-fiction, fiction, poetry, or graphic novel. 2. Write a 4-page Introduction to the text, including: 1. Biographical information on the author 2. Historical/regional context (e.g. for a piece on Egypt you should mention how the work relates to the events of the Arab Spring) 3. Your interpretation of the piece. 3. Annotation of the text: 1. Copy and paste the text into Microsoft Word 2. Use the Comments function under the Review tab to include marginal comments 3. Your marginal comments should: 1. Explain key moments of the text that support your interpretation 2. Define a foreign word, identify a geographic place, or explain a regional custom Point out literary terms or devices that we have studied in class (see attached list) 4. Bibliography 1. Include a bibliography of at least 5 sources. For each write a brief (2-3 sentences) note that explains its benefit a reader. NOTE: This can be (and should be) the same sources you used to help write your introduction. These sources can include: 1. Biographical information on the author 2. Reviews of the text, or other works by the author Historical accounts or news pieces that give context to the region and its current global state.
