Writing 110 - double entry journal has been assigned for the first 27 pages of "Freedom Writers" (the book you were given in class today). Eng 111 - Read the prologue at the beginning of Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet. Find examples of and analyze how Shakespeare uses both allusion and personification throughout. This should be one good, analytical paragraph of fantasticness. USE YOUR BLOOM'S ANALYSIS LEVEL OF CRITICAL THINKING. Eng 112 - Your comparison essay on Edgar Allen Poe has been assigned. Complete pre-writing work by finding direct examples and quotes from each story to back up your method of comparison. Here is the assignment: Comparison Essay – Edgar Allen Poe   You are to write a 5 paragraph essay on the similarities between Edgar Allen Poe’s three stories: “Tell-Tale Heart”,  “The Black Cat” and “Cask of Amontillado”.   In order to discuss how these three stories are similar, feel free to use the following suggestions: -          Use direct examples from the stories (description, plot similarities, characters etc.) -          Use direct quotations from any of the three stories -          Compare Poe’s writing style. Examples may include his use of foreshadowing, suspense, irony, atmosphere, point of view, symbolism, etc.   Evaluation: Introduction - Provide a clear thesis statement, presented in an original way. Remember: a thesis statement clearly states the  purpose of the essay. Body      -        There should be 3 separate paragraphs which compare specific elements of the two stories. Possible paragraph ideas are: -          A paragraph on plot similarities. -          A  paragraph on Poe’s writing style the types of figures of speech he uses -          A paragraph on Poe’s use of figurative language (suspense, foreshadowing, atmosphere -          A paragraph which includes contrasts (differences) can be used as well. -          you should be able to support your comparisons using quotes or direct examples from the stories. Conclusion - Give a restatement of the original purpose. It helps to mention the points covered in the body of the essay and tie up remaining loose ends. (ask yourself: have I accomplished what I had originally intended when I started writing? Have I met my objectives stated in the purpose?).