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mobicman:
oh okay, thanks for your reply!
Just a follow-up question, what word count should you be hitting approximately which would be enough for good analysis?
I'm writing about 550-600 and I'm scared if that is too much
Justin_L:
--- Quote from: mobicman on March 04, 2021, 11:17:18 pm ---oh okay, thanks for your reply!
Just a follow-up question, what word count should you be hitting approximately which would be enough for good analysis?
I'm writing about 550-600 and I'm scared if that is too much
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Not at all! While your assignments will generally have word limits to allow your teachers to mark everything in a reasonable timeframe, you should be writing as much as you can during exam conditions (without sacrificing quality of course). There's no specific word count for "good analysis", it all depends on the quality of the piece. That being said, a higher word count is almost always better because of the extra detail.
eloisecarey3:
Hi Everyone,
My MODA assessment is coming up and it is an in class essay. We have been given 2 possible questions and told to prepare for each.
1) Understanding evolves through deliberate conversation with the past. To what extent is this statement true of Atwood’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest?
2)The textual conversation between The Tempest and Hag-Seed offers new insights into the nature of imprisonment. In your response, make close reference to both prescribed texts.
If I wanted to make my answer to number 1 about how understanding of imprisonment evolves through convo w/ the past (therefore effectively using the same essay plan but re-wording my thesis to fit the question) would this be okay in the eyes of a teacher? Or do you think that would be frowned upon and I should move forward with learning 2 separate essay plans??
Coolmate:
--- Quote from: eloisecarey3 on March 08, 2021, 06:57:13 pm ---Hi Everyone,
My MODA assessment is coming up and it is an in class essay. We have been given 2 possible questions and told to prepare for each.
1) Understanding evolves through deliberate conversation with the past. To what extent is this statement true of Atwood’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest?
2)The textual conversation between The Tempest and Hag-Seed offers new insights into the nature of imprisonment. In your response, make close reference to both prescribed texts.
If I wanted to make my answer to number 1 about how understanding of imprisonment evolves through convo w/ the past (therefore effectively using the same essay plan but re-wording my thesis to fit the question) would this be okay in the eyes of a teacher? Or do you think that would be frowned upon and I should move forward with learning 2 separate essay plans??
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Hey eloisecarey3!
Welcome to the forums
Yes, I would say this is ok. From both questions, it is clear that imprisonment is something you will need to discuss in both scenarios, which is great because this narrows down what you may want/ need to include. But always ask your teacher what they think is best also.
I would memorise a general thesis, but then adapting it to the given question on the day. This ensures that you aren't memorising specifics, but rather a general statement for which you can discuss suitably.
Make sure you have a good amount of quotes so that you are discussing many points throughout the essay. Also, remember to include, context, form, authorial purpose (why Atwood or Shakespeare chose to use certain conventions or language techniques), audience impact and language techniques in your analysis. This will illustrate sophistication to your marker.
Just a Quick Note:
- All of the characters on the Island in "The Tempest" are imprisoned in their own way; Miranda is imprisoned by the island and psychologically, Prospero is imprisoned by the island and Caliban is imprisoned by Prospero
- Likewise, in "Hag-Seed", Felix is imprisoned psychologically by the death of his daughter, Miranda, who becomes a Poltergeist of his life. The prisoners are trapped by the prison etc.
- You could talk about Caliban's imprisonment and how this differs from a modern day correctional facility
- Does a four hundred year old conversation enhance our understanding of imprisonment?
- Does Shakespeare become a Zeitgeist of his time? Likewise, does Atwood become a Zeitgeist of her time?
I hope this helps!
Coolmate 8)
anonymous_bean:
Hi this is my first time posting here.
My question is what is the difference between language features, narrative conventions and language techniques? I get confused if there is a difference and what are examples of language features. I feel they often overlap?
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